World Youth Skills Day is an annual event designated by the United Nations General Assembly in November 2014, with the first observance on July 15, 2015. Introduction: The World Youth Skills Day, established by the United Nations General Assembly in November 2014, is observed annually on July 15, with the first celebration occurring in 2015. […]
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PM Modi’s Austria visit ended on Wednesday (July 10). The successful trip saw the PM meet business leaders and discuss areas of bilateral cooperation, with this year marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Austria. Why PM Modi’s Austria Visit is in the News? The Indian Prime Minister made an official trip (July
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Paris Olympics Games 2024 will take place from July 26 to August 11, showcasing 329 events at iconic locations such as the Eiffel Tower and Versailles, along with notable sports and worldwide broadcasts, which will celebrate excellence, friendship, and respect. Introduction The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad and branded
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Same Sex Marriage in India: Reputed senior advocates well-versed with rules regulating adjudication of review petitions took CJI D Y Chandrachud by surprise with their ‘cart-before-the horse’ requests for an open court hearing of petitions seeking reconsideration of the Supreme Court’s Oct 17, 2023, judgment unanimously denying legalisation of same-sex marriages. Why is Same Sex
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UNESCO has approved the designation of 11 new Biosphere Reserves in 11 countries, including Belgium and Gambia for the first time and two transboundary biosphere reserves. Why are Biosphere Reserves in the news? UNESCO has designated 11 new biosphere reserves across 11 countries, including the first-ever ones in Belgium and Gambia, as well as two
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Assam flood situation improved slightly on Wednesday, 08 July, with major rivers receding, reducing the affected population to 1.7 million across 26 districts. The total death toll from this year’s floods, landslides, and storms has risen to 92, with 84 deaths due to the floods alone, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
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PM Modi’s visit to Russia on July 8-9 for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit. This visit is notable as it’s his first trip to Russia since the Russia-Ukraine war began in February 2022. Why is PM Modi’s visit to Russia in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Moscow on Monday (08 July) and Tuesday for
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Revised Criminal Law Bills: The Indian government has proposed significant reforms to modernize the outdated criminal justice system, addressing inefficiencies and delays. These changes aim to enhance fairness, transparency, and effectiveness. Why are Criminal Law Bills in the News? The three new criminal laws were passed by Parliament in 2023 and come into effect from July
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The central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi also constituted cabinet committees with the help of its allies.
What’s in this Article? Table of Contents Why in the news? What is Sengol? Who Design Sengol? What is Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam? Historical Significance of Sengol How Did Sengol Become a Part of India’s Independence? Where is the Sengol currently? Why in news? Samajwadi Party MP RK Chaudhary stirred a row after he demanded that the
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