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Understanding Dementia

What is Dementia? Dementia is a collective term used to describe a range of neurological conditions affecting the brain, which leads to a decline in cognitive function. It primarily impacts memory, thinking, orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning capacity, language, and judgment. While Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, other types include vascular dementia, […]

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Human Development Index 2023-24

Introduction The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite measure designed to assess and rank countries based on their levels of human development. Created by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 1990, the HDI provides a broader perspective on well-being than purely economic indicators, incorporating health, education, and income. The HDI for 2023-24 offers

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Ethanol Unveiled

Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol, is a versatile compound with wide-ranging applications, primarily as a biofuel. This article explores its sources, manufacturing processes, case studies, advantages and disadvantages, environmental and economic impacts, blending with petrol, potential as a future automotive fuel, global initiatives for its adoption, and the way forward.  Sources Ethanol can be

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From Traditional GDP to Green GDP

“Our task is not to fix the blame for the blame, but to fix the course for the future” -John F. Kennedy Economic growth has traditionally been measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which calculates the total market value of all goods and services produced in a country. However, GDP has significant limitations, particularly in

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Citizens of Humanity: Navigating Life Without Citizenship

Introduction Citizenship is a fundamental human right that provides individuals with legal identity, a sense of belonging, and access to essential services and protections. However, millions of people around the world find themselves without any citizenship—a condition known as statelessness. Stateless individuals, often referred to as “citizens of humanity” face numerous challenges, including the inability

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Efficiency vs Equity: Bifurcation of Provinces for Better Governance

Federal and Unitary Perspectives: Is Bifurcation Necessary for Better Provincial/State Administration and Resource Allocation? The governance of large provinces or states poses significant challenges in both unitary and federal systems. These challenges often manifest in the form of administrative inefficiency, unequal distribution of resources, and inadequate representation. The bifurcation or division of such large administrative

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Justice vs Fairness: Navigating Democratic Principles

“A nation should be judged by how it treats its most vulnerable members. This includes those with disabilities within its justice system” -Nelson Mandela Should individuals with disabilities be subject to the same criminal penalties as those without disabilities? The question of whether individuals with disabilities should receive the same punishment as medically fit individuals

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