Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti is a day observed on 11 April every year to remember the works of Jyotirao Govindrao Phule, a social activist, thinker, writer and anti-caste social reformer born on the same day in 1827 in Maharashtra. Jyotiba ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Important Days & Events Current Affairs

RailTel and Electronic Knowledge Network Project

RailTel Corporation of India Limited is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Railways, with expertise in the fields of Information Technology (IT) and education. Recently, RailTel Corporation of India Limited has been awarded an order worth Rs. ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

What is Hikikomori?

Hikikomori is a social phenomenon affecting people of all ages in Japan, where individuals withdraw from society and remain isolated for extended periods. Origins and Definition of Hikikomori The term Hikikomori was coined in the 1990s in Japan to describe ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Hay Fever in Japan

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has recently vowed to tackle hay fever, a pollen allergy that affects a significant portion of the Japanese population. In a recent parliamentary committee, Kishida referred to hay fever as a “social problem” and pledged ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : April 12, 2023

11. Which institution launched the ‘cVigil App’? [A] Supreme Court of India[B] Election Commission of India[C] Indian Medical Association[D] Reserve Bank of India Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Election Commission of India] Notes:cVigil App was launched by the Election Commission ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: April 12, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 12, 2023 INDIA Tamil Nadu notifies Prohibition of Online Gambling Act; Hosting online gambling services can result in up to 3 years of jail SNEHA, suicide prevention centre, has launched ..

Muthuvans and Human-Animal Conflicts

The Muthuvans are a tribe of cultivators who dwell in the hilly regions of Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore and Madurai and Kerala’s Adimali and Devikulam forest regions of Idukki district. They have a rich cultural heritage and are known for their ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – March 25, 2023 [Mock Test]

11. ‘The Fujiwhara Effect’ was seen in news recently, it is related to which of the following? [A] Income inequality[B] Gender inequality[C] Digital Currency[D] Tropical storms Show Answer Correct Answer: D [Tropical storms] Notes: The Fujiwhara Effect is any interaction between ..

Idu Mishmis and Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary

Arunachal Pradesh is a state in the northeastern region of India that is known for its rich biodiversity and cultural diversity. The state is home to various indigenous tribes, one of which is the Idu Mishmi tribe. The tribe has ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs

“Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited vs Union of India & Ors” Case

In recent years, the media industry in India has been subjected to increased scrutiny and censorship. The case of “Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited vs Union of India & Ors” is an example of such censorship, where the Ministry of Information and ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs