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Kataragama Esala Festival: Celebrating Sri Lanka's Ancient Traditions
The festival which is celebrated across faiths is known to have deep bonds bridging India and Sri Lanka.
Katharagama’s main temple of the Maha Devala is dedicated to the Hindu God of War, Skanda
The main highlight of the festival is the grand procession, or perahera, which features beautifully adorned elephants, traditional dancers, drummers, and devotees carrying sacred relics and offerings
Missy Elliott’s “The Rain” Sent to Venus by NASA
Missy Elliott expressed profound excitement on Twitter, describing the event as “crazy” and a moment that extends beyond earthly boundaries.
This mission underscores NASA’s ongoing exploration of Venus, with upcoming missions like DAVINCI and VERITAS slated to launch in the coming decade.
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India's Achievement in Completing 4th ICCPR Human Rights
India highlighted its efforts in protecting vulnerable groups and its contributions to the global human rights framework
The Human Rights Committee, composed of 18 independent experts, monitors the implementation of ICCPR by conducting periodic reviews and making observations and recommendations.
India, a state party to ICCPR since 1979, had previously undergone three reviews, the last in 1997.
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India’s External Affairs Minister Boosts Relationship with Mauritius
On July 16, 2024, Dr. Jaishankar inaugurated the India-Mauritius Maitree Udyan in Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius.
As part of the inauguration, Dr. Jaishankar planted a tree in the Maitree Udyan.
Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth’s attendance at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony on June 9, 2024.
The UK has refused to return the islands, citing strategic importance, particularly Diego Garcia Island, which hosts a U.S. military base.
History Of Day
Nelson Mandela International Day 2024: Date, Theme, Significance & History
A unique aspect of Mandela Day is the call for people to dedicate 67 minutes of their time to community service or charitable activities.
Mandela’s arrest in 1962 led to his infamous 27-year imprisonment, much of it spent on Robben Island
In recognition of Mandela’s extraordinary life and enduring impact, the United Nations officially designated July 18th as “Nelson Mandela International Day” in 2009.
Indian Economics Current Affairs
LIC Collaborates with IDFC First Bank for Corporate Agency Partnership
Combined strength of a vast network of more than 3600 branches and Satellite Offices of LIC and over 1000 branches of IDFC First Bank, the penetration of life insurance across the country would be made easier and this will go a long way in achieving the goal of providing life insurance protection to all by 2047.
On this occasion, LIC’s MD, R Doraiswamy informed that the coming together of these 2 organisations will provide the digital savvy customers of IDFC First Bank with the wide choice of attractive products.
Heritage & Culture Awards
Andhra Pradesh's Revolutionary Natural Farming Model Wins Prestigious Gulbenkian Prize
The Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity is an esteemed award instituted by the Portugal-based Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (CGF).
The APCNF is a statewide initiative supporting smallholder farmers in transitioning from chemically intensive agriculture to ‘natural farming.
According to Vijay Kumar Thallam, Executive Vice-Chairman of Rythu Sadhikara Samstha.
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The Most Literate District in Jharkhand
Jharkhand, formerly part of Bihar, gained statehood on 15 November 2000. It is characterized by its capital, Ranchi, and its largest city, Jamshedpur.
Ranchi district leads Jharkhand with a commendable literacy rate of 76.06%. As the state’s most literate district, Ranchi owes its educational success to a robust infrastructure of schools, colleges, and educational institutions.
Southernmost District in Gujarat
Gujarat, established from Bombay State on May 1, 1960, has Gandhinagar as its capital and Ahmedabad as its largest city and main metropolitan area.
he southernmost district in Gujarat, is situated on the northwest coast, approximately 170 kilometers north of Mumbai.
Valsad, located in southeastern Gujarat state, west-central India, sits along the Gulf of Khambhat (Cambay) and is south of Surat.
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