About Bumchu Festival
Context Recently, the Bumchu Festival was celebrated in the Tashiding Monastery, located in the state of Sikkim. Relevance: GS I: Festivals, Facts for Prelims About Bumchu Festival: Source: The Hindu
About Exercise FRINJEX-2023
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? The exercise will be conducted at Pangode Military Station, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. About Exercise FRINJEX-2023
About Scrub Typhus
Context: Recently, a team of researchers from Christian Medical College in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, and PGIMER Chandigarh found that an antibiotic combo is best for severe scrub typhus. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Scrub Typhus Transmission: Symptoms: Treatment: Vaccine: Typhus Fevers -Source: The Hindu
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar Punya Tithi
Focus: GS I- Important Personalities Why In News? The Prime Minister has paid tribute to freedom fighter Veer Savarkar on his Punya tithi. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar Nationalism and social reforms: Related Organisations and Work: Abhinav Bharat Society (Young India Society) Hindu Mahasabha Free India Society
About the Banjara Community
Context: Recently, the Union government of India kicked-off year-long celebrations to mark the 284th birth anniversary of Santh Sevalal Maharaj, a spiritual and religious leader of the Banjara community. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About the Banjara Community: About Santh Sevalal Maharaj: Source: Indian Express
What is Bisphenol A?
Context: A recent study conducted in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, suggests Bisphenol A can indirectly aid in the spread of vector-borne diseases in humans and animals. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Details: What is Bisphenol A? Source: Down to Earth
National Science Day 2023
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? In 1986, the Government of India, under then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, designated February 28 as National Science Day to commemorate the announcement of the discovery of the “Raman Effect”. About National Science Day 2023: What is Raman Effect?
About Mad Cow Disease
Context: Brazil has halted its beef exports to China after a case of mad cow disease was confirmed in the northern state of Para. Relevance: GS I: Facts for prelims About Mad Cow disease: -Source: Hindustan Times
K- 9 Vajra- T Howitzers
Context The Indian Army recently ordered 100 additional K9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology, Facts for Prelims About K-9 Vajra-T howitzers Features: Development:
About Sansad Ratna Awards
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister of India congratulated fellow Members of Parliament who will be conferred the Sansad Ratna Awards 2023. About Sansad Ratna Awards: