Current Affair Category: Tourism

Why in News? India will host the International Tourism Mart (ITM) 2026 in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, from October 27 to November 1, 2026. The event is organised by the Ministry of Tourism. Key Highlights: Venue: Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh Dates: October 27 – November 1, 2026 Organised by: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India International Participation: […]

Why in News? The Arctic Region is emerging as an important zone of climate change, resource competition, maritime connectivity and strategic rivalry. Rapid warming is reducing sea-ice cover and increasing the accessibility of Arctic resources and shipping routes, attracting greater attention from the USA, Russia, China and India. Arctic Region: Geographical Significance The Arctic is the region surrounding the North […]

Why in News? The NSO, MoSPI released the Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey (DTES) findings under the 80th NSS Round, covering July 2025–June 2026. Key Findings: Pilgrimage & religious tourism: Around 48% of overnight trips in the last 365 days—the largest category. Rural–urban pattern: Overnight trips per 100 tourist households: Rural 127; Urban 132. Health & medical: 38.4% in rural areas. Holidaying, leisure & recreation: 36.4% in urban […]

Why in News? China is witnessing a rapid rise in industrial tourism, with families increasingly visiting EV, electronics, high-speed rail, robotics, shipbuilding and other high-tech manufacturing facilities. Factory-tour bookings increased by over 36% year-on-year during the 2026 summer season. Families accounted for 68% of bookings. Beijing recorded 15 million industrial tourists and 1.7 billion yuan revenue in 2024. What is Industrial Tourism? Industrial tourism refers […]

India’s Tourism sector: India’s tourism and hospitality sector is emerging as one of the key contributors to the nation’s economic growth story with a GDP share of about 7 per cent. Economic Impact: GDP Contribution: The sector accounts for approximately 7 per cent of India’s GDP. Employment Catalyst: It contributes to over 9 per cent […]

Why in News ? The Prime Minister has recently  inaugurated major temple corridors which include Bharadwaj Ashram corridor, Shringverpur Dham corridor, Akshayvat corridor, Hanuman Mandir corridor among others. These projects will ensure ease of access to devotees and also boost spiritual tourism. Bharadwaj Ashram Corridor (Prayagraj): Significance: Bharadwaj Ashram is associated with the sage Bharadwaj, […]

The Madhya Pradesh government has notified Ratapani forest in Raisen district as a tiger reserve in the state. About the Ratapani Forest Reserve : It is located in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, is a significant ecological and biodiversity hotspot. Known for its rich flora and fauna, the forest is a vital part of […]

India, the birthplace of Buddhism, holds an enduring spiritual legacy as the land where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment and shared teachings that continue to shape human understanding. The country’s historical and cultural connection to Buddhism is reflected through the veneration of sacred sites, including Bodh Gaya, where Buddha achieved Nirvana. These sites are not merely […]

Why in News? The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) have recently  signed two agreements for the implementation of projects aimed at protecting the miombo forest and facilitating trade in the border region between Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The agreements were signed in Maputo. These projects, valued […]

Why in News ? The government will set up a ‘golden city club’ to give more states a change to rank top among those with the cleanest cities. Indore won the title of India’s cleanest city for the seventh consecutive year in 2023. The government also aims to clean 200,000 difficult and dirty spots during […]