Avalanches a common natural as well as man-made disasters common in mountainous regions. During an avalanche, a mass of snow, rock, ice, soil, and other material slides swiftly down a mountainside. It can cause heavy causalities and change the geography of the region substantially. Read here to know … [Read more...] about Avalanche: Types, Causes and Mitigation
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CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership)
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
