Author: Sonam Modi

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates, Phases, Key Players, and Key Insights India’s 2024 General Elections, to elect members of the 18th Lok Sabha, are set to take place over seven phases, spanning 44 days, starting on April 19. This election will be the largest in the world, with the final vote counting scheduled for June 4. During a press conference, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced the poll schedule, revealing that over 97 crore voters—comprising 49.7 crore males and 47.1 crore females—will cast their votes across 10.5 lakh polling booths nationwide. The ruling NDA (National Democratic Alliance) will face off…

Delhi’s air quality took a severe downturn this Monday, as pollution levels soared to alarming heights. The city woke up to a toxic blanket of smog, with the AQI (Air Quality Index) registering a hazardous 317, which falls under the “very poor” category. In certain areas, the pollution reached extreme levels, with some locations exceeding AQI 600, rendering the air nearly unbreathable. Anand Vihar, one of the hardest-hit areas, recorded the highest AQI of 627, marking it as the most extreme reading of the season, according to data from Aqicn. The situation worsened as PM2.5 levels in the air surged…

India-UAE Economic Partnership: Strengthening Ties Beyond Trade In recent years, particularly following the 2020 pandemic, India and the UAE have forged a strategic partnership that has expanded their relationship far beyond trade. Both nations now share mutual interests in key sectors such as critical minerals, defense, and energy, leading to stronger bilateral ties and an increase in investment flows. Today, the UAE ranks as one of the top ten investors in India, with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, diversifying its investments in sectors such as aviation, telecommunications, and technology. On the…

India Targets 2028 for Chandrayaan-4 Sample-Return Mission to Moon’s South Pole India is preparing for a groundbreaking 2028 launch of its Chandrayaan-4 mission, which will focus on returning lunar samples from the Moon’s south pole. The mission is set to be followed by an uncrewed lander and rover developed in collaboration with Japan. During an invited talk in New Delhi last week, S. Somanath, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), provided insights into these upcoming missions and how they will contribute to India’s growing space ambitions. Chandrayaan-4: Aiming for Lunar Samples from the South Pole The Chandrayaan-4 mission…

India has officially become the most populous country in the world, surpassing 1.4 billion people. A significant portion of this population—around 50%—is under the age of 30, with one-quarter falling between 15 and 29 years old, and another quarter within the 0–14 age group. This youthful demographic presents a strong demand for technology products, particularly among the younger generation, which is the primary driver for electronics consumption. As a result, India’s electronics sector is witnessing rapid growth, fueled by government efforts to make the country a global leader in tech production. In January 2022, the Indian government set a target…

India’s Capital Faces Drinking Water Shortage After Pumps Flooded Drinking water supplies in New Delhi are set to fall by 25% on Thursday and Friday due to flooding at three of the city’s major water treatment plants. The Yamuna River, which runs through the capital, has overflowed after continuous rainfall, causing widespread disruption. The river’s water level is now at its highest in 45 years, driven by unprecedented rainfall in neighboring states like Haryana. Heavy Rains Cause Severe Flooding in New Delhi The rainfall, which has affected large parts of northern India, also impacted New Delhi, where heavy downpours caused…