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19 September
New Tentative Sites of India
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7 new natural heritage sites from India have been added to the UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites.
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With this addition, the total number of Indian sites on the list has increased from 62 to 69 (Cultural- 49, Mixed- 3 and Natural- 17)
UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Newly Included Locations:
▪️ Deccan Traps located in Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra
▪️ Geological heritage of St. Mary’s Islands, Karnataka
▪️ Caves from the Meghalaya era
▪️ Naga Hills Ophiolite
▪️ Erra Matti Dibbalu (Red Sand Hills), Andhra Pradesh
▪️ Tirumala Hills, Andhra Pradesh
▪️ Varkala Cliffs, Kerala
Ayurveda Day 2025
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The 10th Ayurveda Day will be celebrated on 23rd September at the All-India Institute of Ayurveda, Goa.
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Theme: Ayurveda for People & Planet
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For the first time, the Ayurveda Day will be observed on a fixed calendar date on 23rd September.
AI Impact Summit 2026
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India will host AI Impact Summit in 2026.
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According to Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules are finalised and set for publication.
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Venue - New Delhi
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Possible Date – 19-20 February
Typhoon Mitag
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Typhoon Mitag, the 17th typhoon of this year, made a landfall in south China’s Guangdong Province.
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Typhoon Mitag was named by Micronesia, a country in the Western Pacific Ocean.
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The name "Mitag" is a woman's name meaning "my eyes" in the Yapese Language.
U.S. to End Sanctions Waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port
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The U.S. will end the sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port operations, originally issued in 2018.
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Sanctions Effective From 29 September.
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Those involved in Chabahar Port operations may face sanctions under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act.
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In May 2025, India and Iran signed a 10-year agreement on Chabahar Port operations. India has invested ₹4,700 crore (~$250 million) in the project so far.
Why is Chabahar Important?
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Bypasses Pakistan to access Afghanistan and Central Asia.
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A key part of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
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Facilitates trade — especially for energy and mineral resources.
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Acts as a counterbalance to Gwadar Port (developed by China and Pakistan).
