Orange Oakleaf Butterfly Declared as State Butterfly of Madhya Pradesh Introduction Madhya Pradesh is set to declare the Orange Oakleaf (Kallima inachus) as its state butterfly, marking a significant milestone in the state’s conservation efforts and biodiversity recognition. MP will become the first state in central India (not whole india) to notify a state butterfly, […]
India’s Historic Triumph at the Squash World Cup 2025: The Moment of Glory On 14 December 2025, Indian squash reached a defining milestone as India won its maiden Squash World Cup in Chennai. The victory at the Express Avenue Mall marked not just a sporting achievement but a historic moment for Indian squash, as It […]
🌾 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 […]
National Nutrition Week (India) What & When National Nutrition Week is observed every year in India from September 1 to September 7. It was first launched in 1982 by the Food & Nutrition Board under the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD). The week is dedicated to spreading awareness about the importance of proper […]
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 […]
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