Turkey to Host COP31 Climate Summit After Compromise with Australia: Turkey has been confirmed as the host of COP31, the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference, following a diplomatic compromise with Australia. This agreement, reached during discussions at COP30 in Brazil, ends a prolonged hosting dispute and ensures continued momentum in global climate negotiations. The Conference […]
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Switzerland and Ireland Named Country Partners for Hornbill Festival 2025
Switzerland and Ireland Named Country Partners for Hornbill Festival 2025: The Government of Nagaland has officially named Switzerland and Ireland as country partners for the upcoming Hornbill Festival 2025, reinforcing the festival’s growing international stature. This announcement follows high-level meetings in New Delhi between Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and the respective ambassadors of both […]
India’s first dedicated courtroom for Scheduled Castes cases
India’s first dedicated courtroom for Scheduled Castes cases: The Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission has inaugurated a separate courtroom exclusively for handling cases concerning the Scheduled Caste (SC) community. This facility is the first of its kind under any state‑level Scheduled Castes Commission in India. The initiative is designed to ensure faster hearings, more timely […]
Rabih Alameddine & Patricia Smith Crowned at National Book Awards 2025
Rabih Alameddine & Patricia Smith Crowned at National Book Awards 2025: The 76th National Book Awards turned into a powerful showcase of literary excellence, cultural resistance, and emotional resonance. Held in Manhattan, this year’s ceremony honored voices from across the globe, blending celebration with critique of current social and political climates. Among the highlights, Rabih […]
YUVA AI for ALL Initiative
YUVA AI for ALL Initiative: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the YUVA AI for ALL Initiative to help everyone understand Artificial Intelligence. YUVA AI for ALL Initiative is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), under the IndiaAI Mission. It is a first-of-its-kind free course that […]
Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary
Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary: A wild tiger has made a return to Gujarat after several decades, establishing a permanent presence in Dahod’s Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary. Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the state of Gujarat. The sanctuary falls on the border of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. It was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in March 1982. […]
Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026
Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026: India slipped 13 ranks to figure at the 23rd position in the latest Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026. Highlights of the Climate Change Performance Index 2026: Denmark, the UK and Morocco took the lead in this year’s CCPI . China (54th), Russia (64th), the US (65th) and Saudi […]
Tier II Bonds
Tier II Bonds: Several banks are actively issuing Tier II bonds to bolster their capital adequacy ratios (CAR) as required under Basel III norms, with total issuances expected to reach Rs 25,000 crore in FY 2025–26. Tier II bonds are subordinated debt instruments banks issue to boost capital and support operations. They count as Tier […]
Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA)
Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA): The United States has officially designated Saudi Arabia as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA), signalling a major upgrade in defence ties after Trump’s meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. MNNA is a special U.S. strategic designation that grants close defence partners military, financial, and technological privileges—without offering formal NATO-style security […]
New Initiatives to Improve the Public Distribution System
New Initiatives to Improve the Public Distribution System: The Union Food and Public Distribution Ministry recently launched several digital initiatives aimed at modernising warehousing operations, improving supply chain efficiency, and enhancing transparency across the Public Distribution System (PDS). It is an AI-based platform that allows Public Distribution System (PDS) beneficiaries to share their feedback […]
