Current Affairs - Places

Kozhikode and Gwalior have been recognized by UNESCO as part of its Creative Cities Network. Kozhikode has been designated as the ‘City of Literature’ while Gwalior has been recognized as the ‘City of Music’.

The 6th consulate recently opened in Seattle, Washington, showcasing the strengthening economic and cultural ties between India and the United States, especially in a major hub for technology and innovation.

The recently discovered Cnemaspis Rashidi, known as Rashid's dwarf gecko, was found in the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu, India, particularly at the Kottamalai estate near Rajapalayam. It is the smallest among the genus and is approximately two inches long from its snout to vent. It was found at an altitude of 1,245 meters at the Kottamalai estate near Rajapalayam. It has a combination of beautiful colour patterns of yellow, white, and black adorning its back, making it stand out among its gecko relatives.

The 33rd edition of the annual International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting was held onboard INS Sumitra at the Indo-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Line off Point Calimere in Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar.

According to the report released by The Energy Policy Institute at Chicago (EPIC), out of the 50 most polluted cities in the world, 39 are located in India.