Machu Picchu: Peru evacuated 1,600 tourists from Machu Picchu after protests blocked train access, demanding inclusion in the bidding process for a new bus operator.Machu Picchu is 15th-century Inca citadel and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. A UNESCO World Heritage Site (1983) and Peru’s most iconic tourist destination, attracting ~4,500 visitors […]
Month: September 2025
Statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Honoured at Pimpri‑Chinchwad
Statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Honoured at Pimpri‑Chinchwad: Maharashtra witnessed a historic cultural event as the Statue of Hindubhushan a 180-foot bronze monument of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was honoured with the largest-ever Dhol-Tasha salute on 14 September 2025 in Pimpri-Chinchwad. The thunderous event celebrated Sambhaji Maharaj’s sacrifice and valour, blending Maratha heritage with cultural pride, and […]
International Equal Pay Day 2025
International Equal Pay Day 2025: International Equal Pay Day is observed every year on 18 September to raise awareness about the persistent gender pay gap and to reaffirm the global commitment to equal pay for work of equal value. Despite progress, women worldwide still earn around 20% less than men, reflecting systemic inequalities, occupational segregation, […]
South Korea, US Reaffirm Goal of Korean Peninsula Denuclearisation
South Korea, US Reaffirm Goal of Korean Peninsula Denuclearisation: South Korea and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula. The statement came from South Korea’s National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac, who emphasized that the denuclearisation objective remains firm regardless of North Korea’s stance.The issue holds strong relevance in […]
New NECA 2025 Award for Influencers Promoting Energy Efficiency
New NECA 2025 Award for Influencers Promoting Energy Efficiency: The Government of India, through the Ministry of Power and its Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), has launched a new initiative under the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025. Recognising the growing influence of digital media, this move adds a fresh category for content creators and […]
India recently defended Qatar’s sovereignty at the U.N. Human Rights Council
India recently defended Qatar’s sovereignty at the U.N. Human Rights Council: Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a country located in Western Asia. It is located on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It has a total area of 11,586 sq.km. It shares a sole land border with Saudi Arabia to the south […]
Hathei Chilli
Hathei Chilli: 14th Sirarakhong Hathei Chilli Festival was inaugurated in Manipur to promote GI-Tagged Hathei Chilli. Hathei Chilli is commonly known as the Sirarakhong chilly. It thrives well only in the climatic condition of the Sirarakhong village, which is situated about 66 km from Imphal, Manipur. This indigenous chilli variety is cultivated under the jhum […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 18th September 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 18th September 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Genocide Convention
Genocide Convention: A UN commission has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza Accusing leaders including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of incitement. The panel, led by Navi Pillay, found Israeli forces guilty of four of the five genocidal acts under the 1948 Genocide Convention killing, causing serious harm, creating destructive living conditions, and preventing […]
India Rises to 38th in Global Innovation Index 2025
India Rises to 38th in Global Innovation Index 2025: India climbs to 38th in Global Innovation Index 2025, ranking ahead in knowledge outputs and leading in lower-middle-income economies. This ranking places India ahead of its 2020 position of 48, and importantly, #1 among lower-middle-income economies and in the Central and Southern Asia region. The GII […]
