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The UNESCO’s Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects was launched on September 29, 2025, during UNESCO’s World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (MONDIACULT) in Barcelona. Significance:This marks the first-ever virtual museum dedicated to stolen cultural heritage, positioning UNESCO at the forefront of digital heritage preservation and global cultural justice. Source: UNESCO
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has signed a new £350 million defence deal with the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer to buy missiles for the Indian army.
India has reiterated that a secure, peaceful, and stable Afghanistan is essential for the well-being of its people, regional stability, and global security. The remarks were made during the 7th Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan, held in Moscow. Participants India’s Stand Background
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on October 9, 2025, that the Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to László Krasznahorkai of Hungary. The award citation praises him “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art.” About the Laureate Other Notable Works Nobel Prize in Literature — Quick Facts
In a landmark decision, California has officially designated Deepavali (Diwali) as a state holiday, becoming the third U.S. state to formally recognise the Indian festival of lights. Legislative Background The move follows the passage of Bill AB 268 in September 2025, which successfully cleared both houses of the California Legislature and was awaiting final approval by the state governor.With the governor’s assent, California has joined a growing list of U.S. Read More …
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has raised the possibility of reviving the Keystone XL pipeline project during his recent visit to the White House, where he met U.S. President Donald Trump. Project Overview The Keystone XL pipeline, approved in 2010 by the Canadian National Energy Board, was a 1,179-mile (1,897 km) proposed pipeline connecting the oil sands of Alberta, Canada, to Steele City, Nebraska, where it would link to existing Read More …
On October 8, 2025, Russia’s lower house of parliament (State Duma) approved a proposal to withdraw from the Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement (PMDA) — a landmark arms-control pact with the United States that sought to reduce stockpiles of weapons-grade plutonium left over from the Cold War. 🔹 About the PMDA Agreement 🔹 Objective of the Agreement 🔹 Background and Suspension 🔹 Current Development
Starting October 12, 2025, all non-European Union (EU) citizens, including British visitors, will experience a major change in the way they enter and exit the Schengen area, as the long-delayed biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) comes into operation. 🔹 What is the Entry/Exit System (EES)? 🔹 Countries Covered under the System 🔹 How the System Works 🔹 Purpose and Benefits 🔹 Next Step: European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)
The US federal government’s fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30 of the following year. For the government to function, a funding legislation (budget) outlining spending limits for all federal agencies must be: This legislation enables the government to meet its expenses for the fiscal year. Continuing Resolution (CR) If a full-year funding bill is not passed, Congress may approve a continuing resolution (CR), a short-term funding measure Read More …
The United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG), led by the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, commenced the four-day Exercise Konkan with the Indian Navy in the Western Indian Ocean. The joint maritime drill aims to enhance interoperability and combined maritime–air capabilities between the two navies. First-Ever CSG-to-CSG Exercise First held in 2004, Exercise Konkan has traditionally been a biennial bilateral exercise between India and the U.K. However, the 2025 Read More …
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to the United States, cautioning that the supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would lead to a “dangerous new escalation” in the ongoing conflict. The war in Ukraine — Europe’s deadliest since World War II — has already triggered the biggest confrontation between Russia and the West since the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. Russian officials now describe the situation as Read More …
In a historic first, Britain has appointed Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, making her the first woman to lead the Church of England in its 1,400-year history. Mullally, who becomes the 106th Archbishop, will also serve as the ceremonial head of nearly 85 million Anglicans worldwide. Global Impact and Theological Divides While the appointment represents a significant step toward gender equality in one of the last male-dominated Read More …
Scientists have warned that the Amazon’s “flying rivers” — invisible streams of moisture that carry rain across South America — are weakening due to deforestation and climate change. The decline threatens to disrupt forests, agriculture, and hydropower, with far-reaching effects across the continent. What Are “Flying Rivers”? “Flying rivers” are vast airborne streams of moisture that transport rainfall from the Atlantic Ocean westward across the Amazon Basin. This continuous process Read More …
India has been re-elected to the Part II of the Council of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized UN agency. Part II comprises of States making the largest contribution to the provision of facilities for international civil air navigation. Election Details About ICAO Council India’s Role Significance of Re-Election
Event Overview Phases of the Exercise Indian Navy’s Participation Significance for India