National Research Foundation

Context The Union Cabinet has approved the introduction of the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill in Parliament, placing once again the debate on science and technology funding in the spotlight. What is the NRF?…

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India signs the US-led Artemis Accords

Context India has become the 27th signatory of the three-year-old Artemis Accords. As of June 29, 2023, twenty-seven countries and one territory have signed the accords, including ten in Europe, eight…

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US and UK back new Atlantic Declaration

Context Britain and the United States backed a new "Atlantic Declaration" on Thursday for greater cooperation on pressing economic challenges in areas like clean energy, critical minerals and artificial intelligence.…

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