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Lakshadweep Island, Geography, Environment and Tourism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Lakshadweep Island underscores strategic significance amid growing Chinese engagement in neighboring countries. With a focus on strong borders, PM Modi inaugurated projects worth Rs 1,150 crore, emphasizing development initiatives in border areas. Know...

Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas 2024, Theme, Significance, Celebrations

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), also known as NRI Day, is an annual celebration in India commemorating the invaluable contributions of the overseas Indian community to the nation's development. Observed on January 9th each year, this date holds historical significance as...

Uttar Purvi Mahotsav 2024, Theme, Key Highlights and Significance 

To spotlight and celebrate the diverse cultural heritage of the North-Eastern states, the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) is set to host the Uttar Purvi Mahotsav 2024. This grand cultural festival, scheduled from January 13th to...

List of Important Days in January 2024

Important Days in January 2024: January heralds the start of the new year in both Julian and Gregorian calendars, named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings. It symbolizes new doors, fresh possibilities, and a view of the past and...

Major Earthquakes in Japan List, Name, Year, Magnitude of Largest Earthquakes

Major Earthquakes in Japan: On January 2, 2024, a powerful earthquake rocked central Japan, resulting in significant devastation, loss of life, and infrastructure damage. The seismic event claimed the lives of at least six people and left tens of thousands...

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...