General Knowledge

  • Chandipura Virus, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

    The Chandipura virus (CHPV), a member of the Rhabdoviridae family, has recently caused significant concern in Gujarat, India, where the toll of suspected cases has risen to 20, including two deaths in Ahmedabad city. This outbreak has raised alarms due...

    Published On August 1st, 2024
  • Halal-Certified Products in India List and Ban in Uttar Pradesh

    Halal certification is a process that ensures that a food product or ingredient is permissible for consumption according to Islamic law. This includes ensuring that the food does not contain any prohibited ingredients and that it has been prepared in...

    Last updated on August 6th, 2024 01:55 pm
  • World Lung Cancer Day 2024, History, Significance, and Theme

    Lung Cancer remains a leading global health challenge, and World Lung Cancer Day observed annually on August 1, plays a critical role in raising awareness about this devastating disease. This article discusses the history, significance, and theme of World Lung...

    Published On August 1st, 2024
  • Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024, Date, History and Significance

    Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed annually on July 26, is a significant day in Indian history that honours the bravery and sacrifices of the Indian soldiers who fought in the Kargil War of 1999. As we approach the 25th anniversary of...

    Published On July 27th, 2024
  • Nelson Mandela International Day 2024, Theme and Significance

    Nelson Mandela International Day, observed annually on July 18th, is a global celebration dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president. Mandela’s contributions to peace, freedom, and justice have left an indelible mark...

    Published On July 19th, 2024
  • Operation Dhanush near LoC, Recoveries and Strategic Implications 

    On July 16, 2024, in Srinagar, the Indian Army successfully neutralized three heavily armed infiltrators along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Keran sector of Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir. According to Army officials, the infiltrators, identified as foreign...

    Published On July 16th, 2024
  • What is Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas?

    On June 25, 1975, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's declaration of Emergency in India marked a pivotal moment in the nation's history. This draconian measure, justified by internal and external threats, resulted in the suspension of civil liberties, the arrest of...

    Published On July 13th, 2024
  • World Malala Day 2024, History, Date and Significance

    The world observes Malala Day on July 12 every year in honour of Malala Yousafzai, the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Today is also her birthday, which seems appropriate to honour a remarkable young woman who dedicated her life...

    Published On July 12th, 2024
  • List of Awards and Honours Received by Narendra Modi

    Narendra Modi, India's 14th and current Prime Minister, has been honored with several prestigious awards and honours internationally, highlighting his leadership and contributions to global diplomacy and initiatives. Here is a comprehensive list of awards and honours received by Narendra...

    Published On July 11th, 2024
  • New Criminal Law Bills in India, Highlights, Significance and Criticism

    Context The new criminal laws have been implemented. SOPs have been issued by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) to guide police officers in implementing the new provisions. From July 1, three new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),...

    Published On July 9th, 2024