UPSC GS 1 Sea of Japan News: Russia and China started naval exercises in the Sea of Japan recently. Location and Boundaries: The Sea of Japan is a marginal sea located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is surrounded by Russia and Sakhalin Island to the north, North Korea to the west, South Korea to the southwest, […]
UPSC GS 1 Antyodaya Diwas 2024 News: Antyodaya Diwas is an annual occasion in India commemorating the birth anniversary (25th September) of Indian leader Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. Antyodaya Diwas 2024: Antyodaya Diwas is observed annually on September 25 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. It celebrates Upadhyaya’s efforts and contributions to uplift
UPSC GS 1 Mary Poonen Lukose News: Mary Poonen Lukose was the first woman member of a legislative council from an Indian princely state (Kerala). Early Life and Education: Mary Poonen was born on August 2, 1886, in Aymanam village, Kottayam district, Kerala. She enrolled in history at Maharaja’s College, becoming the first woman graduate
UPSC GS 2 Quad News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United States, where he participated in the sixth Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware. What is Quad? The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is a grouping of four democracies: India Australia United States Japan Aim: The primary aim of Quad is to ensure a
UPSC GS 1 Amazon River News: Amazon River basin is facing an extraordinary drought, with water levels dropping to historic lows throughout the region. Amazon River: The Amazon River is the world’s largest river by water volume and width, and it is the second-longest river in the world after the Nile. It spans about two-fifths
UPSC GS 1 Tirumala Venkateswara Temple News: The TDP in Andhra Pradesh claimed that a report by a laboratory had found “beef tallow” and “lard” and fish oil in the ingredients of Tirupati laddu. About Sri Venkateswara Temple: Sri Venkateswara Temple, located in the hill town of Tirumala in Tirupati, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, is a
UPSC GS 2 One Nation, One Election News: The Narendra Modi government has approved the report from a high-level panel led by former President Ram Nath Kovind on the concept of ‘One Nation, One Election’ (ONOE). Definition: The concept revolves around conducting simultaneous elections for both Lok Sabha and State Assemblies throughout the country. This
UPSC GS 1 Karma Festival News: Tribal populations in Jharkhand, West Bengal, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Assam, and Odisha celebrated the harvest festival of Karma or Karam Parv recently. Definition: Karma Puja is celebrated in Jharkhand, Bihar, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jhargram (West Bengal) and many other states. The festival is especially popular among tribes
UPSC GS 1 Emmy Awards News: The Primetime Emmy Awards, which honor the best in American television, were handed out recently in Los Angeles. Introduction: The Emmy Awards are prestigious accolades presented to honor excellence in television and emerging media performances. Unlike the Oscars and Golden Globe Awards, the Emmys are not awarded for films.
UPSC GS 1 Sardar Sarovar Dam News: The water level of Gujarat’s Sardar Sarovar Dam recently rose to 136.43 metres, just over two metres below its full reservoir level. About Sardar Sarovar Dam: The Sardar Sarovar Dam is a concrete gravity dam located on the Narmada River at Kevadia in Gujarat’s Narmada district. It was
