Makar Sankranti 2025:: Makar Sankranti is a vibrant and ancient Hindu festival that celebrates the Sun’s movement from the Sagittarius zodiac sign to Capricorn. This event marks the end of the long winter nights and the beginning of longer days, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness. In 2025, Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on […]
The first-ever Kho Kho World Cup began
The first-ever Kho Kho World Cup began: The inaugural edition of the Kho Kho World Cup kicked off with great enthusiasm on January 13, 2025, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. The ceremony began with a sand art projection paying homage to Mother Earth, followed by a ceremonial parade and cultural performances. […]
India’s Retail Inflation Drops to 5.22% In December
India’s Retail Inflation Drops to 5.22% In December: India’s retail inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), decreased to 5.22% in December 2024 from 5.48% in November, marking a four-month low. This decline is primarily attributed to a slowdown in food price increases, particularly in vegetables, cereals, and pulses.
Anju Bobby George Named Chairperson of AFI’s Athletes Commission
Anju Bobby George Named Chairperson of AFI’s Athletes Commission: Anju Bobby George, the legendary long-jumper and a 2003 World Championships bronze medalist, was named the Chairperson of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) Athletes Commission. The new commission comprises a mix of prominent retired athletes, with Neeraj Chopra, the two-time Olympic medalist, being the most […]
Nicolas Maduro, the 46th President of Venezuela, was sworn in for a third six-year term after a disputed election
Nicolas Maduro, the 46th President of Venezuela, was sworn in for a third six-year term after a disputed election: Nicolas Maduro, the President of Venezuela (46th President), was sworn in for a third six-year term following a contentious election. His opponent, Edmundo Gonzalez, claimed voter fraud and declared himself the rightful winner of the July […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 14th January 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 14th January 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Indravati National Park : Five Maoists Were Killed
Indravati National Park : Five Maoists Were Killed Five Maoists, including two women, were killed in an encounter with security forces inside Indravati National Park in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district recently. Indravati National Park is located in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. It was established in 1981 and declared as a tiger reserve in 1983 under […]
Neptune Missile
Neptune Missile: During a joint operation of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Ukrainian Navy, an ammunition storage depot in the Rostov region, Russia, was hit using the Neptune missile recently. An R-360 Neptune is a Ukrainian-developed subsonic cruise missile initially designed as an anti-ship missile and later modified for land attacks. The […]
Universal Account Number
Universal Account Number: The Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for activating Universal Account Numbers (UAN) and linking Aadhaar with bank accounts Universal Account Number (UAN) is a number allotted to all salaried employees, who contribute a part of their income towards the Employee Provident Fund (EPF). It is a 12-digit number […]
Neduntheevu Island : Indian Fishermen Arrested
Neduntheevu Island : Indian Fishermen Arrested As many as 17 Indian fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy while fishing near the Neduntheevu island recently. The Neduntheevu, sometimes known as Neduntivu, is the largest island falling in the Palk Strait in the northern parts of Sri Lanka. This is known as Delft Island also, […]
