4th Mekong-Ganga Dhammayatra

A group of over 20 Buddhist scholars and citizens from Thailand recently arrived in Delhi, which marks the 4th Mekong Ganga Dhammayatra pilgrimage. The event aims to enhance connections between the Mekong and Ganga civilizations, led by Dr. Supachai Viraphuchong, ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Rubbercon 2024

Rubbercon 2024 will take place from December 5 to 7 in Kochi, hosted by the Indian Rubber Institute (IRI) and the International Rubber Conference Organization (IRCO), which marks the first time the conference is held in Kerala. The theme is ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

International Gita Mahotsav 2024

The International Gita Mahotsav (IGM) 2024 commenced in Kurukshetra, inaugurated by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, at the historic Brahma Sarovar. The festival runs from November 28 to December 15, 2024. This year, Odisha is the partner state, and ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary: Madhya Pradesh’s 8th Tiger Reserve

The Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary has recently been designated as a tiger reserve and was made by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) approved the move, which is anticipated to enhance ecotourism in ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Oxford Word of the Year 2024 – Brain Rot

Recently, “brain rot” has been declared the Oxford Word of the Year, followed by a public vote with over 37,000 participants. Language experts reviewed six nominated words reflecting recent societal trends. Definition of Brain Rot “Brain rot” signifies a decline ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

West Bengal Recognised for Heritage Tourism: UNESCO

West Bengal has gained recognition as a premier heritage tourism destination by UNESCO , Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced. She emphasised the importance of heritage tourism in generating employment for youth. The state is actively developing heritage sites and enhancing ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Uber Shikara: India’s First Water Transport Service

Uber has introduced Asia’s first water transport service, Uber Shikara, in Dal Lake, Jammu and Kashmir, which blends technology with traditional shikara rides to enhance the tourist experience. Tourists can now book shikara rides through the Uber app that allows ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Gujarat’s ‘Gharchola’ Receives Geographical Indication Tag

Gujarat’s Gharchola has recently been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, which was conferred by the Union government, and took place during the event “GI and Beyond, Virasat Se Vikas Tak” in New Delhi. With this recognition, Gujarat now boasts ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

BIPEX-2024

The national postal exhibition BIPEX-2024 commenced in Patna at the Gyan Bhawan Auditorium and will run for three days. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar inaugurated the exhibition, marking Bihar’s rich postal history. Exhibition Overview BIPEX-2024 features approximately 20,000 postal stamps, which ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Me·Gong Festival 2024

Meghalaya is set to host the Me·Gong Festival 2024, a two-day event that taking place on November 29-30 at Jenjal, Baljek Airport, in West Garo Hills, Tura. The theme for this year is “Echoes of Traditions,” which aims to celebrate ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs