Why in the news? The ADB has revised India’s economic growth forecast upward to 7.2% for the current fiscal. Asian Development Bank (ADB) Formation: Established in 1966. Headquartered: Manila, Philippines. Members: Owned by 68 members. Aim: To promote social and … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Prime Minister paid tribute to C. Rajagopalachari on his birth anniversary Rajagopalachari Birth: Born on December 10, 1878, in Hosur, Tamil Nadu Role in India’s Freedom Movement: Early Congressman and part of the Non-Cooperation Movement … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India and Italy set to implement the Italy-India Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029. Italy Location: southern and western Europe. Capital: Rome Border Countries: France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia and the two enclaves of Vatican City and San … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The inaugural meeting of the India-Brunei Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation was held in New Delhi. Brunei Location: Southeast Asia Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan Bordering Country: Malaysia Bordering Waterbody: South China Sea Climate: Tropical … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Deepavali festival was added in the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) What is it?: According to UNESCO, Intangible Cultural Heritage refers to “practices, expressions, knowledge, and … Continue reading →