Current Affairs - Places

The Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 (BIRC 2025) is scheduled to take place on October 30–31, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Organized by the Indian Rice Exporters Forum (IREF) in collaboration with APEDA under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the event focuses on promoting India’s rice industry. India, being the largest producer and exporter of rice globally, including premium basmati rice, will use this platform to discuss trade opportunities, technological advancements, and sustainable practices in rice production. Hosting the conference in New Delhi underscores the city’s role as a hub for major national and international trade events.

The 10th Ayurveda Day will be celebrated on 23rd September at the All India Institute of Ayurveda in Goa. This year’s theme is "Ayurveda for People and Planet," which emphasises the significance of Ayurveda not only for individual health but also for the overall well-being of the planet. By choosing Goa as the host location, the government highlights its efforts to promote Ayurveda at a global scale. The event also underlines the growing recognition and acceptance of Ayurveda as a holistic system of health and healing worldwide.

The book Demography, Representation, Delimitation: The North–South Divide in India is authored by Ravi K Mishra. It examines the critical debates around delimitation, focusing on the redrawing of Lok Sabha constituency boundaries and its implications for representation in India. Mishra highlights the demographic divide between the northern and southern states, countering the idea that southern states deliberately controlled population growth. Instead, he argues that they simply moved earlier through the demographic transition. His work provides an in-depth analysis of representation, fairness, and the challenges of balancing political power across regions.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated India’s largest and most modern sports complex in Naranpura, Ahmedabad. Constructed at a cost of ₹825 crore, the facility is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, including a world-class aquatic complex, advanced arrangements for both indoor and outdoor sports, and comprehensive training and residential amenities for athletes. This complex is a significant step toward enhancing India’s sporting ecosystem and promoting grassroots as well as professional sports. Its development reflects the government’s commitment to fostering world-class sports infrastructure, enabling athletes to receive better training, and supporting India’s long-term sporting ambitions.

The centenary celebration of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika was marked by PM Modi unveiling a special ₹100 coin and a postage stamp in Guwahati. This location holds deep cultural significance as it is closely tied to Hazarika’s legacy in Assam and the Northeast. Known as the “Bard of Brahmaputra,” Hazarika composed over 1,500 songs that conveyed themes of humanity, justice, and patriotism while popularising the folk traditions of the region. By choosing Guwahati for this tribute, the event highlighted the enduring influence of Hazarika’s contributions to Indian music and culture.