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16 Jul 202509:25

Summary

TLDRIn this educational session, Balwinder Sir discusses various current affairs, including India's recent addition of Maratha forts to UNESCO's World Heritage list, India's 87th Grandmaster, and the newly launched India First Electric Truck Incentive Scheme. He also highlights significant topics such as the Harela Festival, the UN Population Award, and advancements in artificial intelligence. The session touches on crucial international events like Italy qualifying for the World Cup and the role of AI in protein research by Microsoft. The session concludes with a preview of upcoming topics like the Global Conference on Manuscript Heritage and international observances like International Tiger Day.

Takeaways

😀 India's total number of UNESCO World Heritage sites has reached 44 with the addition of Maratha forts from Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
😀 UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) was formed in 1954 and is headquartered in Paris, France, with Audrey Azoulay as its Director-General.
😀 The Pan Painter Prize 2025 was awarded to Laila Abau Neela, an English writer from the UK.
😀 India's 87th Grand Master in chess is Hari Krishnan from Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
😀 The Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh is a key location along the Arunachal Frontier Highway.
😀 India launched the GPM E-Drive scheme to incentivize the production of electric trucks (E-Trucks) as part of its environmental and technological goals.
😀 Italy became the first European country to qualify for the World Cup 2026.
😀 Microsoft's AI tool 'BAO' was launched to accelerate protein research, showcasing advancements in artificial intelligence.
😀 Varsha Desh Pandey received the 2025 UN Population Award for her work on preventing abortions and promoting gender equality.
😀 The Harela Festival, an agricultural and crop-related festival, is celebrated in both Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, with Lord Shiva worshipped during the event.
😀 The Trade Facilitation Conference 2025 was held in New Delhi with the theme 'Scientific Excellence for Seamless Trade,' aiming to boost trade through innovation and research.

Q & A

Which Indian sites were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List on 16 July?
-The forts of the Marathas were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, located in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
What is the full form of UNESCO and where is its headquarters located?
-UNESCO stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, and its headquarters is located in Paris, France.
Who was awarded the Pan Painter Prize 2025?
-The Pan Painter Prize 2025 was awarded to Laila Abau Neela, an English writer from the UK.
Who became India's 87th Grand Master?
-Hari Krishnan, a chess player from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, became India's 87th Grand Master.
Which tiger reserve is located along the Arunachal Frontier Highway?
-The Namdapha Tiger Reserve is located along the Arunachal Frontier Highway.
What is the GPM E-Drive Scheme related to?
-The GPM E-Drive Scheme is an incentive program to support the production of electric trucks (E-Trucks) in India by providing financial assistance and regulatory relief.
Which country qualified for the World Cup 2026 for the first time?
-Italy qualified for the World Cup 2026 for the first time.
Which company launched the AI named BAOMO to accelerate protein research?
-Microsoft launched the AI named BAOMO to accelerate protein research.
Who won the 2025 UN Population Award in the individual category?
-Varsha Deshpande won the 2025 UN Population Award in the individual category for her work in preventing sex-selective abortions.
Which two states celebrate the Harela Festival?
-The Harela Festival is celebrated in both Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and it is an agriculture-related festival where Lord Shiva is worshipped.