Working group report on crop husbandry, agriculture inputs, demand & supply
A working group under the Niti Aayog said an 'open-ended' procurement of wheat and rice from farmers at MSP acts as a disincentive for crop diversification, and suggested that the Centre should purchase these commodities only to meet the requirement under the food law and other welfare schemes. The 23-member …
HIV drug resistance: brief report 2024
This brief report summarizes recent information on HIV drug resistance (HIVDR) in the era of integrase-strand transfer inhibitors (INSTI) for HIV prevention and treatment. In this report, WHO documents high levels of HIV viral load suppression (>90%) in populations receiving dolutegravir (DTG)-containing antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, recent observational data reveal …
Himachal Pradesh mineral policy, 2024
The Government of Himachal Pradesh on February 29, 2024, notified the Himachal Pradesh Mineral Policy, 2024. The policy has been framed with the vision to enhance the revenue collection of the State while curbing illegal mining activities.
Zimbabwe country climate and development report
Zimbabwe is a lower middle-income country with abundant natural capital and growth potential, but is highly exposed to climate change, with its immediate ability to address climate challenges severely constrained. People in Zimbabwe are increasingly reliant on successive rounds of emergency relief rather than a formal government safety net. Macroeconomic …
Draft design specifications for Solar Cold Storage (SCS)
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has unveiled the draft design specifications for Solar Cold Storage (SCS), setting the stage for public feedback and stakeholder engagement. This move underscores the government’s commitment to leveraging renewable energy for agricultural preservation while ensuring inclusivity in policy formulation. This notification was …
Status of leopard in India, 2022: summary report
India has 13,874 leopards, with the heart of the country — Madhya Pradesh — having the largest number of its third-biggest felid, a landmark report released by the Centre on February 29, 2024 showed. The pan-India population of the Indian leopard (Panthera pardus fusca) was estimated at 13,874 (Range: 12,616–15,132) …
Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and Related Matters) (Amendment) Rules, 2024
The Central Government has amended the rules regarding late payment surcharges in the power sector. These amendments likely aim to address issues related to delayed payments by DISCOMs to power generators. The amendments now allow long-term power generators to sell power in the short-term market. This provision offers flexibility to …
Rwanda economic update, February 2024: mobilizing domestic savings to boost the private sector in Rwanda
The Rwanda Economic Update edition 22 reviews the country’s macroeconomic performance and prospects and includes a special section focusing on Mobilizing Domestic Savings to Boost the Private Sector in Rwanda. In 2023, Rwandan economy demonstrated resilience, achieving a 7.6 percent growth in a challenging global environment. This growth was largely …
Changing climates: the heat is (still) on
The world is getting warmer and natural hazards are becoming more intense, likely bringing higher economic losses in the future. Today, four major weather perils result in expected economic losses of USD 200 billion annually. With more severe weather coming, economic losses are set to rise. The study analysis finds …
The 2022 Indian heatwaves
The heatwave affecting India from March to May 2022 was exceptional for its record temperatures, its early onset, its unusually long duration and the large area that was affected. This report evaluated the media coverage of the heatwave from March to May 2022 in English, Hindi, Marathi and Telugu media …