Current Affair Category: History and Culture

Is DEI Squeezing Out Young White Men in the US? An article titled “The Lost Generation” by Jacob Savage in Compact magazine (December 2025) has reignited a heated debate in the US about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies. The piece argues that DEI initiatives have systematically disadvantaged young white American men, especially in elite […]

Why in News ? The Tribal Council of Little and Great Nicobar Islands  recently wrote to the), flagging “unanswered” grievances over the project’s impact on tribal lands, forest rights, and ancestral villages. This follows a November 2025 NCST interview where its chairperson claimed no such representations were received, prompting the council to resubmit old complaints. […]

Why in News ?  Australia was shaken by a deadly terror-linked mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach during a Jewish festival, Hanukkah Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah) is an eight-day Jewish festival often called the “Festival of Lights.” It commemorates the recovery of Jerusalem and the subsequent rededication of the Second Temple in the 2nd century BCE, […]

Why in News? The Festival of Lights, Deepavali, was officially inscribed on the UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Key Points: Inscription Date/Context: The inscription was announced on Wednesday (December 10, 2025) during the 20th session of the UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee held in New Delhi, India. Significance: Deepavali is now the […]

Why in News ? UNESCO has added three more Saudi cities — Riyadh, AlUla, and Riyadh Al-Khabra — to the Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) in its 2025 update. What is GNLC? The GNLC is a UNESCO-led international network that recognises cities promoting lifelong learning across all age groups through inclusive, accessible, and sustainable learning ecosystems. History: […]

Why in News ? Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while speaking at an event, said the Sindh region, now in Pakistan, may not be part of India today but it will always be civilisationally a part of India. History of sindh: 1010 AD – 1351 AD  The Soomro dynasty ruled for 300 years, initially as the vassals […]

Why in news ? Shri Shivshankar Menon, former National Security Advisor of India, diplomat, and former UN official has been recently conffered with the INDIRA GANDHI PRIZE FOR PEACE ,DISARMAMENT AND DEVELOPMENT. Awarding Body: Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust, which promotes peace, development, and disarmament in honor of Indira Gandhi’s legacy. Reason for the Award: Recognized […]

Why in news ? The tribal Ministry has recently said that the Union government has to ensure that the schemes related to tribes like  Forest Conservation Act (FCA) and particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTG) continue to uplift their socio –economic conditions. Key points : Flagship schemes for tribal welfare: PM-JANMAN: Targets Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups […]

Al-Falah” (الفلاح) is an Arabic word that literally translates to “success,” “prospering,” or “salvation.” Literal Meaning: Al = “The” Falah = “success,” “prosperity,” “well being,” or “salvation.” Together, Al-Falah means “The Success” or “The Prosperity.” Religious and Cultural Context: In Islamic context, Al-Falah refers to success in this life and the Hereafter — especially successful […]

Recently, U.S. president Donald Trump, senior U.S. officials, and the media have embraced “G2” to refer to a proposed “Group of Two” world order dominated by the United States and China as the preeminent world superpowers. Context and Implications • Political/Geoeconomic: G2 has been mentioned in a political/economic context, especially in light of the summit […]