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1st Civilisational Dialogue Forum

News: India will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) 1st Civilisational Dialogue Forum at Purana Qila in New Delhi. About 1st Civilisational Dialogue Forum 1st SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum is an inaugural cultural and diplomatic initiative. Duration: It is scheduled to be held from 20 November to 22 November 2026 at Purana Qila in New… Continue reading 1st Civilisational Dialogue Forum

Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape in Chhattisgarh

News: Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape in Chhattisgarh has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List. About Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape in Chhattisgarh Location: Sirpur Village is located in the Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh. It is situated on the eastern banks of theMahanadi River. Architectural Features: It was an important settlement between the… Continue reading Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape in Chhattisgarh

Karst-mud-volcano Complex of Baratang and Andaman Subduction Volcanoes in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

News: Three Indian sites have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List, Karst-mud-volcano Complex of Baratang and Andaman Subduction Volcanoes in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are two among them.  About Karst-mud-volcano Complex of Baratang  Location: The Karst–Mud-Volcano Complex is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Distinct Geological Features: The site is known… Continue reading Karst-mud-volcano Complex of Baratang and Andaman Subduction Volcanoes in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Tulu Language 

News: The Karnataka government announced “Tulu” as the state’s second additional administrative language alongside Kannada. About Tulu Language Tulu is a Dravidian language. It is mainly spoken in two coastal districts, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi of Karnataka and Kasaragod district of Kerala. Kasaragod district is called the ‘Sapta bhasha Samgama Bhumi (the confluence of seven… Continue reading Tulu Language 

Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

News: NASA has successfully launched its latest space observatory Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope into orbit.   About Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launch: It has been launched by NASA. Named After: The telescope is named in honour of NASA’s first chief astronomer Nancy Grace Roman. Destination: It is set to travel to a region about… Continue reading Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

Waterspouts

News: Waterspouts were recently spotted over the Brahmaputra River in Assam’s Barpeta. About Waterspouts It is a rotating column of air and mist forming a funnel over a body of water. They are associated with severe thunderstorms, and are often accompanied by high winds and seas, large hail, and frequent dangerous lightning. Classification: They are… Continue reading Waterspouts

AN-32 Aircraft

News: An Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft crashed near Jorhat, Assam, resulting in the death of five personnel. About AN-32 Aircraft   About: The Antonov AN-32 is a rugged, twin-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. It serves as the “workhorse” of the Indian Air Force.  It was built in the Soviet Union specifically for Indian… Continue reading AN-32 Aircraft

FAO Agricola Medal

News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the prestigious FAO Agricola Medal by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nation in recognition of his contribution to food security, sustainable agriculture and rural development. About FAO Agricola Medal Conferred by: It is one of the highest honours awarded by the Food and Agriculture… Continue reading FAO Agricola Medal

India’s First Port of Refuge (PoR)

News: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has operationalised India’s first Port of Refuge (PoR) to handle maritime emergencies and support vessels in distress. About India’s First Port of Refuge (PoR) India’s first Port of Refuge (PoR) has been launched to create a structured and formal mechanism to handle maritime emergencies and vessels… Continue reading India’s First Port of Refuge (PoR)

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