Brain-eating amoeba
The “brain-eating amoeba” causes a fatal infection of the brain and its protective layers. What is the brain-eating amoeba?
Ghost particles – Neutrinos
The Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope or KM3NeT is deployed under the Mediterranean Sea to detect high-energy neutrinos, also known as ghost particles. But why are neutrinos called ghost particles? Why…
Lal Bahadur Shastri and Tashkent Declaration
Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second prime Minister of India, was born on October 2, 1904, in Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Nagar (formerly known as Mughalsarai). It was on January 11,…
Ken-Betwa River linking project
PM Modi laid the foundation stone for the inter-state Ken-Betwa river linking project in Khajuraho on 25th December. Why was this project needed?
Crop Insurance Schemes
The crop insurance schemes — PMFBY and RWBCIS — aimed at helping farmers with risk coverage for crops against non-preventable natural calamities have been extended until 2025-26.
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is scheduled to commence on January 13, 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about this grand festival.
Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth and last human Sikh Guru. He was a warrior, poet, and philosopher. He established the Khalsa Panth in a great ceremony at Anandpur Sahib
Panchamasali Lingayats
Large number of Panchamasali Lingayat protesters held a massive protest in front of the Karnataka Legislature complex in Belagavi. Who are the Lingayats?
18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated on 9th January since 2003 to mark the contribution of the Overseas Indian community in the development of India.
The role of Indian diaspora in nation’s economic growth and cultural diplomacy
Tracing the history and impact of the Indian diaspora from being ‘Girmitiya’ to the most vibrant diaspora. As India celebrates Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.