News: At least 15 Indian tourists were killed and 17 others were injured after a speedboat capsized near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island. About Phu Quoc Island Phu Quoc Island is Vietnam’s largest island, located in the Gulf of Thailand and known for its white-sand beaches and nature-based tourism. It is also known as Pearl Island, Strategic Islands:… Continue reading Phu Quoc Island
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Medog Dam and Paizhen Fault
News: Chinese geologists have warned that the under-construction Medog Hydropower Project is being built above the active Paizhen Fault, raising structural safety concerns. About Medog Dam Medog Hydropower Project is a planned 60,000-MW run-of-the-river hydroelectric project on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) River. Location: It is located in Medog County, Tibet, near the Great Bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo… Continue reading Medog Dam and Paizhen Fault
Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4)
News: Scientists have identified and genetically characterised Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) in India for the first time, raising concerns for captive parrots and conservation. About Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) is an enveloped single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the genus Orthobornavirus in the family Bornaviridae. Target Species: It infects parrots and other psittacine birds… Continue reading Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4)
Mojari Craft
News: The Centre has granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Jodhpur’s nearly 200-year-old Mojari craft, giving it official recognition and better global branding. About Mojari Craft Mojari is a traditional handcrafted leather footwear of Jodhpur that has now received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Origins: Traditional Community: The Mojari craft is closely associated with the… Continue reading Mojari Craft
World Intangible Investment Report 2026
News: The World Intangible Investment Report 2026 highlighted that India recorded the fastest growth in intangible investment among the world’s 15 largest economies. About World Intangible Investment Report 2026 The World Intangible Investment Report presents annual and quarterly statistics on intangible investment across 29 economies and highlights global trends in knowledge-based investments. Published by: The report is… Continue reading World Intangible Investment Report 2026
About Global Liveability Index 2026
News: The Global Liveability Index 2026 was recently released, ranking cities worldwide on different urban liveability and quality of life indicators. About Global Liveability Index 2026 The Global Liveability Index evaluates living conditions across cities and serves as a global benchmark for urban liveability, resilience, and quality of life. Published by: It is published by… Continue reading About Global Liveability Index 2026
Key Highlights of PM’s Visit to New Zealand
News: India and New Zealand announced the India–New Zealand Strategic Partnership and adopted the Roadmap to 2030during the Prime Minister’s visit. About Key Highlights of PM’s Visit to New Zealand (2026) Strategic Partnership: On 11 July 2026, the Prime Ministers of India and New Zealand met in Auckland and announced the India–New Zealand Strategic Partnership. Key… Continue reading Key Highlights of PM’s Visit to New Zealand
Chandraloi River and Mugger Crocodile
News: The NGT is examining crocodile deaths and the presence of banned Aldrin pesticide in Rajasthan’s Chandraloi River, while accountability remains unclear. About Chandraloi River The Chandraloi River is a small perennial river flowing through Kota district of Rajasthan. Origin: The river originates from a stream near Alania village in Kota district. Course: The river flows for about… Continue reading Chandraloi River and Mugger Crocodile
Aldrin Pesticide
News: The NGT is examining mugger crocodile deaths in Kota’s Chandralok River after banned Aldrin was detected and accountability remained unresolved. About Aldrin Pesticide Aldrin is a highly toxic, synthetic organochlorine insecticide that belongs to the cyclodiene group of chemicals. Key Features Toxicity: Aldrin can kill birds, fish, humans, and many insect pests including termites, grasshoppers, and corn… Continue reading Aldrin Pesticide
Key Highlights of PM’s Visit to Australia (2026)
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Australia from 8–10 July 2026 for the Third Australia–India Annual Summit in Melbourne. About Key Highlights of PM’s Visit to Australia (2026) Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Australia from 8–10 July 2026 at the invitation of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for the Third Australia–India Annual Summit in Melbourne. Key Outcomes… Continue reading Key Highlights of PM’s Visit to Australia (2026)
