News: India has added six new properties to its UNESCO Tentative List on March 7, 2025. With these additions, India now has 62 sites on the tentative list. UNESCO Tentative List About UNESCO Tentative List The UNESCO Tentative List is an official inventory of sites that a country intends to nominate for inclusion in the… Continue reading UNESCO Tentative List
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Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
News: The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) marks 55 years since it came into force on March 5, 1970. Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) About Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) It is an international agreement aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons, promoting the peaceful… Continue reading Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
Household Consumption Expenditure Surveys (HCES) 2023-24
News: The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2023-24 findings were released by the National Statistics Office (NSO), highlighting trends in household spending on food and non-food items. Household Consumption Expenditure Surveys (HCES) 2023-24 About Household Consumption Expenditure Surveys (HCES) It was conducted between August 2023 – July 2024 by NSO under the the Ministry of… Continue reading Household Consumption Expenditure Surveys (HCES) 2023-24
SIPRI Report (2020-2024)
News: The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its report on global arms transfers for the period 2020-2024, highlighting key shifts in arms imports and exports across various nations. Key findings of the SIPRI report Ukraine emerged as the largest importer of major arms globally in 2020-2024, with an almost hundredfold increase compared to… Continue reading SIPRI Report (2020-2024)
Global Engagement Scheme
News– The Global Engagement Scheme was recently discussed in the Lok Sabha, where the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, provided details about its implementation. Global Engagement Scheme About Global Engagement Scheme Nodal Ministry– Ministry of Culture The Scheme aims to promote India’s rich cultural heritage internationally and enhance India’s global image. It was previously… Continue reading Global Engagement Scheme
Jalantheeswarar Temple (Thiruvooral)
News: The Jalanatheswarar Temple at Thakkolam is in a deteriorating condition and needs restoration. About Jalantheeswarar Temple (Thiruvooral) Jalantheeswarar Temple, also known as Thiruvooral, is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Thakkolam, a village in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu. In this temple, Shiva is worshipped in the form of… Continue reading Jalantheeswarar Temple (Thiruvooral)
ICC Champions Trophy 2025
News: India secured their third ICC Champions Trophy title after defeating New Zealand. About ICC Champions Trophy 2025 It is a One Day International (ODI) cricket tournament that brings together the world’s top eight teams. It was initially known as the ICC Knockout (1998, Dhaka), and the event was renamed the ICC Champions Trophy in… Continue reading ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Khanjar-XII Exercise
News: The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise, Khanjar-XII, is being held in Kyrgyzstan from March 10 to 23, 2025. About Khanjar-XII Exercise It is a bilateral military exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan. It has been started since 2011 and both nations are hosting it alternately. The Indian contingent is represented by… Continue reading Khanjar-XII Exercise
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
News: US President Donald Trump has proposed renegotiating the Iran nuclear deal, despite having withdrawn from it in 2018. This move comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the US remain high, with Iran significantly increasing its uranium enrichment levels. Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action About Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) The… Continue reading Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
Pelicans and Painted Stork
News: After Cyclone Hudhud, painted storks and pelicans now roam freely at Visakhapatnam’s zoo, displaying their elegance and charm in a natural setting. About Pelicans Pelicans are large, water-dwelling birds known for their distinctive throat pouches and impressive wingspans. Pelicans are highly social birds, living in colonies of hundreds. Pelicans are carnivorous, primarily feeding on… Continue reading Pelicans and Painted Stork
