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Top 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India

India is a land of rich cultural heritage, architectural marvels, and natural wonders. UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India represent the country’s history, art, religion,

Special Agencies of United Nations

The Special Agencies of the United Nations play a vital role in upholding global peace, development, and cooperation. These Special Agencies of the United Nations

Tiger Reserves in India: State-Wise List and Established Dates

As of 2025, India proudly shelters 58 Tiger Reserves in India, together covering nearly 2.3% of the nation’s land area. Among them, Madhya Pradesh leads

Neighboring Countries of India. SPM IAS Academy

Neighboring Countries of India: List, Capitals, and Physical Features

Neighboring countries of India hold immense geographical, cultural, and strategic importance. India, a prominent South Asian nation, stands out as one of the largest countries

Kenton R. Miller Award, 2025 to the Director General of Kaziranga National Park

In the world of biodiversity conservation, the Kenton R. Miller Award is a prestigious global accolade. The recent recognition of Dr. Sonali Ghosh, the Director of Kaziranga National

Nobel Prize in Economics, 2025

Why in the News? On 13th October, 2025, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the ‘Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of

Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2025: Measuring Poverty Beyond Income

“Unlike traditional income-based poverty measures, the MPI captures the complex realities of deprivation affecting people’s lives in multiple dimensions.” In this article we will discuss

Maitri II – India’s next Chapter of Research in Antarctica

Why in the news? The Finance Ministry has approved Maitri II, India’s next-generation research station in eastern Antarctica, scheduled for completion by January 2029. Aligned

THINGTAM PHENOMENON IN MIZORAM

This article discusses the unique Thingtam Phenomenon in Mizoram. It highlights its history, causes and consequences on our ecology, agrarian economy and livelihoods of the

UNESCO’S VIRTUAL MUSEUM – Connecting Heritage and Technology

“When a cultural object is stolen, we lose a part of our identity. Learning about these missing objects is the first step toward their recovery.”