News: Lucknow has officially submitted its nominations for inclusion in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) to be titled “City of Gastronomy”. UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) About UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) is a project of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Launch and Objective:… Continue reading UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)
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DNA Identification
News: Authorities are using DNA analysis to identify the remains of those killed in the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad. DNA Identification About DNA Identification DNA identification is a scientific method used to identify an individual based on their unique genetic makeup by comparing their DNA with DNA found in biological samples… Continue reading DNA Identification
Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
News: The government has relaxed key rules related to Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to encourage the domestic manufacture of semiconductors and electronics. About Special Economic Zones (SEZs) A special economic zone is a geographical area in which the trade and tax laws are relaxed and different from that in the rest of the country so… Continue reading Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
Servants of India Society (SIS)
News: Tensions have flared between the Pune-based Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) and parent Servants of India Society (SIS) over control of a key bank account. About Servants of India Society (SIS) Founders: The Servants of India Society (SIS) was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, along with K. Devadhar, A.V. Patwardhan, and N.A.… Continue reading Servants of India Society (SIS)
Key Facts about Cyprus
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Cyprus marking the first stop of his three-nation tour. Key Facts about Cyprus. About Cyprus Location: Cyprus is an island nation in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, located about 65 km south of Turkey and 100 km west of Syria. It is the third-largest island in the Mediterranean, after… Continue reading Key Facts about Cyprus
AviList: First-ever unified global checklist of bird species
News: AviList, the first-ever unified global checklist of bird species, became live on June 12, 2025, after four years of work by the Working Group on Avian Checklists. AviList: First-ever unified global checklist of bird species. About AviList: First-ever unified global checklist of bird species It is the first-ever unified global checklist of bird species.… Continue reading AviList: First-ever unified global checklist of bird species
Zero-Coupon Bond
News: State-owned PFC has withdrawn its planned issuance of zero-coupon bonds for the second time in over a month, as investors demanded higher yields. Zero-Coupon Bond. About Zero-Coupon Bond A zero-coupon bond is a type of debt instrument that does not pay periodic interest. It is also known as the discount bond. Instead, it is… Continue reading Zero-Coupon Bond
Rudrastra UAV
News: India successfully conducted a test of the Rudrastra Hybrid VTOL UAV, demonstrating its capabilities in precision strikes, long endurance, and autonomous return. Rudrastra UAV About Rudrastra UAV Rudrastra is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL). It is a VTOL drone, which means it can take off and… Continue reading Rudrastra UAV
Gender Gap Index 2025
News: India has ranked 131 out of 148 countries in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025, slipping two places from its position last year. About Global Gender Gap Index It annually benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (sub-indexes): Economic Participation and Opportunity Educational Attainment Health… Continue reading Gender Gap Index 2025
Passage Exercise (PASSEX) 2025
News: The Indian Navy conducted a high-profile Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group in the North Arabian Sea on June 9 and 10. About Passage Exercise (PASSEX), 2025 PASSEX refers to joint naval drills conducted between friendly navies when they cross each other during deployments. The PASSEX 2025 between India and… Continue reading Passage Exercise (PASSEX) 2025
