Ladakh biodiversity : Ladakh’s First Biodiversity Heritage Site: Yaya Tso Yaya Tso, located in the Changthang region of Ladakh, has been declared as the first Biodiversity Heritage Site of the Union Territory. This decision was taken by the Ladakh Administration in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation and Birds Club of Ladakh. Yaya Tso is a…
Kenya Ladies Open : Kenya Open Golf Ladies European Tour 2023: India’s Aditi Ashok Secures Fourth Place The Kenya Open Golf Ladies European Tour 2023 has come to a close with India’s Aditi Ashok securing fourth place. The prestigious tournament was held in Vipingo Ridge, Mombasa, Kenya, from 27th April to 1st May 2023. The…
UNESCO-listed Ukraine’s Odesa a World Heritage Site in Danger The Ukrainian city of Odesa, a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site, is facing an environmental crisis due to the uncontrolled construction of high-rise buildings along its coastline. The city is known for its beautiful beaches and 19th-century architecture, which attracts a large number of tourists every year….
G20 International Financial Architecture Working Group holds meeting in Chandigarh The G20 International Financial Architecture Working Group held a meeting in Chandigarh, India, on April 8, 2023. The meeting was attended by senior officials from G20 and guest countries, as well as representatives from international organizations, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and…
Lala Lajpat Rai | India Observes 158th Birth Anniversary of Freedom Fighter Lala Lajpat Rai, a prominent freedom fighter and social reformer of India, was born on January 28, 1865, in Dhudike village of Punjab province of British India. He was also known as ‘Punjab Kesari’ (Lion of Punjab) and played a significant role in…
Khadi Fest 2023 Inaugurated in Mumbai The 23rd edition of the Khadi Fest was inaugurated in Mumbai on April 26, 2023, by the Minister of State for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, Pratap Chandra Sarangi. The event was organized by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) to promote Khadi and other village industries and…
Jammu and Kashmir Saras Fair | Government to Host Its First Saras Fair 2023 The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to host its first-ever Saras fair in 2023. The fair will be organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) to promote local entrepreneurship and handicrafts. This initiative aims to boost the…
Pune Metro Project | India’s Deepest Metro Station Coming Up at Pune Civil Court The city of Pune in Maharashtra is set to have India’s deepest metro station at the Pune Civil Court. The station will be 60 meters below ground level, making it the deepest metro station in the country. This station is part…
Vietnam President Nguyen Xuan Phuc Announces Resignation Vietnam’s President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has announced his resignation from the post of President, citing personal reasons. He has been serving as the President since April 2021. He is the first Vietnamese President to resign from the post before the end of the term. Why this News is…
UAE India Trade discussing settling non-oil trade in Rupees The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India are in talks to settle non-oil trade in Indian rupees. The discussions were held during a meeting between India’s Commerce and Industry Minister and the UAE’s Minister of Economy. The two countries also discussed increasing their bilateral trade and…
