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
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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)
Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens)
News: Reports highlighted the red panda’s conservation challenges, habitat fragmentation, illegal threats, and the need for cross-border conservation efforts. About Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) The red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) is a small, shy, solitary and arboreal carnivorous mammal that mainly feeds on bamboo and is also known as the lesser panda. Species: There are two species of… Continue reading Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens)
World LNG Report 2026
News: India became the fourth largest regasification market in 2025 after surpassing Spain, according to the International Gas Union’s World LNG Report 2026. About World LNG Report 2026 World LNG Report is an annual report published by the International Gas Union (IGU) that presents global trends, trade, investment, capacity and future outlook of the liquefied natural gas… Continue reading World LNG Report 2026
Guwahati Declaration
News: The BRICS nations adopted the Guwahati Declaration at the BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting held in Guwahati under India’s 2026 BRICS chairmanship. About Guwahati Declaration The Guwahati Declaration was adopted to strengthen cooperation against illicit drug trafficking and related transnational organized crime. Adopted by: The declaration was adopted by the BRICS nations, under India’s… Continue reading Guwahati Declaration
