Archives for October 2024

Non-kinetic warfare refers to military and strategic actions aimed at achieving objectives without using physical force or conventional weapons. This type of warfare focuses on influencing, disrupting, or neutralizing the adversary's capabilities through indirect means. Read here to learn … [Read more...] about Non-Kinetic Warfare: Is India prepared for Hybrid warfare?

India's Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, of 1988, commonly known as the Benami Law, was enacted to combat the issue of "benami" property- property held by one person but paid for by another. The purpose of the law is to prevent individuals from avoiding taxes by acquiring assets in the name of … [Read more...] about Benami Law in India

The India-Canada diplomatic tensions escalated in 2024 after the Canadian government named the Indian diplomats as persons of interest in an investigation. Read here to learn more about the diplomatic tensions between the two countries. India-Canada diplomatic tensions have a complex and evolving … [Read more...] about India-Canada Diplomatic Tension

Ratan Tata, the chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away recently. He was widely admired for his stewardship of one of the country’s largest conglomerates, his personal ethics, and his philanthropic activities. Read here to learn more about his visionary life. Ratan Tata was part of the … [Read more...] about Ratan Tata: The Visionary Industrialist and Philanthropist

Shale gas, a type of natural gas found trapped within shale formations, is increasingly being explored in India as an alternative energy source. India's growing energy needs and reliance on imported oil and natural gas have made shale gas a promising resource for reducing import dependence and … [Read more...] about Shale Gas in India: Advantages and Disadvantages of the Energy source

The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment Telescope (MACE) is one of the world's largest gamma-ray telescopes, designed to study high-energy cosmic gamma-ray sources. Read here to learn more. Located near Leh in Hanle, Ladakh, India, at an altitude of about 4,300 meters, MACE detects Cherenkov … [Read more...] about Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory

Weaponization of trade refers to the strategic use of trade policies, tariffs, sanctions, and economic tools by a country to further its geopolitical or national security goals, rather than just pursuing economic benefits. Read here to learn more. This practice has gained prominence in recent … [Read more...] about Weaponization of Trade