Page-2 of GKToday Archives: May, 2021

Non-Aligned Movement

After 1945, the international scenario underwent major political changes. A very important development with immense consequences for the future was the growth of a number of liberation movements that gained momentum in Asia and Africa. The birth of so many ..

SeHAT OPD portal

The Services e-Health Assistance and Tele-consultation (SeHAT) OPD portal was launched recently by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This portal provides tele-medicine services to serving armed forces personnel and veterans and their families. It is the collaborative effort of the Department ..

Tiananmen Vigil

Tiananmen Vigil is an annual event observed in Hong Kong to mark the infamous 1989 Tiananmen Massacre – the deadly crackdown against dissidents by the PLA that caused thousands of deaths and injuries. Each year, thousands of Hong Kongers process ..

ACCR Portal

The Ayush Clinical Case Repository (ACCR) portal was launched recently by the AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homeopathy) ministry. This portal can be used for monitoring the clinical outcomes, research and analysis in the field of alternative ..

Reclining Buddha

A Reclining Buddha is a statue or image depicting the Buddha’s final days before his transition to Parinirvana – the stage of great salvation after death attained by the enlightened souls. Buddha passed away at the age of 80, in ..

Princess of Asturias Awards

The Princess of Asturias Awards are a series of prizes given by the Spain-based Princess of Asturias Foundation to individuals, entities or organisations from across the world for their noteworthy contributions in  the fields of science, humanities and public affairs. ..