India has a coastline of about 7,500 km and an exclusive economic zone of over 2 million sq km. It is endowed with abundant oceanic wealth, including a large number of island territories and vast seabed area. Over 97% of the country’s trade is carried by sea, making a strong navy essential for national security. […]
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JF-17 is a lightweight single-engine, all-weather multirole aircraft developed under the joint venture of “Pakistan Aeronautical Complex” and “Chengdu Aircraft Corporation”. JF-17 was initially designed to replace ageing fleets of third-generation fighter jets and a successor to the US-made F-16 in the Pakistan Air Force. JF-17 can carry various ordinances, including air-to-air, air-to-surface, anti-ship, guided, and unguided
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The essence of the Red Sea for its resources, from being the busiest globalized maritime street to the rivalry of attempted over-agency between Saudi Arabia and Iran for more influence over the waters, among other regional security ruptures, can be written without footnotes in honour of the sea’s branching relevance. But what’s been adding more
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As global tensions persist, the environmental ramifications of defence activities have once again come to the forefront, prompting a critical examination of sustainable practices within military operations. Researchers estimate the carbon footprint of the first year of the Ukraine war to be around 120 million tonnes of CO₂e[1], while the first two months of Israel’s bombardment
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By- Rushank Kumar (Research Fellow) INTRODUCTION Introducing the novel idea of a “Bartan Bank”—a community-led project intended to transform how village panchayat households manage kitchen utensils during celebrations/community functions or gatherings. Inspired by India’s past culture of community cooperation and based on shared resources, Bartan Bank seeks to develop an affordable and long-lasting solution to
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Introduction: Carpooling has emerged as a popular mode of commuting, especially in congested urban areas like Bengaluru. By allowing passengers to share rides in personal vehicles, carpooling offers several benefits including reduced travel costs, lower emissions due to fewer vehicles on the road, and potential relief from traffic congestion. However, the recent announcement by the
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INTRODUCTION Clean Technology, commonly called cleantech or green tech, encompasses environmentally friendly technologies that aim to minimize or optimize natural resource utilization, thereby reducing the negative impact on the environment and ecosystems. Clean technology focuses on developing solutions that do not pollute or harm the environment. Examples of cleantech include innovative sustainable energy sources such
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Introduction In April 2022, Japan, for the 9th time in a row, had presented its budget with a major focus on its defence, particularly naval force wherein it presented its goal of boosting its capabilities within the next 5 years. This particular budget and policies adopted by the Japanese Government could have been inspected through a wider
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