General Knowledge

National Startup Day 2024, Theme, History, Events

National Startup Day 2024 National Startup Day is a special day in India, celebrated annually on January 16th. It marks the foundation day of Startup India, a government initiative launched in 2016 to foster the growth of the Indian startup...

List of Military Operations of India, Name, Location, Year

Military Operations of India Military Operations of India has always worked for regional security and world peace. It is clear from history that the Indian Military have carried out a number of military operations that have helped in eradicating unrest...

Operation Cactus in Maldives, Background, Execution and Aftermath

Operation Cactus in Maldives was an Indian military operation in 1988 to rescue President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and restore his democratically elected government in the Maldives. The operation was launched in response to a coup attempt by a group of...

India-Maldives Relations, Recent Tensions and Controversy

Context: India -Maldives row was triggered when the Maldives deputy minister, along with other cabinet members and government officials, made disparaging and unsavoury remarks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Lakshadweep visit. More on the News Amid rising tensions, India's Ministry...

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, Objectives, Achievements and Significance

The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is a significant government initiative designed to create awareness and monitor the effective implementation of key central schemes across the nation. This campaign focuses on flagship programs like Ayushman Bharat, Ujjwala Yojana, PM Suraksha Bima,...

Gujarat International Finance Tech-City (GIFT City), Details, Overview and Aim

Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) is a 15.5 square kilometer business district under construction in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. It is India's first operational greenfield smart city and international financial services center (IFSC). GIFT City represents an ambitious project aimed...

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, History and Significance

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day 2024, slated for January 11, serves as a poignant reminder of the global menace that robs individuals of their right to a fulfilling life. Human trafficking, encompassing heinous practices such as forced labour, criminal activities,...

How Lakshadweep Became Part of India?

How Lakshadweep Became Part of India? In 1947, previously under British direct administration, Lakshadweep Island was integrated into India's sovereignty following independence. The islands were initially merged into the Madras Presidency in 1956 and included in Kerala. On November 1,...

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...

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...