Anything that can be converted into a digital form can be an NFT. Everything from one’s drawings, photos, videos, GIF, music, in-game items, selfies, and even a tweet can be turned into an NFT, which can then be traded online using cryptocurrency. …
A cooperative, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO), is an independent organisation of people who have come together voluntarily to achieve their shared economic, social, and cultural needs and goals through a jointly owned and democratically controlled company. Cooperatives …
Monocropping is the agricultural practice of growing a single crop year after year on the same land, in the absence of rotation through other crops or growing multiple crops on the same land, which is known as polyculture. When it …
The Forest Survey of India publishes an assessment of India’s forest and tree cover every two years. The ISFR is used in policy planning and formulation in the forest management, forestry, and agroforestry sectors. There are three types of forests …
The postmodern scenario for agriculture will continue to be scientifically propelled with Biotechnology, nanotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, remote sensing, communication technology and such frontier disciplines. Management at the level of agricultural landscapes and watersheds will be increasingly relevant. The multifunctional character …
Wetlands are locations where water is the dominant force governing the ecosystem and the plant and animal life that inhabits them. They exist where the water table is at or near the land’s surface, or where the land is submerged …
The term central bank digital currency (CBDC) refers to the virtual form of a fiat currency. A CBDC is an electronic record or digital token of a country’s official currency. As such, it is issued and regulated by the nation’s …
Extreme weather occurs when a weather event deviates greatly from normal weather trends. For instance, consider flash floods and tornadoes. According to a recent research on the paper “Preparing India for Extreme Climate Events” produced by the Council on Energy, …
An informal economy is made up of unregistered businesses where employers do not give social protection to their employees. Informality has decreased at a glacial rate, appearing most dramatically in urban filth, poverty, and unemployment. Despite tremendous economic expansion over …
India will strive to reach net-zero emissions by 2070. While this is commendable, it is essential to follow through with short-, medium- and long-term guiding strategies to ensure that India can maximize developmental gains in this transition. A coherent national …