🌾 World Food Day 1. Introduction World Food Day is celebrated every year on 16th October across the world. It marks the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945. The day aims to raise awareness about global hunger, promote food security, and encourage actions to ensure nutritious food […]
Celebrating National Sports Day: Honoring Athletic Spirit and Legacy National Sports Day, celebrated annually on August 29 in India, is a tribute to the spirit of sportsmanship and the country’s rich sporting heritage. This day holds special significance as it commemorates the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, a legendary field hockey player whose extraordinary […]
Early Life and Education Born: 10 December 1878, Thorapalli, Salem district (now Krishnagiri district), Tamil Nadu. Family: He was born into a devout Tamil Brahmin family. His father, Chakravarti Venkataryan, was a munsiff (judge) at Thorapalli. Education: Rajagopalachari studied at Central College, Bangalore, and later pursued law at Presidency College, Madras. He established a successful […]
Introduction Ganesh Chaturthi, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals in India. It marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, who is worshipped as the remover of obstacles (Vighnaharta), the god of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings. Historical Background According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Ganesha was […]
Overview: What is Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS)? The Bharatiya Antariksh Station is a proposed Indian space station that will be fully developed and managed by ISRO. It is envisioned as a modular platform in Earth’s orbit, where astronauts can live and work. The station’s purpose is to function as a research hub in space—facilitating […]
National Space Day is observed in India on August 23 each year to commemorate the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon’s southern polar region on August 23, 2023. This achievement made India the fourth country in the world to land on the Moon and the first to reach the lunar south pole. Its aim […]
22nd India-Russia Annual Summit Why in News? The 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit in Moscow, brought together Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin to discuss a wide range of issues. The summit aimed to solidify the strategic partnership between the two nations, particularly in light of the ongoing geopolitical tensions. In another development Russia has reached a significant […]
Mohan Yadav, who is the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, recently launched the Lokpath mobile app. The goal of this digital project is to quickly fix road problems that people report within seven days. The app was launched at a media event in the Bhopal state assembly building. It is a big step toward better […]
What is Apophis? Apophis is a near-Earth asteroid, meaning its orbit around the Sun brings it within 1.3 times the distance between the Sun and Earth. Its full name is Apophis 99942. After Apophis was discovered in 2004, the asteroid was given a 2.7% chance of hitting Earth in 2029, causing a great deal of […]
EAM Jaishankar attends Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit: What the grouping is, why it matters On Thursday (July 4), the final day of the Shanghai Cooperation organisation Summit in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Earlier, Jaishankar also held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from SCO […]
