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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...
Published On December 27th, 2023 -
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...
Published On December 27th, 2023 -
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...
Published On December 26th, 2023 -
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...
Published On December 21st, 2023 -
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...
Published On December 19th, 2023 -
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...
Published On December 16th, 2023 -
Sabarimala Temple, Recent Protest, History and Lord Ayyappa
Protests erupted in Kerala on December 13, 2023, as grievances mounted over perceived mismanagement at the Sabarimala temple. The BJP Yuva Morcha accused the state government of mishandling the situation, citing issues such as extensive queues and inadequate basic facilities....
Published On December 15th, 2023 -
Indian Parliament Attack, Chronology and Governments Initiatives
Indian Parliament Attack In a stark security breach on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, two individuals infiltrated the Lok Sabha, releasing yellow smoke from canisters. Seated in the visitors' gallery, the perpetrators, identified as Sagar Sharma and an...
Published On December 13th, 2023 -
List of Chief Ministers of Rajasthan From 1949 to 2023
The history of Chief Ministers in Rajasthan is a fascinating journey through the socio-political landscape of this culturally rich state in northern India. Since its establishment in 1949, Rajasthan has witnessed the leadership of several individuals who have shaped the...
Last updated on December 17th, 2023 08:25 am -
Universal Health Coverage Day 2023, Theme, Significance
Universal Health Coverage Day 2023 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is the idea that everyone, everywhere should have access to quality, affordable healthcare without financial hardship. Universal Health Coverage Day is celebrated on December 12th every year. It is a day...
Published On December 12th, 2023