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India-Pakistan Meet On Sidelines Of SCO Summit 2024

Context The recent visit of Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to Islamabad (Pakistan) for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit was marked by warmth and courtesy from Pakistani officials. This has sparked discussions about a potential thaw in India-Pakistan...

World Statistics Day 2024, Themes, Objective and Significance

World Statistics Day 2024 is set to be celebrated on October 20, 2024, marking the significance of statistics in shaping society. Established by the United Nations Statistical Commission, this global event occurs every five years to emphasize the crucial role...

National Sports Governance Bill 2024

About Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024 Objectives: Development and promotion of sports and welfare measures for sportspersons. Establishment of ethical and good governance practices in sports federations. Creation of an equitable system for resolving sports disputes. What are the...

Insurance to Mitigate Vulnerabilities

Challenges in Realising Disaster Risk Many citizens underestimate the personal impact of disasters, believing they only affect others. However, devastating disasters, such as earthquakes, can affect anyone, potentially rendering even middle-class individuals homeless. Disasters can severely hinder national economic aspirations,...

Trends in Tax Collection

Key highlight of the Trends in Tax Collection In FY24, the contribution of direct taxes to total tax revenue reached 56.72%, the highest in 14 years. The direct tax-to-GDP ratio also hit a two-decade high of 6.64%. Personal income tax...

Hamas Top Leader Yahya Sinwar Eliminated by Israeli Forces

About HAMAS Formation: It was founded in 1987 during the First Intifada (Palestinian uprising) as an offshoot of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood. It emerged as a response to Israeli occupation in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Ideology: The group...

Hoolock Gibbon

About Hoolock Gibbon Hoolock Gibbons are the smallest and fastest of all apes, and live in tropical and subtropical forests in the southeastern part of Asia. Characteristics They are arboreal (they live in trees) and rely on dense canopy cover...

International Abhidhamma Divas

About Abhidhamma Divas It commemorates the day when Lord Buddha descended from the celestial realm (Tāvatimsa-devaloka) to Sankassiya (now Sankisa Basantapur) in Uttar Pradesh. The Asokan Elephant Pillar at Sankassiya marks this significant event. Abhidhamma: It refers to the third...

Appointment of Chief Justice of India

Appointment Procedure of CJI CJI is appointed by the President of India – Article 124 (2). The Union Law Ministry seeks the recommendation of the outgoing CJI for the appointment of the next Chief Justice of India. After receipt of...

Mangrove Forest in India 2026: Latest Data, Maps, States and MISHTI Scheme

Mangrove forests in India occupy a very small area, yet they play a massive role in protecting coastlines, supporting biodiversity, fighting climate change, and sustaining coastal livelihoods. For UPSC CSE aspirants, mangroves are a high-yield topic in Environment, Geography, Disaster...