Gorsam Kora Festival
Recent Gorsam Kora Festival marks Indo-Bhutan friendship
- Held in – Arunachal Pradesh
- Along the banks of – Nyanmjang Chu River
- Significance –
- Features cultural performances and Buddhist rituals
- Symbolises the cultural association between India and Bhutan
- Participation of Indian Army bands
- Mallakhamb and Zanjh Pathaka – Marital performances held during the festival
Oscar
95th Academy Awards declared
- Oscar Awards – Annual awards ceremony honouring excellence in the film industry.
- Also known as – Academy Awards
- Presented by – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)
- Typically takes place in – Late February or early March
Sweden joins NATO
Sweden has officially become the member of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
- Sweden has become the 32nd member of NATO
- Significance –
- Entire Nordic region becomes the part of NATO
- In 2023, Finland became the 31st NATO member
Golden Langur
Recent survey says that around 7,396 Golden langurs are found in India.
- Belongs to – Group of Old World monkeys
- Features –
- Diurnal and arboreal in nature
- Coat colour varies seasonally – Cream colored in summer and dark golden in winter
- Habitat – Mainly found in Assam (Brahmaputra River Valley) and Bhutan
- Conservation Status –
- IUCN (Endangered)
- Wildlife Protection Act (Schedule-I)
- CITES (Appendix I)
CSpace
Kerala to launch CSpace
- CSpace – India’s 1st government-owned OTT platform
- Managed by – Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC), on behalf of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala
- Features –
- Operates on a pay-per-view basis
- Exactly half of the amount charged goes to the content provider