UNESCO Tentative List
News-Tirumala Hills, Erra Matti Dibbalu Enter UNESCO Tentative List.
- News – Tirumala Hills and Erra Matti Dibbalu (Red Sand Dunes), Andhra Pradesh, included in UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage Sites.
- Erra Matti Dibbalu – National Geo-heritage Monument near Visakhapatnam, spans 1,500 acres with unique red sand formations.
- Age – Formations date back thousands of years; first documented in 1886.
- Significance – Rare coastal geomorphological site.
- Threats – Tourism and filming activities.
- Need – Stronger conservation and protection measures.
- About UNESCO –
- Full form – United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
- Established – 16 November 1945.
- Headquarters – Paris, France.
- Member States – 194 (as of 2025).
- Director-General – Audrey Azoulay (since 2017).
- Motto – “Building peace in the minds of men and women.”
- World Heritage Sites – UNESCO designates sites of cultural/natural significance.
- India & UNESCO – India became a member in 1946.
INS Androth
News-INS Androth, Second Indigenous ASW Shallow Water Craft, Delivered to Navy.
- Indian Navy received – INS ‘Androth’, 2nd Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC).
- Builder – Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
- Date – Delivered on 13 Sept 2025.
- Design – Indigenous, with 80% Indian content.
- Specifications – Length 77m.
- Capabilities – Coastal surveillance, mine-laying, submarine-hunting.
- Significance – Boosts self-reliance in defence (Aatmanirbhar Bharat).
- Named after – Androth Island, Lakshadweep.
- Symbolism – India’s commitment to maritime security.
Coast Guard Summit
News-India to Host 5th Coast Guard Summit in 2027.
- Event – India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in Chennai in 2027.
- Occasion – Golden Jubilee of Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
- Decision – Taken at 4th CGGS, Rome.
- Features – Fleet Review and World Coast Guard Seminar.
- Focus – Global maritime challenges.
- Message by ICG Chief – Director General Paramesh Sivamani highlighted the need for interoperability and trust among nations.
Women Empowerment Meet
News-Om Birla Inaugurates Women Empowerment Meet in Tirupati.
- Event – National Conference on Women Empowerment.
- Inaugurated by – Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
- Venue – Tirupati.
- Key Point – Progress of nation depends on equal participation of women.
- Law Highlighted – 33% reservation for women in legislatures.
- The event also featured an exhibition and the release of a souvenir.
World Boxing
News-Jaismine Lamboria Wins Gold at World Boxing 2025.
- Event – World Boxing Championships 2025, Liverpool.
- Winner – Jaismine Lamboria won gold in 57kg category.
- Final – Defeated Julia Szeremeta (Poland), 4-1 split decision.
- Significance – Historic win; comeback after early exit in Paris Olympics.
- India’s Medals –
- Gold – Jaismine Lamboria (57kg).
- Silver – Nupur Sheoran (80+kg).
- Bronze – Pooja Rani.
- Note – No medals for men boxers.
MCQs
Q1. Tirumala Hills and Erra Matti Dibbalu were recently included in which list?
a) UNESCO World Heritage Sites
b) UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage Sites
c) UNESCO Intangible Heritage List
d) UNESCO Global Geopark Lists
Q2. The warship ‘INS Androth’ was built by which shipyard?
a) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
b) Cochin Shipyard
c) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)
d) Hindustan Shipyard
Q3. India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in 2027 at:
a) Mumbai
b) Chennai
c) New Delhi
d) Kochi
Q4. Who inaugurated the National Conference on Women Empowerment in Tirupati?
a) President of India
b) Prime Minister of India
c) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
d) Chief Justice of India
Q5. Where was the World Boxing Championships 2025 held?
a) Paris
b) London
c) Liverpool
d) New York