General Knowledge

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023, Schedule, Teams and Winner list

The Vijay Hazare Trophy, initially named the Ranji One-Day Trophy, is an annual limited-overs cricket domestic tournament conducted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Initially introduced in the 1993–94 season, it operated at the zonal level...

World Soil Day 2023, Theme, Observed Annually on 5 December

World Soil Day is observed annually on December 5th. It is a day designated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to raise awareness about the importance of soil in our daily lives and to promote...

World Malaria Report 2023, Highlights and India’s Achievement

In the latest World Malaria Report for the year 2023 released by the World Health Organization (WHO), it was disclosed that India constituted a significant 66% of malaria cases within the WHO South-East Asia Region in 2022. Notably, nearly half...

Indian Navy Day 2023, Themes, History, Celebration and Significance

Indian Navy Day, commemorated annually on 4 December, is a significant occasion in India that holds a special place in the hearts of its citizens. This day is marked by celebrations that reflect the strength, resilience, and commitment of the...

Cyclone Michaung, Tropical Cyclone, Path, and Landfall

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the formation of Cyclone Michaung in the southwest Bay of Bengal, expected to make landfall in coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh on December 4. Cyclone Michaung The India Meteorological Department...

World AIDS Day 2023, Date, Theme, History and Significance

World AIDS Day is observed on December 1st each year. It is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, supporting those living with the virus, commemorating those who have lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses, and advocating for...

Rat Hole Mining, How Banned Rat Hole Mining Saved India’s Trapped Workers?

GContext: In the recent rescue operation to free 41 trapped workers inside Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel, the Rat Hole Mining method was employed to successfully evacuate them. Rat Hole Mining involves manual drilling by skilled workers, commonly practiced in Meghalaya. Narrow...

Difference Between Bail, Parole and Furlough, Explanation

Context: Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, chief of Dera Sacha Sauda walked out of Rohtak’s Sunaria jail on a 21-day furlough. What is furlough? Furlough is a temporary release from prison for a specific purpose, such as attending a family funeral...

Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas or Martyrdom Day

Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, played a crucial role in the history of Sikhism and is remembered for his selfless sacrifice for the protection of religious freedom. Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas, or Martyrdom Day, is observed on...

Miss Universe Winners List, 72nd Miss Universe Pageant 2023

Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua was crowned Miss Universe 2023 on November 19, 2023, at the Jose Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador. She is the first Nicaraguan woman to win the Miss Universe title. Since its inception in...