News: Kathputli Nagar in Jaipur is in focus for preserving Kathputli puppetry, where nearly 250 families continue this traditional craft across generations. About Kathputlis Kathputli is a traditional string puppet theatre from Rajasthan and is one of the oldest folk art forms of the region. Naming: The word Kathputli comes from kath, meaning wood, and… Continue reading Kathputlis
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Aral Sea
News: The Aral Sea is discussed due to long-term human-induced environmental damage caused by river diversion for agriculture during the Soviet period. About Aral Sea Aral Sea is an endorheic salt lake, meaning it’s a closed basin with no outflow to the ocean. Borders: It marks the border between Kazakhstan to the north and Uzbekistan to… Continue reading Aral Sea
Gee’s Golden Langur
News: The Gee’s golden langur remains one of the rarest and most threatened primates globally, found only in Assam in India. About Gee’s Golden Langur Scientific name: Trachypithecus geei They are also known as simply the golden langur. They were first brought to the attention of the world by the naturalist Edward Pritchard Gee in… Continue reading Gee’s Golden Langur
Arbitration Council of India (ACI)
News: As many as six years after the law was amended, the Union Government is yet to constitute the Arbitration Council of India to regulate and promote institutional arbitration in the country. About Arbitration Council of India (ACI) The Arbitration Council of India (ACI) is a statutory body established to promote and regulate arbitration mechanisms… Continue reading Arbitration Council of India (ACI)
Guidelines for Cryptocurrency Exchanges by FIU
News– The Financial Intelligence Unit–India (FIU-IND) issued updated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating Financing of Terrorism (CFT) guidelines on 8 January, tightening Know Your Customer (KYC) norms for cryptocurrency / virtual digital asset (VDA) exchanges operating in India. Key highlights of the new FIU guidelines 1. Mandatory registration with FIU-IND All cryptocurrency exchanges and virtual… Continue reading Guidelines for Cryptocurrency Exchanges by FIU
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
News: The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs projected India’s growth at 7.2% for 2025–26 in its World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report. About United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) UNDESA is a core department of the United Nations Secretariat that leads work on economic, social, and environmental development.… Continue reading United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication Technology
News: The Government of India is preparing to roll out Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication technology by end of 2026. About Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication Technology Vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology is a wireless system that allows vehicles to directly exchange safety data without using mobile or internet networks. Objective: The primary objective is to lower the risk of collisions… Continue reading Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication Technology
Zehanpora Site and Buddhism in Kashmir
News: The Zehanpora site gained attention after Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned its archaeological discovery in his Mann ki Baat address. About Zehanpora Site and Buddhism in Kashmir Zehanpora is a large Buddhist archaeological site that highlights the deep historical roots of Buddhism in Kashmir. Location: Zehanpora is located in Baramulla district of Jammu and… Continue reading Zehanpora Site and Buddhism in Kashmir
Gray Slender Loris
News: Kerala and Tamil Nadu have begun efforts to restore habitats and strengthen monitoring of the grey slender loris. About Gray Slender Loris The gray slender loris is a small nocturnal primate. They belongs to the group of prosimians, which represents some of the oldest and most primitive primates. Scientific name: Loris lydekkerianus Sub- species: Malabar slender loris,… Continue reading Gray Slender Loris
Oreshnik Missile
News: The Russia–Ukraine conflict escalated after Moscow confirmed the use of its Oreshnik hypersonic missile, marking the weapon’s first deployment since November 2024. About Oreshnik Missile The Oreshnik missile is a hypersonic, nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile developed by Russia. The term “Oreshnik” translates to “hazelnut tree” in the Russian language. First Operational Use: Russia first… Continue reading Oreshnik Missile
