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. […]
Tag: 15th Jan 2024
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 […]
Lentil Production
Lentil Production: India is set to become the world’s largest producer of lentil (masoor) during the 2023-24 crop years on account of higher acreage. In India, it’s mostly consumed as ‘Dal’ by removal of outer skin and separation of cotyledons. Lentil is also called as Masur and Malka (bold seeded).rld’s largest producer of lentil (masoor) […]
Cabo Verde : Malaria Free City
Cabo Verde : Malaria Free City The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde (also known as Cape Verde) as a malaria-free country. Cabo Verde has become the third country to acquire the status in the global health organisation’s African region. The country has now joined Mauritius and Algeria, who were certified in 1973 […]
Himalayan Wolf : IUCN Status
Himalayan Wolf : IUCN Status Himalayan Wolf has been assessed for the first time in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Red List and categorised as ‘Vulnerable’. The Himalayan Wolf (Canis lupus chanco), a prominent lupine predator found across the Himalayas. It is also called as Tibetan wolves, which live at more than […]
India’s First Dark Sky Park
India’s First Dark Sky Park: The Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra has been designated as India’s first Dark Sky Park and the fifth in Asia, protecting the night sky and preventing light pollution. The Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Maharashtra is India’s first Dark Sky Park within a tiger reserve for earmarking areas around the […]
LiDAR Survey : City By Amazon Rainforest Discovered
LiDAR Survey : City By Amazon Rainforest Discovered A huge city hidden by the luxuriant vegetation of the Amazon rainforest was recently discovered in Ecuador by a LiDAR survey. Lidar, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges […]
Three-Phase Vaccination Drive For Cervical Drive
Three-Phase Vaccination Drive For Cervical Drive: The Indian Government intends to initiate a three-phase vaccination drive against human papillomavirus (HPV) for girls aged 9-14, aiming to mitigate the risk of cervical cancer. The vaccine also offers protection against the HPV strains that cause cancer of the anus, vagina and oropharynx. Additionally, it also protects against […]
