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International Moon Day 2025 – History, Significance, Objectives & UN Role

International Moon Day 2025 – History, Significance, Objectives & UN Role

International Moon Day, celebrated every year on July 20, commemorates the historic first human landing on the Moon by the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. Declared by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2021, this observance highlights not only the achievements of the past but also promotes international cooperation, peaceful use of outer space, …

World Chess Day 2025 – History, Significance & Key Insights

World Chess Day 2025 – History, Significance & Key Insights

World Chess Day is celebrated globally on July 20 every year to commemorate the founding of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in 1924. Recognized as more than just a board game, chess symbolizes strategic thinking, intellectual discipline, and cross-cultural unity. With deep historical roots tracing back to ancient India, this observance highlights the value of …

NIEPID–JVF MoU for Structured Education for Children with Intellectual Disabilities (1)

Srihari Nataraj & B. Benediction Rohit Set New Swimming Benchmarks

India marked a significant milestone at the FISU World University Games 2025, held in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, as swimmers Srihari Nataraj and B. Benediction Rohit achieved record-breaking performances in their respective events. These achievements highlight India’s growing presence in international swimming competitions and contribute to the country’s expanding sports excellence profile. Background The World University Games, …

NIEPID–JVF MoU for Structured Education for Children with Intellectual Disabilities

NIEPID–JVF MoU for Structured Education for Children with Intellectual Disabilities

To bridge the long-standing gap of uniform educational support for Children with Intellectual Disabilities (CwID), the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID) and Jai Vakeel Foundation (JVF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This partnership aims to implement a standardised and scalable curriculum for CwID across India. Background The MoU …

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Current Affairs 20th July, 2025

National News PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Launched 36 central government schemes merged into one. Aims to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. Annual outlay of ₹24,000 crore for six years. Targets 1.7 crore farmers. Focuses on 100 underperforming districts. Emphasizes post-harvest infrastructure and irrigation efficiency. Promotes organic farming and crop diversification. Strengthens credit access for farmers. …

Mahila Aarogyam Kaksh A Step Towards Workplace Wellness for Women

Mahila Aarogyam Kaksh: A Step Towards Workplace Wellness for Women

In a pioneering move to promote women’s health and well-being within government workplaces, the Department of Legal Affairs under the Ministry of Law and Justice has inaugurated the Mahila Aarogyam Kaksh at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. This first-of-its-kind fitness and wellness space is exclusively designed for women employees, transforming unused office space into a dedicated …