Location: Oman. Region: Northern Oman. Activity Range: Around the Strait of Hormuz. Use: Ocean port and heavy work areas. Geopolitical Significance: Situated along vital international trade routes running in proximity to Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf. Connectivity: An important portal for logistics and trade for Oman. India–Oman: Sohar is significant for bilateral…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 21 September 2026
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 21 September 2026 brings together the news items of the day that map to the Prelims syllabus — polity, economy, environment, science and technology, and international relations. Each item is written as a factual pointer you can revise quickly, with the static-syllabus link made explicit so the reading feeds directly into your Prelims notes.
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WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT)
Full Form: WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT). Organisation: WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization). Adopted: 20 December 1996, Geneva. Effective: 6 March 2002. Nature: It is a special agreement under the Berne Convention. Topic: Safeguarding copyright in a digital environment. Digital Works: Any computer program and any original database/compilation (sui generis right). Rights: Grants authors rights including…
Tulu Gets Additional Official Language Status in Karnataka
State: Karnataka. Language: Tulu. Location: Dakshina Kannada along with parts of Udupi. Status: Additional official/administrative language status. Article 345: State Legislature may adopt one or more languages used in the State for official purposes. Karnataka Official Language Act: The Karnataka Official Language Act, 1963, prescribes Kannada as the official language. Eighth Schedule: Tulu is not…
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