- Richard Verma, US Deputy Secretary of State, to undertake a six-day official visit to India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.
- The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties with key Indo-Pacific partners.
- The trip will reaffirm the US commitment to a free, open, secure, and prosperous region.
- Verma holds the second senior post in the State Department and is of Indian-American descent.
- The tour is scheduled from February 18 to February 23, following the two-year anniversary of the US Indo-Pacific Strategy.
CUCET 2021 : 1 Exam for 41 Central Universities | Important Update
Students seeking admission to undergraduate courses in 41 central universities may not be able to rely on their Class 12th marks alone. With the finalization of plan to conduct the Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET), students will have to prepare to fill an online form and appear for the test.