CURRENT AFFAIRS

Uttarakhand has witnessed over 1,000 incidents of forest fire over the last six months, including 45 in the last 24 hours alon

The optimism that India might have beaten the COVID-19 pandemic has given way to pessimism from a sharp increase in new cases and deaths from the disease.

Universities are unique social organisations where different cultures, customs along with studies come in contact, merge and give rise to a unique way of living. 

Recently many countries announced net-zero emission targets. This idea of net zero emissions by 2050 is being advocated as a panacea for the evil of climate change.

2021 is a crucial year for the international community, as it tackles the COVID-19 challenge with effective vaccination campaigns that will need to mix national health security and international solidarity.

India-U.S., the two democracies will get closer to each other, if not on principles then because of a common adversary.

The achievements of women dairy farmers in contributing to India’s ‘White Revolution’ is a testament to the success of the dairy cooperative models that were at the heart of Operation Flood.

The unfolding tragedy in Myanmar, occasioned by the military overturning the election results last month, portends a new cycle of political repression, humanitarian disaster and geopolitical instability.

A novel virus SARS-CoV-2 overtook an ancient bacteria, tuberculosis or TB, as the leading infectious cause of death.

The Budget session of Parliament ended two weeks ahead of the original plan, as many political leaders are busy with campaigning for the forthcoming State Assembly elections.