Gk & Current Affairs for Exams
The successful soft landing of India’s Chandrayaan-3 near the Moon’s south pole on August 23, 2023 was a historic moment. This feat made India the first country to achieve the remarkable feat of landing a spacecraft so close to the south pole of the Moon. Chandrayaan-3, India’s third lunar mission and second attempt at a … Read More “India’s Chandrayaan-3” »
The Kármán Line, located 100 kilometers above sea level, serves as an imaginary boundary between the Earth’s atmosphere and outer space. Although scientists and astronauts disagree, most nations and space organizations recognize this limit as a viable limit. The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) established the Kármán Line in the 1960s, and anyone crossing it is … Read More “What is The Kármán Line ?” »
The Royal Swedish Academy has recently awarded the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 to Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi. Narges Mohammadi has been recognized for her tireless efforts to fight against the oppression of women in Iran, as well as her broader activism for human rights and freedom. Narges Mohammadi is a leading voice against … Read More “Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 to Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi” »
The Iranian hijab movement emerged in response to severe Iranian regulations mandating women to wear a headscarf or hijab as part of their daily attire. In recent incidents many individuals have been arrested and warned, in some cases given severe penalties, for non-compliance. In one such example, 22-year-old Mahsa Amini was arrested for breaking these … Read More “Who was Mahsa Amini ?” »
Sri Ramalinga Swamy, a 19th century Tamil poet and member of the “Gnana Siddha” dynasty, made significant contributions in various fields. His approach towards social change was beyond the sentiments of religion, caste and creed, emphasizing the existence of God in every corner of the universe. HSri Ramalinga Swamy was born in Marudhur village in … Read More “About Sri Ramalinga Swamy” »
The Ganges river dolphin, formally known as Platanista gangetica and colloquially known as the “Tiger of the Ganges“, was first observed in 1801. It is a species found mostly in large river systems like the Ganga-Brahmaputra. The Ganges river dolphin, adapted to freshwater conditions, lacks vision, but finds its way using ultrasonic noise. These sounds … Read More “The Ganges river dolphin (Platanista gangetica)” »
The Government of India has established the National Turmeric Board to promote the development and improvement of the turmeric industry in the country. India seeks to maximize the potential of turmeric as the world’s largest producer, user and exporter, accounting for 75% of the global production of turmeric. The Board, which is chaired by a … Read More “The National Turmeric Board” »
“Project Udbhav” is an initiative launched by the Indian Army to explore the rich heritage of Indian statecraft and strategic concepts embedded in ancient texts relating to warfare, diplomacy and grand strategy. This comprehensive project will include indigenous military systems, historical and regional Involves content, thematic study and in-depth analysis of Kautilya’s works. The main … Read More “About Project Udbhav” »
Toto language, which is spoken by only 1,600 people in West Bengal and is in danger of extinction. The central government is taking a step towards its conservation. A trilingual dictionary named “Toto Vocabulary” (Toto-Bengali-English) was released in Kolkata on October 7, 2023. The objective of this program is to protect the language heritage of … Read More “About Toto Tribe and Language” »
Researchers at MIT-World Peace University have recently discovered a new damselfly species called ‘Armageddon reedtail‘ (Protosticta armagedonia) in the Western Ghats of Kerala. The name “Armageddon reedtail” was chosen to emphasize the global demise of these insects as a result of habitat degradation and climate change, which is summarized by the term “ecological Armageddon“. This … Read More “Armageddon reedtail’ (Protosticta armagedonia) in the Western Ghats” »
