John Dramani Mahama was sworn in as Ghana's president for a third term. Ghana is situated in West Africa, bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. Capital: Ghana is one of the world's largest producers of gold and cocoa. Climate:The country experiences a tropical climate with two main seasons: wet and dry. Geographical Features:The highest peak is Mount Afadja, part of the Akwapim-Togo Ranges. Major rivers include the Volta River, Black Volta, White Volta, Pra, and Tano. Historical Fact:Formerly known as the Gold....Read More
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party after nearly a decade in office, citing internal party issues and declining support. He will remain as caretaker prime minister until a new leader is elected. Canada is the second-largest country in the world by land area, covering approximately 9.98 million square kilometers. It has the longest coastline of any country, stretching over 243,977 kilometers. Canada spans six time zones and borders three oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic. The country is divided into 10 provinces and three territories. Canada has two official languages: English and....Read More
Current Context : Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India, passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92. About Birth: September 26, 1932, in Gah, Punjab (now in Pakistan). Academic and Professional Career: Held positions at institutions like the Reserve Bank of India, the Planning Commission, and the Ministry of Finance. Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from 1982 to 1985. Political Career: Finance Minister of India (1991-1996) under Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao. Prime Minister of India (2004-2014), serving two consecutive terms. Awards and Honors: Padma Vibhushan (1987) – India's second-highest civilian honor. Jawaharlal Nehru....Read More
Current Context : Former Haryana chief minister and Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) supremo, Om Prakash Chautala, passed away at the age of 89. About Born on January 1, 1935, in Chautala village, Sirsa district, Haryana. Son of Devi Lal, former Deputy Prime Minister of India. Served as Haryana's Chief Minister for five terms:Read More
Current Context : Renowned tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain passed away in San Francisco due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. About Born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, Hussain was the son of legendary tabla maestro Ustad Alla Rakha. Birthplace: Mumbai, India Education: Attended St. Michael's School in Mahim and graduated from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. Awards and Achievements Grammy Awards: Zakir Hussain won four Grammy Awards during his career. At the 66th Annual Grammy Awards (2024), he achieved a historic feat as the first Indian musician to win three Grammysin one ceremony: Best Global Music Albumfor This Moment. Best Global Music Performancefor Pashto.....Read More
Current Context : Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla paid floral tributes to Shri Chakravarti Rajagopalachari in Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on his Birth Anniversary. About C. Rajagopalachari: Full Name: Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, popularly known as Rajaji. Born: 10 December 1878, in Thorapalli, Tamil Nadu. Conferred Bharat Ratnain 1954 for contributions to politics and literature. Role in the Independence Movement: Influenced by Mahatma Gandhi in 1919, he left his legal career to join the freedom struggle. Participated in significant movements: Rowlatt Act agitation. Non-Cooperation Movement. Vaikom Satyagraha. Civil Disobedience Movement. Jailed five times between 1912 and 1941 for his activism. Contribution to Governance: Served as....Read More
Death Anniversary of Alfred Nobel was celebrated on 10 December. He was a famous scientist, inventor, businessman, and founder of Nobel Prizes. He was born on October 21, 1833, and died on December 10, 1869. Contribution: Inventor of dynamiteand holder of 355 patents. Established the Nobel Prizesin his will to honor achievements in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Peace, and later, Economic Sciences. Nobel Prizes are awarded annually on 10 December, commemorating his death.Read More
Current Context : Victoria Kjaer Theilvig made history by becoming Denmark’s first-ever Miss Universe at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant held in Mexico City. About : She is 21 years old, from Søborg, Denmark. A champion dancer, dance teacher, and advocate for mental health awareness. Holds a background in business and marketing.Read More
Current Context : Senior IAS officer K. Sanjay Murthy has been appointed as the next Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. About CAG and it's related constitutional Provisions Article 148: Establishes the CAG as an independent office. The President appoints the CAG, and service conditions and salary are decided by Parliament and charged to the Consolidated Fund of India (CFI). The CAG cannot be reappointed in central or state roles after serving. Article 149: Outlines the duties and powers of the CAG, as defined by Parliament. Article 151: Mandates that CAG reports be submitted to the President, who then....Read More
Current Context : Recently, C.V Raman Birth anniversary was celebrated on 7th November. About C.V Raman Birth:November 7, 1888, in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. Nobel Prize:Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. Discovery:Known for discovering the Raman Effect, which explained how light changes wavelength when scattered by molecules in a material. Significance:The Raman Effect led to new research fields in optics and molecular science, influencing spectroscopy and medical diagnostics. Legacy:V. Raman's work has had a lasting impact on physics and continues to inspire global scientific research.Read More
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