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India will host the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Parliaments of Commonwealth Countries (CSPOC) in 2026, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced at the CSPOC Standing Committee Meeting in Guernsey. Guernsey, British crown dependency and island, second Read More …
India has joined the prestigious UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics (UN-CEBD). India as a member As part of the committee, India will contribute to shaping global standards and practices in harnessing big Read More …
Children born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2039, will comprise Generation Beta. This generation succeeds Generation Alpha. According to McCrindle, Generation Beta will be the most tech-savvy among the rest, experiencing a seamless blend of the digital and Read More …
Recently, large retardant-spraying planes, and 20 water-dropping helicopters, were deployed to drop a large amount of bright pink fire retardant to curb the Southern California fires in the United States of America. Benefits of Fire Retardants: Concerns and Risks: (Source: Read More …
US President-elect Donald Trump said on January 7 that he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America”. Earlier, Trump targeted US neighbours, from threatening to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal, to Read More …
India’s ranking has dropped by five points to 85 in Hanley passport index 2025. About Hanley passport index Key Highlights
The Interpol has issued the first Silver Notice on the request of Italy which has sought information about the assets of a senior mafia member. About Silver Notice How will India Benefit Interpol’s colour-coded notices At present, the Interpol has Read More …
Shigemi Fukahori, a survivor of the 1945 Nagasaki atomic bombing and a lifelong advocate for peace and the abolition of nuclear weapons, has passed away at the age of 93. About Shigemi Fukahori Hiroshima bombing Nagasaki bombing
Ethiopia celebrated Orthodox Christmas, locally known as “Lidet”, on 7th January 2025, in a display of deep religious devotion and cultural heritage. Highlights of the Celebration:
The 18th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD), inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 9 in Bhubaneswar, celebrates the invaluable contributions of the Indian diaspora to their homeland. 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD)
The Indian Army and the Argentine Army have embarked on a historic joint military expedition to Mt. Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas at 6,995 meters. This pioneering venture, which runs from January 3 to 20, 2025, symbolizes a Read More …
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the remote region of Tibet on the morning of January 7th, claiming the lives of over 120 people and causing widespread tremors across the Himalayas, affecting neighboring countries like Nepal, Bhutan, and northern India. Key Read More …
The recent announcement by the visiting US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan marks a potentially transformative step in Indo-US civil nuclear cooperation, addressing long-standing barriers that have hindered progress since the 2008 nuclear deal. About The US Entity List Key Read More …
The first bird-flu (H5N1) related human death has been reported in the US, according to the Louisiana department of health, where the death occurred. About Bird Flu (Avian Influenza): (Source: BBC & WHO)
According to media reports, the World Bank is set to approve a $20 billion indicative lending package for Pakistan a pioneering 10-year initiative to protect its funded projects from political transitions and focus on six targeted areas. Country Partnership Framework