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  • 2020 as Year of the Nurse and Midwife: WHO

    Why in News The World Health Organisation (WHO) has designated the year 2020 as the “Year of the Nurse and midwife”, in honour of the...

    02 Jan 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Ghataprabha River

    It is a tributary of Krishna that flows in Karnataka. Ghataprabha has a hydroelectric and irrigational dam at Hidkal. Hidkal Dam is located in...

    01 Jan 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Tribes in Odisha

    Why in News The poor implementation of government welfare programmes in the tribal areas of Odisha is affecting the tribes like Juanga, Pudi...

    01 Jan 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • 202nd Anniversary of the Bhima-Koregaon Battle

    Why in News The victory pillar (also known as Ransthamb) in Bhima-Koregaon village (Pune district of Maharashtra) is to celebrate the 202nd...

    01 Jan 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Merchant Discount Rate

    Why in News From 1st January, 2020, businesses with an annual turnover of more than ₹50 crore will have to offer low cost digital payment options...

    31 Dec 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Nirmal Fort and Udasi Mutt

    Why in News Nirmal Fort and Udasi mutt in Nirmal Town in Adilabad district of Telangana are undergoing ruination. Nirmal Fort Nirmal is a...

    31 Dec 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • 80th Session of Indian History Congress

    Why in News Recently, the 80th session of the Indian History Congress (IHC) was held at Kannur, Kerala, between 28th and 30th December 2019. It...

    31 Dec 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Red Sand Boa Snake

    Why in News Recently, a red sand boa snake (Eryx johnii), worth around ₹1.25 crore, was rescued from five persons, who were trying to sell it in...

    30 Dec 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Cyclone Sarai

    Tropical Cyclone Sarai hit Fiji on December 28, 2019, causing widespread damage. It is a category two tropical cyclone and is moving east towards...

    30 Dec 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • National Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports

    Why in News A cycling expedition consisting of staff from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (NIMAS) reached Yangon...

    28 Dec 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • SnowEx

    Why in News Recently, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched a seasonal campaign to understand how much water is...

    28 Dec 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Annual Flamingo Festival at Pulicat Lake

    Why in News The annual Flamingo Festival is to be held in January at Pulicat lake. The Pulicat lake supports rich biodiversity and high biomass...

    28 Dec 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Western Freight Corridor

    Why in News The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd. (DFCCIL) has opened more than 300-km section between Rewari (Haryana) to Madar...

    28 Dec 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Kalaripayattu

    Kalaripayattu is a martial art based on the ancient knowledge of the human body. It originated in Kerala during 3nd century BC to the 2nd century...

    28 Dec 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Belum Caves Festival

    Why in News Andhra Pradesh Government will be hosting the Belum Caves festival in January 2020 to popularise the Belum caves. The name...

    28 Dec 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Joint Naval Exercise by China, Russia and Iran

    Why in News China, Russia and Iran to hold joint naval drills from December 27 to 30 to deepen exchange and cooperation between the navies of the...

    27 Dec 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Khond Tribe

    Khond are people of the hills and jungles of Odisha state. They speak Kui and its southern dialect, Kuwi, of the Dravidian language family. Most...

    27 Dec 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)

    Why in News The Ministry of Finance has released a postage stamp to commemorate the distinguished service and glorious contribution by the...

    27 Dec 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Second Edition of Eat Right Mela

    Why in News Recently, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare inaugurated the 2nd edition of Eat Right Mela in New Delhi. Key Points Eat...

    27 Dec 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Dal Lake

    Dal is a lake in Srinagar, the capital of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Dal Lake is a misnomer as Dal in Kashmiri means lake. It is...

    27 Dec 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims

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