First Hilsa Consignment from Bangladesh Reaches India: Bangladesh has resumed its seasonal export of hilsa fish to India, but in its lowest volume since 2019. On September 17, 2025, the first consignment of around 32 tonnes arrived in West Bengal via the Petrapole border, marking the beginning of a restricted trade window approved by the […]
Category: Current Affairs
The US Fed lowers interest rates to 4‑4.25% in its first 2025 rate cut
The US Fed lowers interest rates to 4‑4.25% in its first 2025 rate cut: The US Federal Reserve (Fed) has cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4.00%–4.25%, marking its first rate reduction in 2025. This move signals the beginning of a possible rate easing cycle, aimed at balancing […]
International Red Panda Day 2025
International Red Panda Day 2025: International Red Panda Day 2025, observed on third Saturday of September this year Sept. 20, raises global awareness and action for the endangered Himalayan red panda, now fewer than 10,000 in the wild.To spotlight this endangered species and build global momentum for its protection, International Red Panda Day 2025 is […]
Red-necked Phalarope
Red-necked Phalarope: Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus), a rare species, has been spotted at the Nanjarayan bird for the first time. Red-necked Phalarope is a fairly small shorebird known for spinning frantically on water to stir up small invertebrates. It is found in both boreal and tundra ecosystems. Appearance and behavior of Red-necked Phalarope: The bird […]
Exercise Amogh Fury
Exercise Amogh Fury: Indian Army recently conducted a major integrated firepower exercise, codenamed ‘AMOGH FURY’, at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan’s Thar desert. It is an Integrated Fire Power Exercise conducted by the Sapta Shakti Command of the Indian Army. Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert. The drill aimed to test […]
Papikonda National Park
Papikonda National Park: A recent study has documented 51 species of herpetofauna in Papikonda National Park. Papikonda National Park is located in the East Godavari and West Godavari Districts of Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2008, the park lies along the banks of the Godavari River, encompassing a rugged landscape with steep slopes, hills, and deep […]
One-In, One-Out Scheme
One-In, One-Out Scheme: An Indian migrant has become the first to be deported from the UK under the new “one-in, one-out” migration deal with France, which swaps illegal arrivals for approved asylum seekers One-In, One-Out Scheme is a migration agreement between the UK and France. The deal is aimed at deterring migrants from making dangerous […]
Striped Dolphin
Striped Dolphin: A pod of striped dolphins was recently spotted off the coast of Visakhapatnam. The striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) is a streamlined oceanic dolphin, similar in shape and size to the common dolphin. It is among the most abundant and widespread dolphins in the world. It is found in temperate and tropical waters of […]
Singer Zubeen Garg dies in Singapore after a scuba diving accident
Singer Zubeen Garg dies in Singapore after a scuba diving accident: Zubeen Garg, a legendary Assamese singer and cultural icon, passed away at the age of 52 following a scuba diving accident in Singapore. He was visiting the country to perform at the North East Festival, where he was scheduled to appear on Friday. According […]
CM Dhami inaugurates the Asian Cadet Cup 2025 in Haldwani : Uttarakhand
CM Dhami inaugurates the Asian Cadet Cup 2025 in Haldwani : Uttarakhand Uttarakhand marked a historic moment in Indian sports by hosting the Asian Cadet Cup India-2025 in Haldwani, inaugurated by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on September 19, 2025. Organised by the Fencing Association of India, the international tournament is being held at Manaskhand […]
