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National Daughters Day: Where we reached now?
Every year, National Daughters Day is celebrated to recognize the role of daughters in our families, communities, and society at large. It is not just a day of affection and appreciation but also a reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality, dignity, and safety for girls and women worldwide. Origin and Background of National…
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Rare Earth Elements in 2025: Resources Powering the Future of EVs, Wind, and Geopolitics
What are Rare Earth Elements (REEs)? Rare earth elements (REEs) are a group of 17 chemically similar elements: the 15 lanthanides, plus scandium and yttrium. Despite their name, REEs are not actually rare. Many are as abundant as copper in the Earth’s crust. What makes them “rare” is the challenge of finding concentrated, mineable deposits…
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Chips and the Global Economy: How Semiconductors Shape Power, Growth, and India’s Emerging Role
Introduction: Chips as the ‘New Oil’ of the 21st Century In the 20th century, oil determined global power, wealth, and conflicts. In the 21st century, the same is true for semiconductor chips. These tiny marvels of silicon power our smartphones, laptops, electric vehicles, satellites, fighter jets, cloud servers, and artificial intelligence systems. The global economy…
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How India can Harness its Demographic Dividend for Future Growth
India, with over 1.4 billion people, is today the world’s most populous country. More importantly, nearly 65% of its population is below the age of 35, and over 50% is under 25 years. This unique age structure gives India a golden opportunity: a demographic dividend that, if utilized wisely, can fuel economic growth, innovation, and…
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How to Make Bihar a Developed State: Framework, Policies, Programmes, and Priorities
Bihar, a land of rich culture, history, and fertile soil, has often been described as a state of paradoxes. On one hand, it was the cradle of ancient civilizations and learning hubs like Nalanda and Vikramshila; on the other, it faces persistent challenges in poverty, unemployment, infrastructure, and migration. The key question today is: How…
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