Pritish Nandy (1951-2025), celebrated poet, journalist & filmmaker, passed away on Jan 8, 2025. Know his life, PNC films, journalism career & legacy for exams.
Aakash
Section 1 of 5 🇮🇳 National News ₹50,000 Crore Investment in National Waterways The Government of India announced a major infrastructure initiative with an investment of ₹50,000 crore over the next five years for the development of the inland water transport system. 💡 Key Objectives Improve efficiency of national waterways Enhance sustainability of transport infrastructure … Read more
Lionel Messi received the US Presidential Medal of Freedom on January 5, 2025, becoming the first male footballer to receive America’s highest civilian honor from President Biden.
Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia’s President, is India’s Republic Day 2025 chief guest. Learn about India-Indonesia strategic partnership, trade relations, and historical ties.
Section 1 of 8 📊 Index & Rankings India Slips in Henley Passport Index 2025 India has slipped to 85th position in the Henley Passport Index 2025, down from 80th in 2024. The index, which measures visa-free access for passport holders, is compiled using data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Singapore retained the … Read more
Section 1 of 6 🌐 International News UNESCO Adds Sevdalinka to Intangible Cultural Heritage List UNESCO recognized Sevdalinka (Sevdah), a traditional folk music genre originating from the 16th-century Ottoman Empire, as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Recognition Details: Music Genre – Sevdalinka (also called Sevdah) Type – Traditional folk music Origin – 16th-century Ottoman Empire Nickname – … Read more
Section 1 of 6 📊 Index & Rankings Indian Railways Records ₹2 Lakh Crore Capex in FY25 Indian Railways achieved a capital expenditure of over ₹2 lakh crore in FY25 (up to December 2024), representing 76% of the total allocation. Capital Expenditure Breakdown: Total Capex – Over ₹2 lakh crore (76% of allocation) Gross Budgetary … Read more
Section 1 of 7 📊 Index & Rankings India Second Most Targeted Nation for Cyberattacks According to the CloudSEK ThreatLandscape Report 2024, India ranked as the second most targeted nation for cyberattacks globally, recording 95 data theft cases. Global Cyberattack Rankings: Rank Country Data Theft Cases 1 United States 140 cases 2 India 95 cases … Read more
DGFT revises FTP 2023 with mandatory stakeholder consultations. Learn about Foreign Trade Policy changes, DGFT functions, IEC code, and consultation process for competitive exams.
Section 1 of 6 🌐 International News Hanoi Declared World’s Most Polluted City Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, was ranked as the world’s most polluted city with PM2.5 levels peaking at 266 micrograms per cubic meter, triggering severe health concerns. Pollution Crisis Details: City – Hanoi, capital of Vietnam Global Ranking – Most polluted city … Read more