General Knowledge

Savitribai Phule Jayanti, Early Life, Contribution and Legacy

Savitribai Phule Jayanti Savitribai Phule Jayanti is celebrated on January 3rd every year to honor India's first woman teacher. Savitribai Phule was a social worker, poet, and teacher who fought for girls' education and sparked a revolution in India. She...

Sand Mining in India, Illegal Mining, Causes and Effect

Sand, a seemingly abundant resource, is the second most consumed natural resource on the planet after fresh water. In India, the demand for sand has surged exponentially in recent years due to rapid urbanization, infrastructure development, and a booming construction...

INS Imphal Commissioned into Indian Navy, Features and Significance

The Indian Navy commissioned the INS Imphal, a stealth-guided missile destroyer, on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. The ship is named after the capital of Manipur and is the first indigenous stealth-guided missile destroyer. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join INS...

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...