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Heritage & Culture
Maratha Military Landscapes – UNESCO Recognition
The Maratha Military Landscapes were inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List for their strategic military planning with forts positioned across hilltops, plateaus, and coastal areas. These were not luxury residences but military strongholds showcasing innovative defense architecture across diverse terrains.
Defence & Security
Operation SHIVA 2025
Launched by the Indian Army for Amarnath Yatra security, Operation SHIVA 2025 deploys 8,500+ troops with anti-drone systems, advanced surveillance technology, medical facilities, and disaster readiness. This comprehensive approach ensures safe pilgrimage through multi-layered security measures.
Governance & Administration
ISO Certified Police Station
Arthunkal Police Station in Kerala received IS/ISO 9001:2015 certification for excellence in crime control, law and order maintenance, and public grievance redressal. This recognition under the Modernised Cherthala Police Programme sets a benchmark for quality management in policing.
Environment
Harela Festival Plantation Drive
Uttarakhand’s Harela festival plantation drive promoted themes “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” (One Tree in Mother’s Name) and “Harela Ka Tyohar Manao, Dharti Maa Ka Rin Chukao” (Celebrate Harela, Pay Mother Earth’s Debt). Over 5 lakh saplings were planted across Garhwal and Kumaon regions under CM Pushkar Singh Dhami’s leadership.
Historical Architecture
Gingee Fort – Troy of the East
Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu is called the ‘Troy of the East’ for its exceptional defense architecture that made it impenetrable for centuries. The fort’s strategic design successfully resisted numerous invasions, comparable to the legendary city of Troy’s defensive prowess.
World Heritage
Cambodian Genocide Memorial Sites
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, M-13 prison, and Choeung Ek Killing Fields were added to UNESCO Heritage List in 2025. These sites commemorate atrocities under the Khmer Rouge regime (1975-1979), marking Cambodia’s first modern historical UNESCO nomination focused on genocide remembrance.
Banking & Finance
RBI Regulatory Penalties
RBI imposed penalties on HDFC Bank (₹4.88 lakh) for foreign investment issues in term loans and Shriram Finance (₹2.70 lakh) for violating digital lending norms. These actions reflect RBI’s emphasis on strict compliance with financial regulations and digital lending guidelines.
Employment & Economy
Employment-Linked Incentive Scheme
The Cabinet approved a ₹1 lakh crore scheme targeting 3.5 crore jobs (1.92 crore first-time workers) from August 2025 to July 2027. Provides ₹15,000 wage support per employee and ₹3,000 per month to employers, boosting formal employment creation.
Defence Technology
Astra BVRAAM Indigenous Success
The Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile, tested from Su-30 MKI, features a homegrown Radio Frequency (RF) seeker. This indigenous technology reduces foreign dependence and exemplifies India’s ‘Make in India’ defense capabilities and self-reliance.
Sports
Italy’s Historic T20 World Cup Qualification
On July 11, 2025, Italy secured debut entry into the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (to be held in India and Sri Lanka). This marks Italy’s first-ever appearance in an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, representing a historic milestone for Italian cricket alongside the Netherlands.
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Why were Maratha Military Landscapes recognized by UNESCO?
Strategic placement across diverse terrains
Hilltops, plateaus, and coastal areas for defense
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What is Operation SHIVA 2025 focused on?
Amarnath Yatra security with 8,500+ troops
Anti-drone systems and surveillance measures
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Which Kerala police station received ISO 9001:2015 certification?
Arthunkal Police Station
For crime control and grievance redressal excellence
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What are the two Harela festival themes in Uttarakhand?
Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam & Dharti Maa Ka Rin Chukao
Over 5 lakh saplings planted
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Why is Gingee Fort called ‘Troy of the East’?
Impenetrable design resisting invasions
Located in Tamil Nadu
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What do Cambodian UNESCO sites commemorate?
Genocide under Khmer Rouge regime (1975-1979)
Tuol Sleng Museum, M-13 prison, Choeung Ek Fields
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What is the wage support under employment-linked incentive scheme?
₹15,000 per employee
₹1 lakh crore scheme for 3.5 crore jobs
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What indigenous feature does Astra BVRAAM have?
Radio Frequency (RF) seeker
Reduces foreign dependence, Make in India
Think & Discuss
Dark Tourism: Should Genocide Sites Become UNESCO World Heritage?
Context from today’s quiz: Cambodia’s Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, M-13 prison, and Choeung Ek Killing Fields were added to UNESCO World Heritage List in 2025. These sites commemorate the Khmer Rouge genocide (1975-1979) that killed nearly 2 million people. This raises profound questions about memorializing humanity’s darkest chapters.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
UNESCO’s World Heritage List traditionally celebrates human achievement and natural wonders. However, inscribing sites of mass atrocity creates a new category: heritage of horror. While these locations serve as crucial educational tools and memorials for victims, their inclusion alongside the Taj Mahal and Great Wall raises philosophical questions about what “heritage” means and whether horror should be preserved and potentially commodified through tourism.
Should sites of mass atrocity and genocide be designated as World Heritage, or does this risk sanitizing trauma, creating “dark tourism,” and diluting the meaning of heritage preservation?
Should sites of mass atrocity and genocide be designated as World Heritage, or does this risk sanitizing trauma, creating “dark tourism,” and diluting the meaning of heritage preservation?
- How can societies balance preserving genocide sites for education and remembrance with the ethical concerns of potentially turning mass suffering into tourist attractions?
- Does UNESCO designation provide necessary protection and international recognition, or does it inadvertently normalize visiting sites of extreme human suffering as part of cultural tourism?
- Should there be a separate UNESCO category for atrocity memorials distinct from cultural and natural heritage, or would separation diminish their importance in collective human memory?
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