News: India’s Deepavali festival has been added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. About UNESCO’s inscription of Deepavali on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list UNESCO has inscribed India’s nomination for Deepavali (Diwali), the “festival of light,” onto the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for 2025. This… Continue reading UNESCO’s inscription of Deepavali on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list
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Penguins
News: New scientific research has revealed that the overexploitation of sardines off southern Africa directly contributed to the deaths of more than 60,000 African penguins. About Penguins Penguins are flightless marine birds that belong to the order Sphenisciformes. They consist of approximately 18–21 species that inhabit only the Southern Hemisphere. Most penguin species live… Continue reading Penguins
Mahakavi Subramania Bharati
News: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahakavi Subramania Bharati on his birth anniversary and highlighted his lasting influence. About Mahakavi Subramania Bharati Birth: He was born on 11 December 1882 in Ettayapuram in Tirunelveli District in Tamil Nadu. His childhood name was Subbiah. His father was Chinnaswamy Iyer and his mother was… Continue reading Mahakavi Subramania Bharati
Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS)
News: The eighth round of RECSS shows strong revival in rural demand, rising incomes and improved household well-being over the past year. About Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS) RECSS captures a mix of quantitative economic indicators (income, consumption, savings/borrowings, investment) and qualitative/subjective parameters reflecting household sentiments of rural population, like expectations of future income,… Continue reading Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS)
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
News: The political battle over the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Medium-Term Strategy (MTS) will dominate the opening of the seventh UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) in Nairobi. About United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) UNEP is the UN’s leading global authority on environmental issues, focusing on addressing the triple planetary crisis: climate change, nature, land and biodiversity… Continue reading United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Fonio (Digitaria exilis) and Sikiya (Digitaria sanguilanis)
News: Fonio and Sikiya are discussed because both are wild millets valued by rural and tribal communities but face different levels of recognition. About Fonio (Digitaria exilis) Location: Fonio is an ancient and widely cultivated cereal in the dry savannas of West Africa (e.g., Guinea, Nigeria, Senegal). Properties It is known as one of the… Continue reading Fonio (Digitaria exilis) and Sikiya (Digitaria sanguilanis)
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram highlighted how Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s powerful song became a rallying cry for India’s freedom movement against British colonial rule. About Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was born on June 27, 1838, in North 24 Parganas, Bengal, into a family with strong… Continue reading Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Indian Constituent Assembly
News: On 9 December 2025, the nation marks the 79th anniversary of the first meeting of India’s Constituent Assembly, a historic moment that laid the foundation for the Indian Republic. About Indian Constituent Assembly The Constituent Assembly was created in 1946 through the British Cabinet Mission Plan. It was tasked with drafting the Constitution for… Continue reading Indian Constituent Assembly
Charaichung Royal Bird Sanctuary
News: The Charaichung Festival was organised on Majuli Island in Assam to revive and conserve the nearly defunct Royal Bird Sanctuary and promote its global recognition. About Charaichung Royal Bird Sanctuary Charaichung Royal Bird Sanctuary is Asia’s first protected bird sanctuary. Established in: It was established in 1633 AD by Ahom king Swargadeu Pratap Singha.… Continue reading Charaichung Royal Bird Sanctuary
EU Fine on X
News: Elon Musk-owned X was fined €120 million by the European Commission for violating transparency rules under the Digital Services Act. About EU Fine on X The European Commission imposed a €120 million fine on X after a two-year investigation found violations of transparency requirements under the Digital Services Act(DSA). This is the first penalty… Continue reading EU Fine on X
