News: The FIDE World Cup 2025 will be hosted in Goa, India. About FIDE World Cup 2025 Organizer: The event is being organized by FIDE (International Chess Federation). Timing: The tournament will take place from October 30 to November 27, 2025. Number of Players: A total of 206 chess players from more than 90 countries… Continue reading FIDE World Cup 2025
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Dal Lake
News: The three-day “Khelo India Water Sports Festival” has begun at the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. About Dal Lake Location : It is mid-altitude urban lake located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. It is surrounded by the Pir Panjal mountains. It is known as the “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir” or… Continue reading Dal Lake
Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM)
News: In 2025, President Droupadi Murmu approved the awarding of seven Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medals on the eve of the 79th Independence Day. These awards recognised the leadership of Operation Sindoor. About Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM) It is India’s highest wartime distinguished service award, instituted on 26 June 1980, to honor exceptional service in… Continue reading Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM)
UNDP Equator Initiative Award
News: A self-help group (SHG) from a small village in Kundgol taluk of Dharwad district has bagged the ‘Equator Initiative Award’ given by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). About UNDP Equator Initiative Award Organized by: The Equator Prize is organized by the Equator Initiative within the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Purpose: It is… Continue reading UNDP Equator Initiative Award
National Anubhav Awards
News: The National Anubhav Awards, 2025 mark a decade of achievements since the inception of the Anubhav portal in 2015. About National Anubhav Awards: Launch & Vision: Initiated by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) to document India’s administrative history through memoirs of retired employees. Eligibility: Employees retiring in the next 8 months… Continue reading National Anubhav Awards
Ayurveda Aahara
News: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in consultation with the Ministry of Ayush, have released a definitive list of Ayurvedic food preparations under the category of “Ayurveda Aahara.” About Ayurveda Aahara Ayurveda Aahara refers to food products developed in line with the holistic dietary principles of Ayurveda, one of the world’s… Continue reading Ayurveda Aahara
71st National Film Awards of 2023
News: The winners of the 71st National Film Awards for the year 2023 were announced by the respective juries. About 71st National Film Awards of 2023 These Awards recognized excellence across various categories in feature films, non-feature films, and writing on cinema. Awarded by: National Film Development Corporation of India under the Ministry of Information… Continue reading 71st National Film Awards of 2023
UN Nelson Mandela Prize 2025
News: Recently, Dr. Kennedy Odede, Founder and CEO of Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) has been awarded the 2025 Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize by the United Nations. About Nelson Mandela Prize 2025 The United Nations Nelson Mandela Prize was established by General Assembly Resolution on 6 June 2014. The Prize is awarded once every five… Continue reading UN Nelson Mandela Prize 2025
FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025
News: Divya Deshmukh becomes third Women’s World Cup Winner, defeats Humpy Koneru in FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 at Batumi, Georgia. With this victory, she becomes eligible to be India’s fourth woman to earn the Grandmaster title, following Koneru Humpy, Harika Dronavalli, and Vaishali Rameshbabu About FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 It is a premier… Continue reading FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP)
News: The Ministry of Women and Child Development is reiterating its call for nominations to the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025, awards. About Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) This award is a unique recognition to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of children. Organised by: Ministry of Women and Child Development This award is… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP)
