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The National Offshore Wind Energy Policy, 2015 (NOWEPS) is a United States government policy that aims to promote the development of offshore wind energy in the United States. The policy was announced by President Barack Obama in June 2015, and it was finalized in December 2015. The NOWEPS sets a goal of generating 30 gigawatts … Read more
Expanding horizons of Fundamental Rights; Enforceability against State and others Founding fathers influenced by Bill of Rights of American Constitution, Declaration of Rights of Man of France, The Irish Constitution of 1935, the post war Constitution of Japan & Burma, the Universal Human Rights’ Chapter & Nehru Report of 1928 engrafted fundamental rights … Read more
Cheraw: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Resilience Nestled in the heart of South Carolina, the town of Cheraw stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of its people and the rich tapestry of its past. From its Native American origins to its pivotal role in the Civil War and its ongoing journey towards … Read more
QUAD and Malabar 2020 The first phase of the Malabar naval exercises is currently underway off the coast of Vishakhapatnam in the Bay of Bengal and there has been much enthusiasm and anticipation around it this year. The excitement is largely because for the first time the Malabar Exercise will see the participation of India, … Read more
Unpacking Poverty: A Multidimensional Look at Deprivation with the MPI Poverty, a multifaceted and complex issue, has long been measured primarily through income. However, this approach overlooks the myriad dimensions of deprivation that contribute to a person’s well-being. The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), developed by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI), offers a … Read more
Contents What is WTO? Structure? Agreeements? Rounds of WTO Doha Development Round India’s role in WTO India’s proposals to WTO Trade in Goods agriculture NAMA Rules SPS TBT Trade in Services GATS Intellectual Property (TRIPS) TRIMS Dispute settlement Development Trade and Development Aid for Trade Special & Differential Treatment Environment Trade and Environment Trade facilitation … Read more
The Power of Review: A Deep Dive into Appellate Jurisdiction The concept of appellate jurisdiction is a cornerstone of modern legal systems, ensuring fairness and consistency in the application of law. It allows higher courts to review decisions made by lower courts, ensuring that justice is served and that legal principles are applied correctly. This … Read more
Human Development is a process of enlarging people’s choices. The most critical ones are to lead a long and healthy life, to be educated and to enjoy a decent standard of living. Additional choices include political freedom, guaranteed Human Rights and self-respect.Human development has to be development of the people, by the people, for the … Read more
The Kigali Agreement: A Global Effort to Combat Climate Change Through HFC Phase-Down The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, commonly known as the Kigali Agreement, stands as a landmark achievement in the global fight against climate change. This international treaty, adopted in 2016, commits countries to phasing down the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons … Read more
The Ways and Means Advances Act: A Deep Dive into its History, Provisions, and Impact The Ways and Means Advances Act, a lesser-known piece of legislation, has played a significant role in shaping the American tax landscape. While not as widely discussed as landmark acts like the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, its … Read more