ISRO cryogenic engine : ISRO Successfully Tests Cryogenic Engine of Its Rocket for the Moon Mission The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a full-duration test fire of the cryogenic engine for its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-F10 (GSLV-F10) rocket. The test was conducted on 16th April 2023 at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC)…
Aurangabad Osmanabad renaming : Union Government Approved Renaming of Aurangabad, Osmanabad in Maharashtra The Union Cabinet has recently approved the renaming of two cities in Maharashtra. The city of Aurangabad will now be known as Sambhaji Nagar, and Osmanabad will be known as Dharashiv. The proposal to rename these cities was initiated by the Maharashtra…
World Security Congress : 18th World Security Congress Begins in Jaipur The 18th World Security Congress (WSC) started in Jaipur on 22nd April 2023. The two-day conference is being organized by the Institute of Defense Studies and Analyses (IDSA) in collaboration with the Rajasthan government. The conference is being held with the theme “New Approaches…
O.P. Kohli : Former Gujarat Governor O.P. Kohli Passes Away at 87 Former Governor of Gujarat, Om Prakash Kohli, passed away at the age of 87 on Thursday, 21st April 2023. He served as the Governor of Gujarat from July 2014 to July 2019. He was also the Governor of Madhya Pradesh from September 2016…
Meghana Pandit appointment : Meghana Pandit appointed as CEO of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust Meghana Pandit has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, which manages four hospitals and provides healthcare services to patients in and around Oxfordshire, England. Pandit will replace Dr Bruno Holthof,…
Mughal Art and Architecture : Mughal Art and Architecture A Journey Through Time Mughal Art and Architecture has been a significant topic of interest for many students preparing for government exams like UPSC, PSCS, banking, railways, defence and more. The Mughal period has been an important chapter in the history of India and their contributions…
Indian beetle species : Omorgus Khandesh A Newly Discovered Indian Beetle by Zootaxa A newly discovered species of beetle named Omorgus Khandesh has been identified in India by the Zootaxa research team. This beetle was found in the Khandesh region of Maharashtra, India, and belongs to the family Trogidae, which is commonly known as skin…
Abrogation of Article 370 : Abrogation of Article 370 and its impact on Indian Politics Introduction: The abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which granted special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir, was a historic decision made by the Indian government in August 2019. The move had far-reaching implications for Indian…
World Pulses Day 2023 : World Pulses Day 2023 is Observed on 10 February World Pulses Day is observed annually on February 10 to recognize the importance of pulses as a global food. Pulses are legumes that include dry beans, lentils, and chickpeas, among others. They are a crucial source of protein and other essential…
Peru Sea Lion Bird Flu : Nearly 600 Sea Lions Die Due to Bird Flu Outbreak in Peru In a tragic turn of events, a bird flu outbreak has claimed the lives of nearly 600 sea lions on Peru’s northern coast. The outbreak began in mid-March and has rapidly spread, affecting marine wildlife across the…
