Kharchi Festival: Kharchi Puja is a Hindu festival from Tripura, the festival involves the worship of the fourteen gods forming the dynasty deity of the Tripuri people. Tracing its etymology, ‘khar’ means sin and ‘çhi’ means cleaning. Therefore, together the name translates to – cleaning of sins. The temple of the 14 gods was built […]
The State Of Food Security And Nutrition In The World (SOFI) 2022
The State Of Food Security And Nutrition In The World (SOFI) 2022: FAO, International Fund for Agriculture Development, UNICEF, UN world food Programme and WHO have jointly released SOFI 2022. Report: On Global Level: The world is moving further away from its goal of ending hunger (SDG 2: No Hunger), food insecurity and malnutrition […]
Global Forgiveness Day
Global Forgiveness Day: Global Forgiveness Day is observed on 7th of July every year to celebrate goodwill among people and it gives us a chance to set things right and make our relationships stronger. In 1994, The Christian Embassy of Christ’s Ambassadors founded National Forgiveness Day in British Columbia. The day was later renamed ‘Global […]
Colombo Security Conclave
Colombo Security Conclave: The sixth Deputy National Advisers’ meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave held recently resolved to combat jointly the increasing threats related to maritime safety, terrorism, trafficking and organised crime affecting partner nations. A road map for cooperation was discussed at the meeting attended by India, the Maldives, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka. Representatives […]
Derecho : Storm System
Derecho : Storm System A few States of US were hit by a storm system called a Derecho, turning Sky Green. They mostly occur across central and eastern parts of the United States. In 2009 “Super Derecho” was one of the “most intense and unusual derechos ever observed” in the US as it swept from […]
Safeguarding Of The Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)
Safeguarding Of The Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH): India has been elected to the Intergovernmental Committee of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) for the 2022-2026 cycle. India has served as a member of the ICH Committee twice — from 2006 to 2010 and from 2014 to 2018. Earlier, Durga […]
Mangarh Hillock As a Monument Of National Importance
Mangarh Hillock As a Monument Of National Importance: A report by the National Monuments Authority (NMA) called for the Mangarh hilltop in Rajasthan to be designated as a national monument in honor of 1500 Bhil tribal freedom fighters. Monuments of National Importance: National ancient Monuments are defined under the Ancient Monument and Archaeological Sites and […]
Critical Minerals
Critical Minerals: India and Australia decided to strengthen their partnership in the field of projects and supply chains for critical minerals. Australia confirmed that it would commit USD 5.8 million to the three-year India-Australia Critical Minerals Investment Partnership. Critical minerals are elements that are the building blocks of essential modern-day technologies and are at risk […]
Guidelines To Prevent False Or Misleading Advertisements
Guidelines To Prevent False Or Misleading Advertisements: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) recently issued guidelines to prevent false or misleading advertisements. Guidelines: Non-misleading and valid Advertisements. An advertisement can be considered non-misleading if it contains true and honest representation of goods and does not exaggerate the accuracy, scientific validity or practical usefulness or capability. […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 8th July 2022
Today Current Affairs: 8th July 2022 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
