प्रधानमंत्री ने स्वतंत्रता सेनानी मंगल पांडे की जयंती पर उन्हें श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित की।
मंगल पांडे
उनका जन्म 19 जुलाई 1827 को उत्तर प्रदेश के बलिया जिले के नगवा गांव में हुआ था।
मंगल पांडे ब्रिटिश ईस्ट इंडिया कंपनी की 34वीं बंगाल नेटिव इन्फैंट्री के सिपाही के रूप में अपनी भूमिका और 1857 की भारतीय बगावत को भड़काने के लिए प्रसिद्ध हैं, जिसे भारत की प्रथम स्वतंत्रता संग्राम के रूप में जाना जाता है।
Kerala has claimed the top spot as the country’s leading state for new faunal discoveries, in a record-breaking year for India’s biodiversity documentation.
Other Notable Discoveries
A Snake Species from Himachal Pradesh named Anguiculus Dicaprioi, honoring actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio for his advocacy on climate and biodiversity issues.
Other Herpetological highlights include two new genera; 37 reptilian species; and Five amphibians, including one representing a new genus.
Recently ,India co-chaired a high-level meeting of the Group of Friends for Accountability for Crimes Against Peacekeepers.
History of UN Peacekeeping
UN Peacekeeping began in 1948 with the establishment of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) in the Middle East to monitor ceasefires
It initially focused on unarmed observation and mediation.
During the Cold War, operations were limited due to global political tensions.
However, after the Cold War, peacekeeping expanded significantly, with multidimensional missions addressing civil conflicts, governance support, human rights protection, and humanitarian efforts.
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are rapidly expanding their strategic partnership, marking a significant evolution from traditional trade ties to future-focused cooperation in energy, innovation, and sustainability.
Concerns & Challenges Need To Address
Geopolitical Sensitivities: India’s balancing act amid Israel-Gaza tensions and UAE’s evolving stance in West Asia presents diplomatic challenges.
Trade & Economic Concerns: Despite CEPA’s success, trade remains concentrated in a few sectors like gems and petroleum. Diversifying exports into tech, pharma, and renewables is still a work in progress.
Regulatory Loopholes & Irregularities: A loophole in the India-UAE Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) allowed traders to import gold disguised as platinum alloy, causing ₹1,700 crore in revenue loss.
Silver imports from UAE jumped 647x in one year, raising concerns about value-add compliance and misuse of GIFT City’s relaxed regulations.
The Union Minister of Culture and Tourism has said that the government is committed to raising the contribution of tourism in the country’s economy to 10% by 2047.
India’s Tourism Sector: Key Highlights
India’s tourism sector, rich in heritage, culture, and diversity, is emerging as a global favorite and a key driver of economic growth.
India’s economy is $4 trillion today, expected to reach $32 trillion by 2047.
Tourism contributes 5–6% to India’s economy currently.
The aim is for tourism to contribute 10% of the economy by 2047 — aligning with global benchmarks.
India is stepping up its regulatory framework to address the use of antibiotics in food animal production, reflecting a broader international push to safeguard human health and ensure food safety.
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