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The Gender Snapshot 2022

In News Recently, the UN report “Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): The Gender Snapshot 2022” was released. It was released by United Nations Women (UN Women). Report Highlights Gender equality: It will take close to 300 years to achieve full gender equality at the current rate of progress, according to the report. Achieving […]

Mohenjo-daro

In News  Pakistan’s Department of Archaeology warned that heavy rainfall in the Sindh province threatened the World Heritage status of Mohenjo Daro About Mohenjo-daro  Mohenjo-Daro or the “Mound of the dead” lies in Larkana district of Sindh (Pakistan), about 5 km away from the Indus. It is one of the largest of the Indus Valley […]

Shumang Leela

In News The 50th All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2021-2022 kicked off  in Imphal. About Shumang Leela which means ‘Courtyard performance‘ is a traditional Manipuri theatrical art form considered to have developed in the 19 th and 20 th century. It is believed to be descended from Lai Haraoba, a ritual of the Meiti Community. […]

Basilica of Bom Jesus

In News The Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, a major tourist attraction, would be closed for visitors for a month for restoration. About The Basilica of Bom Jesus is part of the Churches and Convents of Goa listed under UNESCOs World Heritage List. It contains the tomb of St Francis-Xavier, illustrating the evangelization […]

Ban on Conversion Therapy for the LGBTQIA+ Community

In Context Recently, the National Medical Commission (NMC), the apex regulatory body of medical professionals in India, has written to all State Medical Councils, banning conversion therapy. More about the news The NMC is following a Madras High Court directive to issue an official notification listing conversion therapy as wrong, under the Indian Medical Council […]

V. O. Chidambaram Pillai

In News Recently, the PM hails freedom fighter V O Chidambaram Pillai on his birth anniversary. About V. O. Chidambaram Pillai Early Life: V. O. Chidambaram Pillai was born on September 5, 1872 in the town of Ottapidaram in Tuticorin district of Tamil Nadu. Career in Politics: V. O. Chidambaram Pillai entered into active politics […]

Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Context September 5th is celebrated as Teachers’ Day in India. The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.  About Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Birth: Born on September 5, 1888, he  served as  2nd President of India from 1962 to 1967 and 1st Vice President of India from 1952 to 1962. He was born in […]

Hyderabad Liberation Day

In News The Ministry of Culture will organize the year-long commemoration of the Hyderabad Liberation Day. Key Points Aim of commemoration:  Paying tribute to all those who gave their lives for the liberation of Samsthan and its merger with the India Union. It is a way for people to celebrate and honor the sacrifice of […]

Women in STEM

Women are still an under-represented population globally in hardcore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Puli Thevar

In News The Prime Minister has paid tributes to brave Puli Thevar on his birth anniversary. About Puli Thevar He was one of the earliest opponents of British rule in South India. He was involved in a vendetta with the Nawab of Arcot who was supported by the British. Puli Thevar, is considered the first […]

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