Sarai Kale Khan Chowk Renamed to Bhagwan Birsa Munda Chowk: The renaming of Sarai Kale Khan Chowk to Bhagwan Birsa Munda Chowk has sparked controversy between the Delhi government and the Union government. Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a statue of the tribal icon, Bhagwan Birsa Munda, on the occasion of his 150th birth […]
Month: November 2024
Uttarakhand CM Inaugurates Jauljibi Mela 2024 in Pithoragarh
Uttarakhand CM Inaugurates Jauljibi Mela 2024 in Pithoragarh: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Jauljibi Mela 2024 in Pithoragarh, calling it an “invaluable heritage” of the state. The mela, historically significant for promoting harmony between India, Tibet, Nepal, and neighboring regions, plays a vital role in strengthening both economic and cultural ties. During the […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 15th November 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 15th November 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Wildlife Institute Of India : In News
Wildlife Institute Of India : In News Experts from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have claimed that the controversial ‘Project Cheetah’ in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, has proven to be a successful endeavour by the Centre. Wildlife Institute of India (WII) s an autonomous institution established in 1982 under the Ministry of Environment, […]
Walking Pneumonia
Walking Pneumonia: Doctors have reported cases of “walking pneumonia,” a mild yet persistent lung infection that can mimic symptoms of a common col. Walking Pneumonia is a type of atypical pneumonia most commonly caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae, but other bacteria or viruses can also cause it. It often presents symptoms similar to those […]
Crinum andhricum : New Species Of Flowering Plant
Crinum andhricum : New Species Of Flowering Plant Botanists recently discovered a new species of flowering plant ‘Crinum andhricum’ in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. Crinum andhricum is a new species of flowering plant. It was recorded from the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. The species was named after Andhra Pradesh in recognition of […]
Exercise Sea Vigil
Exercise Sea Vigil: The Indian Navy is set to conduct the fourth edition of the ‘Pan-India’ Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-24’ on 20 & 21 Nov 24 Exercise Sea Vigil is the National Level Coastal Defence Exercise conceptualized in 2018 to validate various measures that have been instituted towards enhancing maritime security since ‘26/11’. The […]
Sukhna Lake
Sukhna Lake: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has finally issued a notification demarcating an area from 1 km to 2.035 km around the Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) on the Haryana side. Sukhna Lake is an artificial lake located in Chandigarh, India. It lies at the foothills (Shivalik […]
Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome
Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome: An unhealthy lifestyle and the influence of globalisation are silently shaping a major global health issue called Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic (CKM) syndrome. Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome is defined as a health disorder attributable to connections among obesity, diabetes, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, […]
Amorphophallus Titanum
Amorphophallus Titanum: People in Geelong city have beelined to witness an unusual event – the blooming of the Amorphophallus Titanum (called Titan Arum in short). Amorphophallus Titanum (called Titan Arum in short) blooms once in a decade and is one of the largest in the world — growing over 10 ft in height. It is […]
