CURRENT AFFAIRS

India hopes for peace to be returned at the earliest as Russia-Ukraine developments are a challenge for not only economic recovery but to resolving a humanitarian crisis in the making.

India is dealing with the increase in cybersecurity threats by revamping its policies and focusing on existing systems, such as strengthening Cert-In, to address any challenges that come its way.

The rapid urbanisation across India and globally requires targeted and planned intervention to allow cities to grow in a sustainable manner as their green cover shrinks considerably. 

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) last year in its report estimated that emissions of plastic waste into the aquatic ecosystems may triple by 2040 if no meaningful action is taken.

The Government is organising a Science Week, ‘Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate’, as a prelude to National Science Day on February 28 that commemorates Sir C.V. Raman’s discovery on light scattering.

India is exploring ways to set up a rupee payment mechanism for trade with Russia to soften the blow on New Delhi of Western sanctions imposed on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.

According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia launched “special military operations” with the objective of “demilitarizing Ukraine” but not “occupying” it.

The UN Food Systems Summit called for action by governments in areas like to nourish all people; boost nature-based solutions; advance equitable livelihoods, decent work and empowered communities; build resilience to vulnerabilities, shocks and stresses; and accelerate the means of implementation.

Population health is more than just the health of all individuals is well reflected from the suicide rates where distinction between population and individual health is cleraly demarcated.

Money is something very important because money helps us achieve our life's goals and supports family, education, health care, charity, adventure and fun but money has limitations too.