The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) is a core UN Secretariat body established to promote sustainable development. It provides intergovernmental support, capacity-building, and data analysis to help member states achieve the 2030 Agenda.
Click to View MoreRecent marine discoveries like the Lutjanus arakan snapper highlight India's rich marine biodiversity. However, escalating threats to coastal ecosystems necessitate urgent conservation efforts. The CMFRI Red Data Book classifies threatened marine species, emphasizing strict protection under the Wildlife Protection Act.
Click to View MoreD.R. Kaprekar was an independent Indian mathematician and schoolteacher who discovered mathematical marvels like the 6174 constant, Kaprekar numbers, and Harshad numbers. Despite lacking institutional backing, his recreational mathematics discoveries hold significant modern applications in computer algorithms.
Click to View MoreThe Amur Falcon makes an incredible 22,000km journey, using Northeast India as a crucial stopover, while community conservation has successfully turned local hunters into protectors. Listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, this raptor remains a symbol of global migratory resilience.
Click to View MoreThe 2026 World Press Freedom Index by RSF places India at 157th, highlighting a severe legal decline. Globally, press freedom has hit a 25-year low, driven by misused national security laws, devastating armed conflicts, and tech platforms spreading AI-generated disinformation.
Click to View MoreVeer Bal Diwas, observed on 26 December each year, commemorates the supreme sacrifice of the four Sahibzadas, the sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, especially the younger two—Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji—who were bricked alive at Sirhind for refusing to renounce their faith. Announced in 2022, the day highlights key events such as the siege of Anandpur Sahib, Parivar Vichhora, the Battle of Chamkaur, and the martyrdom of the Sahibzadas. It serves as a national reminder of moral courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to truth, inspiring children and youth through stories of bravery and ethical strength.
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