India has been elected by acclamation to the United Nations Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR) for the 2025–2027 term. 1. What is ISAR? ISAR operates under the United Nations Conference on Trade and...
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the 26th edition of its flagship report, Women and Men in India 2024: Selected Indicators and Data. 1. Overview of the Report: • The report provides a comprehensive analysis of...
Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu, is one of Assam’s most cherished festivals, marking the Assamese New Year and the onset of the spring season. 1. Dates: In 2025, Rongali Bihu will be celebrated from April 14 to April 20. 2. Significance: It symbolizes...
ISRO successfully guided the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM-4) to a safe re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere, marking a significant milestone in space debris mitigation. 1. Mission Overview: POEM-4 was the upper stage of the PSLV-C60 rocket, launched on...
Renowned Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has made history by becoming the first Indian to receive the prestigious Fred Darrington Sand Master Award. 1. Award and Event: Pattnaik was honored with the Fred Darrington Sand Master Award at the Sandworld 2025...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge, India’s first vertical lift sea bridge, in Tamil Nadu on Ram Navami, April 6, 2025. 1. New Pamban Bridge Features: India’s First Vertical Lift Sea Bridge, spanning...
