Hockey Asia Cup 2025: India defeated Korea 4-1 in the final of the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir, Bihar, clinching their fourth title. With this victory, India also sealed direct qualification for the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands. Hockey Asia Cup 2025 is a quadrennial international men’s […]
Tag: 10th Sep 2025
Cotton Cultivation in India
Cotton Cultivation in India: Apart from extending the 11% import duty waiver on cotton, the Union government has raised the MSP for cotton for the 2025–26 season and expanded procurement efforts to support farmers facing price pressures and stabilize the textile industry. The move addresses both the challenges of rising imports and the need to […]
Indian Healthcare League
Indian Healthcare League: The Indian Healthcare League (IHL), launched by cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara, brings together doctors from leading hospitals to play cricket and raise cancer awareness. It is awellness and awareness initiative modeled on the IPL format, featuring doctors from AIIMS, Fortis, Max, and other leading hospitals. There are Six regional franchises (Delhi, Gujarat, Rajasthan, […]
India and Israel sign Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA)
India and Israel sign Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA): India and Israel signed a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) in New Delhi, witnessed by Finance Ministers of India and Bezalel Smotrich. India and Israel sign Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) is a landmark investment protection and promotion treaty between India and Israel. Provides a minimum standard of treatment […]
Balance of Payments
Balance of Payments: India has emerged as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, recording an average annual GDP growth of 8.2% from 2021 to 2024, outpacing countries like Vietnam, China, and the United States. Despite strong growth, India faces low net foreign capital inflows, reflecting a gap between GDP expansion and investor sentiment in its Balance […]
Protected Areas
Protected Areas: A recent study highlights the importance of Protected areas (PAs) in balancing conservation with community livelihoods.A protected area in India is a designated region focused on conserving biodiversity and protecting wildlife from human interference. India has a network of over 1,000 Protected Areas, including 107 National Parks, covering approximately 5.32% of the country’s […]
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has projected that the La Niña
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has projected that the La Niña: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has projected that the La Niña weather phenomenon may return between September and November 2025.La Niña is a natural climate phenomenon that occurs when the surface waters of the central and eastern Pacific Ocean become unusually cold due to stronger-than-normal […]
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): The rising vulnerability of passwords has led to the adoption of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) worldwide. Popular apps like Google Authenticator now use TOTP-based codes that refresh every 30 seconds to enhance digital security.It is a security mechanism that requires users to verify identity using two different factors something they know (password) and […]
CP Radhakrishnan Elected as India’s 15th Vice President
CP Radhakrishnan Elected as India’s 15th Vice President: CP Radhakrishnan, the former Tamil Nadu BJP president and Maharashtra Governor, was elected as the 15th Vice President of India, defeating opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy, a senior advocate and former Supreme Court judge. The election witnessed a high turnout of 98.3%, showcasing the unity and participation […]
Abhimanyu Mishra, the 16-year-old American chess prodigy, has made history by defeating World Champion D Gukesh at the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025
Abhimanyu Mishra, the 16-year-old American chess prodigy, has made history by defeating World Champion D Gukesh at the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025: Abhimanyu Mishra, a 16-year-old chess prodigy from the United States, has taken the global chess community by storm. Already celebrated as the youngest Grandmaster in history, he recently etched his name in the […]
