General Knowledge

International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2023

Annually, on December 27th, people worldwide come together to commemorate the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness. This crucial day serves as a poignant reminder of the constant risk posed by infectious diseases and underscores the urgent necessity for proactive measures...

Top 10 Largest Economies in the World 2023, Check Here!

As of 2023, the Top 10 Economies in the World include the United States of America, China, Japan, Germany, and India, as measured by their respective Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data. GDP serves as a crucial metric in evaluating the...

List of Credit Rating Agencies in India and their Functions

Context: The government has criticised the ‘opaque methodologies’ used by the major global credit rating agencies to arrive at sovereign ratings. About Credit Rating Agencies Aspect Details Functions Assess financial strength of companies and government entities, focusing on their ability...

Veer Bal Diwas Observed Annually on 26th of December

Veer Bal Diwas, observed annually on the 26th of December, holds significant importance in commemorating the martyrdom of the four sons of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and last Sikh guru. These valiant individuals—Zorawar Singh, Fateh Singh, Jai Singh, and...

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Ministers Expansion List 2023

Mohan Yadav, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, conducted a cabinet expansion, appointing 28 ministers to key positions. Among the prominent figures sworn in were Kailash Vijayvargiya, the BJP national general secretary, and Prahlad Patel, a former Union minister. It...

National Farmers Day 2023, Celebrated On December 23 

On December 23, we celebrate Kisan Diwas, also recognized as Farmer's Day, in honor of the birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister, Chaudhary Charan Singh. Farmers, the backbone of our nation, work tirelessly day and night to secure a...

Places of Worship Act, 1991, Major Provisions, Validity and Criticism

The Places of Worship Act was implemented to preserve the established status of religious places of worship as of August 15, 1947. This legislation prohibits the conversion of any place of worship and is designed to safeguard the religious character...

COVID Sub Variants, JN.1 Subvariant of Covid-19

A new sub-variant of COVID-19, identified as JN.1, has raised concerns in India, particularly in Kerala, prompting the Union Ministry of Health to implement preparedness measures. The latest covid sub-variant, associated with the Omicron subvariant BA.2.86 or Pirola, was first...

Goa Liberation Day 2023, Date, History, Significance

Goa Liberation Day, annually observed on December 19, is a significant celebration marking the liberation of the coastal state from Portuguese rule in 1961. This commemorative day instills a sense of pride and independence among Goans, highlighting the historical event...

Vijay Diwas 2023: Commemorating India’s 1971 Victory over Pakistan in War 

Vijay Diwas, meaning "Victory Day" in Hindi, is observed in India on December 16th every year to commemorate the victory of the Indian Armed Forces over Pakistan during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. The war lasted for 13 days and resulted...