Saint Narahari Tirtha: A three-foot statue of 13th century saint Narahari Tirtha depicting him with script on palm leaves and flanked by devotees was discovered at Simhachalam Temple in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.Saint Narahari Tirtha (1243-1333 AD) was a Dvaita philosopher, intellectual, scholar, statesman and saint in the Madhva tradition.He hailed from Chikakolu (modern-day Srikakulam) in […]
Month: January 2025
Renaming Gulf of Mexico and Denali
Renaming Gulf of Mexico and Denali: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America and revert Denali to Mount McKinley, to honor American greatness.Governance on Naming: International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) (US and Mexico are members), ensures uniformity but allows domestic alternative names, with no […]
Use of wind turbines along railway tracks
Use of wind turbines along railway tracks: Indian Railways (IR) is exploring the use of wind turbines along railway tracks as part of its goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.A pilot project by Western Railway installed mini vertical-axis turbines generating 1-10 kW of electricity, harnessing wind from passing trains.By November 2024, IR commissioned […]
New president of the Athletics Federation of India
New president of the Athletics Federation of India: Bahadur Singh Sagoo has been elected as the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).Bahadur Singh Sagoo is a one-time Asian medallist and two-time national champion, won a gold medal in the shot put at the 2002 Busan Asian Games. He also competed in the […]
US withdrawal from WHO
US withdrawal from WHO: Recently, the United States, under President Donald Trump, has signed an executive order to withdraw from WHO, citing reasons such as mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lack of reforms within the organization. Reasons behind this is Mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic,Perceived political bias within the organization,Unequal financial burden on […]
Takers, Not Makers Report : Oxfam Report
Takers, Not Makers Report : Oxfam Report The Oxfam International report, titled Takers, Not Makers, highlights the wealth extracted from India during British colonial rule, emphasizing the enduring economic and social inequalities shaped by colonial exploitation.$64.82 trillion extracted from India by Britain (1765–1900), adjusted for today’s value. 33.8 trillion (52%) enriched the UK’s richest 10%; […]
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti: India celebrates Parakram Diwas annually on January 23rd to honor the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a visionary leader and a key figure in the Indian freedom movement. Introduced in 2021 by the Government of India to commemorate the legacy of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.Aim is To instill […]
One Nation, One Legislative Platform
One Nation, One Legislative Platform: The 85th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) concluded in Patna, Bihar, addressing critical issues in legislative proceedings, such as disruptions, decorum, and enhancing the role of legislative bodies.The conference also highlighted the upcoming One Nation, One Legislative Platform, aiming to unify all legislative bodies on a single digital platform.Resolutions […]
Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2025
Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2025: The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) in Hyderabad has been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2025 in the Institutional Category, recognizing its exceptional contributions to disaster management.Established by the Government of India, the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar honors individuals and organizations […]
Mauni Amavasya : Maha Kumbh
Mauni Amavasya : Maha Kumbh Mauni Amavasya, also called Maghi Amavasya, is one of the most important days in the Hindu calendar. In 2025, it will be observed on Wednesday, January 29. This sacred day is known for its focus on silence, fasting and ritual bathing in holy rivers, especially the Ganges. Millions of devotees […]
