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Room air conditioners (RACs) and laundry washing machines (LWMs) are crucial green energy products linked with economic growth in India, since both have a much lower level of market (and household) penetration than refrigerators. The key issues often overlooked while creating the aspiration-driven, larger picture are the availability of resources and indigenous industrial capability. The aspiration for the large-scale green transition needs to be revisited periodically to realign the priorities and chart out the most viable trajectory for the transition to a cleaner future.

The rare earth (RE) supply chains are going to face bottlenecks and possible disruptions owing to the volatile geopolitical environment in some of the critical and nodal countries and regions. Therefore, it is important to render resilience to the global rare earth supply chain network by augmenting an alternate supply source, primarily through the end-of-life (EoL) product recycling. Establishing a comprehensive manufacturing ecosystem capable of sourcing raw materials

Over the last 75 years, the built environment in the Himalayas has undergone a shift from traditional to modern construction styles, but this change presents challenges related to earthquake resistance. Additionally, there has been an expansion of infrastructure development and urbanisation with little regard for the mountain ecosystems, earthquake vulnerability, and susceptibility to climate change. The critical difference between 75 years ago and today is the significantly increased exposure to such hazards.

As the Indian plate moves forward, earthquakes are an integral part of its future. Yet scientists’ current knowledge doesn’t allow us to predict when, where or how strong the next quake will be. For now, they only know the Central Himalayas are the most potentially active segment and could generate a 1950-type earthquake in future

There is a need for a transformative approach to development, with concerns being raised over the deteriorating environmental conditions in the Himalayas

A 2023 study by Russell Funk and his associates, which analysed millions of scientific papers and patents, indicated that disruptive discoveries have been diminishing over the previous decades.

Conventional school and college schedules, which consist of fixed intervals of thirty-five to fifty minutes and a significant emphasis on learning based on lectures, are not able to meet the cognitive and emotional requirements of Generation Alpha