UPSC GS 2 G7 News: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hosted a call of Group of Seven (G7) leaders and discussed the crisis in the Middle East. Definition: The Group of 7 (G7) is an informal group of seven countries — the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Presidency: Each […]
9 Oct | UPSC Current Affairs: G7, WAZA, USCIRF, Repo Rate, and More Read More »
UPSC GS 1 Goddess Skandamata News: Prime Minister Modi has prayed to Goddess Skandamata on the fifth day of Navratri. Definition: Goddess Skandamata is the goddess of patience, purity, and peace. Skandamata mounts on a lion. According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Skandamata is the mother of Lord Skanda, also known as Lord Kartikeya. She
UPSC GS 1 Vaikom Satyagraha News: Decks have been cleared for the Tamil Nadu government to build a memorial for social reformer Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, one of the leaders of the Vaikom Satyagraha, at Arookutty in Alappuzha. Overview: The Vaikom Satyagraha was a social reform movement that took place in Vaikom, part of the princely
UPSC GS 1 The Great Stupa of Sanchi News: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently stopped by the replica of the East Gate of Sanchi’s Great Stupa standing in front of Humboldt Forum museum in Berlin. The Great Stupa of Sanchi: What is a Stupa? A stupa is a Buddhist commemorative monument, typically containing sacred
UPSC GS 1 Madeira River News: The Madeira River has reached its lowest level since monitoring began in 1967. Overview of Madeira River: The Madeira River is a major tributary of the Amazon River. It is formed by the confluence of the Mamoré and Beni rivers at Villa Bella, Bolivia, and flows northward. The river forms the
UPSC GS 1 Dhangars News: A large group of Dhangars recently marched to the office of the subdivisional officer in Khamgaon of Maharashtra’s Buldhana district, demanding a “grazing corridor” for their sheep and goats. About the Dhangar Community The Dhangars are a community of shepherds with populations spread across several Indian states, including Maharashtra, Gujarat,
23 Aug | UPSC Current Affairs: Dhangars, Shiveluch, Lunar Magma, Waterspouts, and More Read More »
UPSC GS 1 Poland News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently said he would discuss the peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine as he embarked on a crucial two-nation European tour starting in Poland. Overview Location: Poland is a country in central Europe. Borders: Poland shares borders with seven countries: Germany, Slovakia, the Czech Republic,
UPSC GS 1 National Film Awards (NFA) News: Aattam: The Play in Malayalam has been adjudged the Best Feature Film in the 70th National Film Awards. Definition: The National Film Awards were established in 1954. It is an annual awards ceremony celebrating the achievements of established and independent film makers, actors , actresses, production companies
UPSC GS 1 The First Stamps of Independent India News: First postage stamps of Independent India. First Stamps of Independent India: Three postage stamps were issued to commemorate India’s independence. All of them featured the date August 15, 1947, and the words ‘Jai Hind’ in the Devanagari script. The first stamp of Independent India was
UPSC GS 1 Arangetram: Bharatanatyam News: A 13-year-old student made history by performing Bharatanatyam “Arangetram” in China, marking a significant milestone for the ancient Indian dance form. Arangetram – It is Bharatnatyam’s graduation ceremony. Bharatanatyam Origin and Age: Bharatanatyam, originating from Tamil Nadu, is the oldest of the contemporary classical dance forms and is over
