Source-This post on Nausena Bhawan: Indian Navy first independent headquarters is based on the article “Rajnath inaugurates new Navy headquarters” published in “The Hindu” on 15th March 2024. Why in the News? Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently inaugurated the new Nausena Bhawan in Delhi Cantonment. What is its Significance? First Independent headquarter– The inauguration of… Continue reading Nausena Bhawan: Indian Navy first independent headquarters
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World Monuments Fund Watch 2025
Source-This post on World Monuments Fund Watch 2025 is based on the article “Conservationists to propose Kazhuveli watershed region in T.N. for nomination to World Monuments Fund Watch 2025” published in “The Hindu” on 13th March 2024. Why in the News? Conservationists plan to propose the Kazhuveli watershed region in Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu, for nomination to… Continue reading World Monuments Fund Watch 2025
Pritzker Architecture Prize
Source-This post on Pritzker Architecture Prize has been created based on the article “The ‘Architecture Nobel’: Why Pritzker laureate Riken Yamamoto’s work stands out” published in “The Indian Express” on 8th March 2024. Why in the news? Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto was declared the winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize 2024. About Pritzker Architecture Prize… Continue reading Pritzker Architecture Prize
Flue Cured Tobacco
Source– This post on Flue Cured Tobacco is based on the article “Government of India approves interest-free Loan to FCV Tobacco Growers in Andhra Pradesh” published in “PIB” on 26 February 2024. Why in the News? The Government of India recently approved an interest-free Loan to FCV Tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh. About Flue Cured… Continue reading Flue Cured Tobacco
Sudarshan Setu
Source-This post on the Sudarshan Setu has been created based on the article “PM inaugurates Sudarshan Setu connecting Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka island in Gujarat” published in “PIB” on 25th Feb 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sudarshan Setu bridge in Gujarat. About Sudarshan Setu 1. About- ‘Sudarshan Setu’… Continue reading Sudarshan Setu
Bharat Ratna for P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan
Source-This post on Bharat Ratna for P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan is based on the article “M.S. Swaminathan, P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh to get Bharat Ratna” published in “The Hindu” on 9th February 2024. Why in the News? The government has recently announced that the Bharat Ratna will be conferred on former PM… Continue reading Bharat Ratna for P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan
About Padma Awards 2024
Source-This post on Padma award has been created based on the article “Padma Awards 2024 announced” published in “PIB” on 25 January 2024. Why in the news? About Padma Awards 2024, Recently Padma Awards – one of the highest civilian Awards of the country, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and… Continue reading About Padma Awards 2024
Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2023
Source-This post is based on the article “PM inaugurates opening ceremony of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu” published in “PIB” on 20th January 2024. Why in the News? The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the opening ceremony of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. What are Khelo… Continue reading Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2023
Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023
Source-This post is based on the article “Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023 | Surat, Indore are the cleanest cities” published in “The Hindu” on 11th January 2024. Why in the News? The President of India has announced the results of the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023. What are the Swachh Survekshan Awards? Specifications Details What is it?… Continue reading Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023
National Landslide Susceptibility Map
Source- This post is based on the article “IIT Delhi team makes first hi-res landslide risk map for India” published in “The Hindu” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? In the wake of severe monsoon triggered heavy floods and landslides, IIT Delhi team has developed India’s first national landslide susceptibility map. What are… Continue reading National Landslide Susceptibility Map