The United Kingdom has joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) which is a trading bloc of 11 countries. The Countries in the CPTPP agree to reduce or remove tariffs on the vast majority of goods and cooperate on regulations and standards. Read here to … [Read more...] about CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership)
Indian Defence Exports
Indian defence exports have seen great growth in the past few years. Recently, a tenfold jump in defence exports was reported. Even though India is still the largest importer of arms globally, the exponential growth in exports is a positive sign to turn the balance in India’s favour. Read here to … [Read more...] about Indian Defence Exports
Arab Nationalism
Arab nationalism or Pan Arabism is a nationalist ideology of political and cultural unity among Arab countries. The idea originated among the elite and educated Arabs of the middle east. Read here to learn more about Arab nationalism and its role in Arab integration. The fundamental tenet of Arab … [Read more...] about Arab Nationalism
HIV AIDS: A Medical and Social Issue
What is HIV AIDS? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) if not treated, can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). For ages, HIV AIDS was an untreatable disease, but recently some treatment methods have emerged giving hope to patients. Read here to learn more. HIV and AIDS affect … [Read more...] about HIV AIDS: A Medical and Social Issue
Sustainable Livestock Production
The sustainable livestock sector is the pillar of the global food system and a contributor to poverty reduction, food security, and agricultural development. India has a huge livestock population reared under diverse production systems and agroclimatic conditions. Climate change is posing a … [Read more...] about Sustainable Livestock Production
ESG-Environmental, Social, and Governance
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a regulatory framework for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosures by top listed companies. Read here to learn more about ESG. People all over the world are embracing the notion that businesses should be judged on … [Read more...] about ESG-Environmental, Social, and Governance
Alexander the Great
Who was Alexander the Great? Alexander, the son of a monarch, was a bright military commander who subdued the majority of the known world, but he was not a particularly skilled diplomat. Read here to know about his life as a conqueror. Alexander the Great, also known as Alexander III or Alexander … [Read more...] about Alexander the Great
Heat Index
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is planning to issue heat index readings for weather stations across India. It calculates the ‘real feel’ for issues with temperature readings. Read here to know how the heat index helps understand the rising temperatures better. Traditional climate … [Read more...] about Heat Index
Aravalli Green Wall Project
The Aravalli Green Wall Project was recently launched in India. It is a major initiative to green a 5 km buffer area around the Aravalli Hill Range in four states. The goal is to revive the Aravallis through various initiatives like a single-use plastic ban, water conservation efforts, and natural … [Read more...] about Aravalli Green Wall Project
Green Shipping
Green shipping promotes cleaner practices to enforce emission control, efficient port management, and equipment management. It needs a great effort from every part of the sector such as the regulators, port authorities, and communities to continue this forward. Read here to learn more. Ministry … [Read more...] about Green Shipping
