Visva-Bharati University will soon get the ‘heritage’ tag from UNESCO to take the distinction of world’s first living heritage university.   About the ‘Visva Bharati University’ – It is one of India’s major Central Government funded autonomous university located in Santiniketan, West Bengal. It is well-known as a distinguished centre for Visual Art practice and… Continue reading Visva Bharati University

The United Nations refugee agency recently reported that seven Haitian migrants have died in the Andean highlands of Peru as anti-government protests have prevented them from crossing into Bolivia.   About Andes Mountain – The Andes is the longest above-water mountain range in the world. The Andes Mountains extend over seven countries — Argentina (Mount Aconcagua), Bolivia… Continue reading Andes Mountains

Delhi High Court recently sought the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) response in a plea moved by two registered trusts against the ASI’s communication rejecting permission to organise a cultural programme at the Agra Fort celebrating the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.   About the ‘Agra Fort’ – It is a large 16th-century fortress of red sandstone located… Continue reading Agra Fort

Logistics company DP World recently said that it has won a major contract to develop, operate and maintain a mega-container terminal at Deendayal Port in Gujarat under the public-private partnership mode.   About Deendayal Port – Deendayal Port (previously called Kandla port) is situated in the Kandla Creek and is 90 kms from the mouth… Continue reading Dendayal Port

President of India greeted fellow citizens on the eve of the birthday of Sant Guru Ravidas.   About Guru Ravidas – Guru Ravidas Jayanthi is commemorated on Magh Purnima, the day of the full moon in the month of Magh, according to the Hindu Lunar calendar. Guru Ravidas was a 14th-century famous Bhakti Movement saint.… Continue reading Guru Ravidas

Recently the annual faunal survey was held in the Shendurney wildlife sanctuary.   About the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary – Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Western Ghats of India, in the Kollam district of Kerala. This Sanctuary derives its name from Chenkurinji (Gluta travancorica), a species endemic to this region. It… Continue reading Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary

Recently, expert snake catchers from the Irula tribe in Tamil Nadu, were awarded the Padma Shri.   About the ‘Irula Tribe’ – Irulas are one of India’s oldest indigenous communities and they are a particularly vulnerable tribal group. They live primarily in the northern districts of Tamil Nadu, as well as in parts of Kerala… Continue reading Irula Tribe

Recently, a Royal Bengal tiger was found dead in Assam’s Orang National Park due to age-related problems.   About the ‘Orang National Park’ – It is located on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River in the state of Assam. It was established as a sanctuary in 1985 and declared a National Park on 13 April… Continue reading Orang National Park

Recently, a new study revealed that the Kashmir Valley has bucked the trend of Asiatic black attacks on humans rarely reported throughout the animal’s global range.   About the ‘Asiatic Black Bear’ – The Asiatic black bear is known as the Moon bear. The Asiatic black bear has 7 subspecies, out of which we find… Continue reading Asiatic Black Bear

For the first G20 Tourism Working Group meeting to be held in Rann of Kutch. India’s rural tourism and archaeological tourism potential will be projected to the world.   Focus of the meeting – Rural Tourism for Community Empowerment and Poverty Alleviation. To improve Rural and Archaeological Tourism with suggestions from international boards and best… Continue reading Rural and archaeological tourism of India