Miscellaneous

Bal Diwas 2023 GK Quiz, Children Day related questions and Answer

14th November, the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru, is celebrated as Children’s Day or Bal Diwas every year. Prior to 1964, India celebrated Children’s Day on 20th November. However, after passing of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in 1964, it was decided to...

Time Magazine Features Sheikh Hasina, World’s Longest Serving Female Head Of Govt

  At 76 years old, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has earned a prominent place in global politics. In a Time cover story, she was hailed as a political phenomenon who has played a pivotal role in guiding Bangladesh's growth...

IIT Kanpur’s Innovative Solution: ‘Artificial Rains’ to Tackle Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis

Why in news? The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has a quick-fix solution to offer to Delhi and its neighbouring regions choking in toxic air - it can help the city wash down pollutants and dust with "artificial rains"...

NCERT To Add Content On ‘Electoral Literacy’ In School Textbooks

In a bid to address voter apathy among young Indians, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is set to introduce electoral literacy content in textbooks and advising State Education Boards to follow suit. The focus is on...

EPFO celebrated its 71st Foundation Day in New Delhi

Union Minister for Labour & Employment, Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, inaugurated the 71st Foundation Day of the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) on 1st November at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event featured a documentary film...

Iconic ‘Throne Room’ at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata named after Sardar Patel

Honoring a Freedom Fighter's Legacy In a significant move, the iconic 'Throne Room' at the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata, which stands as a testament to the British era's grandeur, has been renamed to commemorate the legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel,...

Zojila Day commemorated at Zojila War Memorial on 1st November

Honoring the Heroic Operation Bison of 1948 Zojila Day, celebrated on November 1st at the Zojila War Memorial near Drass, is a tribute to the valorous actions of Indian troops during 'Operation Bison' in 1948. This operation was a significant...

Renowned Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur to Chair International Jury Panel at IFFI

The prestigious International Film Festival of India (IFFI), an annual cinematic extravaganza, is gearing up for its 54th edition, set to unfold in the picturesque state of Goa from November 20 to November 28, 2023. As one of the largest...

Jio MAMI Film Festival Began In Mumbai After A Four-Year Break

  The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival made a return after a four-year interval with a grand ceremony at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai on October 27. The festival once again brought a diverse selection of...

Shreyas G Hosur became 1st Indian Railways officer to complete gruelling ‘Ironman’ Triathlon

Creating a history of sorts, Shreyas G. Hosur, became the first officer from the Indian Railways to complete the gruelling ‘Ironman’ Triathlon, considered to be the toughest single-day sports event in the world. This event includes 3.8 km of swimming,...