BLOOD MOON
September 7, 2025 — Tonight, millions of people worldwide are turning their eyes skyward to witness a breathtaking celestial spectacle: a Blood Moon. This rare astronomical event is captivating observers from every corner of the globe as the full Moon takes on a dramatic reddish hue during a total lunar eclipse. What is a Blood […]
India Unveils ‘Next‑Gen GST’ Overhaul: A Milestone Step in Fiscal Simplicity and Inclusivity
New Delhi, September 4, 2025 – In a sweeping move aimed at simplifying India’s complex indirect tax structure, the GST Council, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, unveiled a landmark reform on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Key changes include shrinking the existing four GST slabs into just two—5% and 18%—while introducing a 40% “sin and luxury” […]
UDISE+ REPORT 2024-2025
Ministry of Education released a detailed report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2024-25 on school education of India. KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF UDISE+ 2024-2025 REPORT Increased Number of Teachers For the first time in any academic year, since the beginning of UDISE +, the total number of teachers has crossed the 1 […]
VRINDAVANI VASTRA
CONTEXT : In a landmark cultural development, the British Museum has agreed to return the Vrindavani Vastra, a 16th‑century silk textile masterpiece, to Assam on an 18‑month loan for a high-profile exhibition in 2027 . ABOUT VRINDAVANI VASTRA: The Vrindavani Vastra is a sacred silk textile woven in Assam during the 16th century. It depicts […]
SCO SUMMIT 2025
The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, hosted in Tianjin, China, unfolded from August 31 to September 1, 2025. Chaired by President Xi Jinping, it marked the largest gathering in the SCO’s history—with more than 20 heads of state and leaders of 10 international organizations in attendance. Highlights of SCO Summit 2025 Host Country: China, marking […]
WORLD ELEPHANT DAY
World Elephant Day, a global event to raise awareness about the plight of elephants. It is celebrated every year on the 12th August to bring awareness to the status of Asian and African elephants in the wild. It was first observed in 2012, initiated by Canadian filmmakers Patricia Sims and Michael Clark, along with the […]