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Held annually in Nagaland, the 24th Hornbill Festival is set to unite 16 Naga tribes for a vibrant 10-day celebration of culture, music, and dance. Source: The Hindu About Hornbill Festival: Named after the hornbill, a culturally significant bird symbolizing fidelity, beauty, and grace in Naga folklore. Showcases the rich cultural heritage of the State. …
Read MoreNews: In order to guarantee the smooth operation of both Houses, the government has called an all-party meeting in New Delhi today, ahead of the start of the Winter Session of Parliament on Monday. Prahlad Joshi, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs is scheduled to meet with the floor leaders of the two houses of parliament. …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to inaugurate the 5th edition of the Global Ayurveda Festival in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Notable attendees include Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Union Ministers Parshottam Rupala and Sarbananda Sonowal, and GAF Organizing Committee Chairman V. Muraleedharan. Source: DifferBetween Event Theme: The theme of the festival …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization (WMO) declares 2023 as poised to become the hottest year ever recorded, emphasizing the critical need for immediate measures to curb global warming and mitigate its severe consequences. Source: Stanford News WMO Chief’s Statement WMO Chief Petteri Taalas characterizes the situation as a “deafening cacophony …
Read MoreWhy in the News? On the inaugural day of COP-28, participating countries reached an agreement to activate the Loss and Damage (L&D) Fund. Source: Reuters Loss and Damage Fund: This fund is designed to provide financial assistance to nations especially susceptible to the negative impacts of climate change, aiding them in recovering from and dealing …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Tatmadaw faces unprecedented challenges since the February 2021 coup, with recent events indicating a potential shift in the civil war dynamics. Source: CRSREPORT The Current Scenario: Since staging a coup on February 1, 2021, the Myanmar military has carried out a brutal nationwide crackdown on millions of people opposed to …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) shows remarkable growth at 7.6% in Q2 of 2023, exceeding the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) projected uptick of 6.5%. Despite a slowdown in the farm and services sectors and consumer spending, the GDP growth remains robust. Sector-wise Performance Gross Value Added (GVA) in the economy …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India’s image as a principled power faces a critical test following the U.S. Department of Justice’s 15-page indictment against an Indian national. The case involves an alleged assassination plot against S.-based Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, reportedly directed by an Indian government official. Impact Beyond Borders The repercussions of the indictment …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) reveals plans to launch its inaugural X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) to delve into the polarisation of intense X-ray sources. Source: Full Afterburner Significance of XPoSat: While India has established space-based X-ray astronomy focusing on imaging, time-domain studies, and spectroscopy. XPoSat marks a substantial addition by …
Read MoreAIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is an advanced stage of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection. It compromises the immune system, leaving individuals vulnerable to opportunistic infections and cancers. AIDS is characterized by a severe decline in immune function, and its diagnosis is based on specific criteria related to HIV-related illnesses and CD4 cell count. Source: …
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