Subject: Geography
Why in News?
Recently, Dhenkanal Magji got the GI Tag.
About Dhenkanal Magji:-
Source: The Hindu
Subject: Art and Culture
Why in News?
India’s nomination for the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2024-25 is the “Maratha Military Landscapes of India.”
Maratha Military Landscapes
Maratha Military Ideology
Nomination and Criteria
The Maratha Military Landscapes of India is nominated in the category of cultural criteria, specifically under:
India’s Rich UNESCO Heritage
Source: The Hindu
Subject: International Relations
Why in News?
Recently, Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today praised a Republic Day joint India-Oman musical performance performed at the Embassy Reception at Indian embassy in Oman.
Background:-
“Very creative. I appreciate all those who were a part of this effort.”
About Oman:-
Source: PIB
Subject: Polity and Governance
Why in News?
India's rank in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2023 has slipped to 93 out of 180 countries, with a score of 39.
About Corruption Perception Index (CPI):
Source: Times of India
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Subject: Environment and Ecology
Why in News?
Recently, a national exhibition and programme of environment-friendly activities on the LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) themes is being organized on 9th & 10th February 2024, at India Gate, Delhi.
Background:-
About LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment):-
Approach:-
Objectives :-
Source: PIB
Subject: Defense
Why in News?
Recently, the Indian Navy’s INS Sumitra rescued fishermen hijacked by pirates along the east coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden.
Background:-
About INS Sumitra:-
Source: Hindustan Times
Subject: Environment and Ecology
Why in News?
The first scientific survey of the snow leopard in India shows the country is home to 718 of the elusive cats, the government said recently.
About Snow Leopard:
Source: Live Mint
Subject: Defense and Security
Why in News?
The inaugural edition of the India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’ was commenced in Rajasthan.
Exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’
Key components of the Exercise
Source: First Post
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1. Which forts of the Marathas has India nominated for the UNESCO World Heritage List? | ![]() |
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