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Fact Sheet: Bathinda Fort
India is a land of diverse cultural heritage, where the remnants of the past still stand tall and proud, bearing testimony to the country’s rich history. One such iconic structure is the Bathinda Fort in Punjab, believed to be the oldest surviving fort in the country. The fort, which dates back to over 1,600 years, ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs
Topics: Archeological Survey of India • Archeological Survey of India (ASI) • Bathinda Fort • Places in News
Trophies in Memory of Gen. Bipin Rawat: Important Facts
The Indian Navy has recently announced that it will honor the memory of the late General Bipin Rawat, the India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, by introducing two awards in his name. The Navy made the announcement on the eve of the late General’s 65th birth anniversary. The awards will be presented to deserving individuals ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat • Bipin Rawat • CDS General Bipin Rawat • General Bipin Rawat • Indian Navy
McMahon Line and the US’ Backing: Important Facts
Recently, two United States Senators, one Republican and one Democrat, introduced a bipartisan resolution in Congress, reaffirming the US’s recognition of the McMahon Line as the international boundary between China and India in Arunachal Pradesh. The resolution also supports India’s position that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India and condemns China’s military aggression ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs
Topics: India-China border dispute • India-US • India-US Relations • US-China
Fact Sheet: Lake Sils and the Latest Human Endurance Record
Lake Sils is a stunning natural wonder in the Upper Engadine valley of Grisons, Switzerland. Named after the village of Sils im Engadin, the lake is a popular tourist destination and is known for its clear waters and surrounding mountain ranges. Recently, a Czech man achieved an unprecedented feat of human endurance by diving into ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Topics: Alps • Places in News • Swiss Alps • Switzerland
Sir Brian May: Important Facts about the Legendary Lead Guitarist
On March 14, 2023, Sir Brian Harold May was knighted by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, becoming the latest musician to receive the prestigious title of “Knight Bachelor.” The honor was bestowed upon May in recognition of his significant contributions to the world of music and his charitable efforts throughout his career. Accomplishments of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • International / World Current Affairs • Persons in News
Topics: Knights Bachelor • Persons in News • United Kingdom
Who is Kenzaburō Ōe?
Kenzaburō Ōe, the Nobel Prize-winning Japanese author, passed away on March 10, 2023, at the age of 88. His death marks the end of an era in Japanese literature, as Ōe was widely regarded as one of the most important and influential writers of the post-World War II era. His works explored complex themes of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Persons in News
Topics: Asian literature • Japan • Nobel Prize in Literature • Persons in News