India’s 800-year-old connection with Jerusalem: Baba Farid’s lodge, now a rest stop for Indian travellers

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s 800-year-old connection with Jerusalem: Baba Farid’s lodge, now a rest stop for Indian travellers” published in “Indian Express” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? India’s connection with Jerusalem dates back to 800 years to the establishment of Baba Farid’s lodge. Who was Baba Farid?… Continue reading India’s 800-year-old connection with Jerusalem: Baba Farid’s lodge, now a rest stop for Indian travellers

What has caused the recent thaw in U.S.-Venezuela ties? | Explained

Source: The post is based on the article “What has caused the recent thaw in U.S.-Venezuela ties? | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? The U.S government has agreed to relax the sanctions imposed on Venezuela’s oil, gas and mining industries on the condition that the Venezuelan President… Continue reading What has caused the recent thaw in U.S.-Venezuela ties? | Explained

PM participates in program marking culmination of Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign’s Amrit Kalash Yatra

Source: The post is based on the article “PM participates in program marking culmination of Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign’s Amrit Kalash Yatra” published in “PIB” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? The Prime Minister has participated in the programme marking the culmination of the Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign. What is the… Continue reading PM participates in program marking culmination of Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign’s Amrit Kalash Yatra

WHO post: India to choose Bangladesh or Nepal nominee

Source: The post is based on the article “WHO post: India to choose Bangladesh or Nepal nominee” published in “The Hindu” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? India has to decide between the candidates of Bangladesh or Nepal for the post of Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO). What is the… Continue reading WHO post: India to choose Bangladesh or Nepal nominee

What is Lockdown Mode and why does Apple recommend it after “state-sponsored attackers” alert?

Source: The post is based on the article “What is Lockdown Mode and why does Apple recommend it after “state-sponsored attackers” alert?” published in “Indian Express” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? Multiple opposition leaders and a few journalists have reported receiving a notification from Apple about “state-sponsored attackers” remotely trying to compromise… Continue reading What is Lockdown Mode and why does Apple recommend it after “state-sponsored attackers” alert?

Only the Gir indigenous cow breed is being promoted under Rashtriya Gokul Mission; here is why

Source: The post is based on the article “Only the Gir indigenous cow breed is being promoted under Rashtriya Gokul Mission; here is why” published in “Down To Earth” on 1st November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is Gir cow breed?3 Why is Rashtriya Gokul Mission focusing more on Gir cow breed?4 What… Continue reading Only the Gir indigenous cow breed is being promoted under Rashtriya Gokul Mission; here is why

Prime Minister launches ‘Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)’ platform on the National Unity Day

Source: The post is based on the article “Prime Minister launches ‘Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)’ platform on the National Unity Day” published in “PIB” on 31st October 2023 Why in the News? The Prime Minister has launched ‘Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)’ platform for youth of the country. What is Mera Yuva Bharat? Aspect… Continue reading Prime Minister launches ‘Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)’ platform on the National Unity Day

Union Finance Minister inaugurates the first Global Conference on Cooperation in Enforcement Matters (GCCEM) in New Delhi

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Finance Minister inaugurates the first Global Conference on Cooperation in Enforcement Matters (GCCEM) in New Delhi” published in “PIB” on 31st October 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister for Finance has inaugurated the Global Conference on Cooperation in Enforcement Matters (GCCEM) in New Delhi.… Continue reading Union Finance Minister inaugurates the first Global Conference on Cooperation in Enforcement Matters (GCCEM) in New Delhi

Researchers activate world’s tiniest coin-sized particle accelerator

Source: The post is based on the article “Researchers activate world’s tiniest coin-sized particle accelerator published in “TOI” on 31st October 2023 Why in the News? Researchers have activated the world’s smallest particle accelerator called Nanophotonic electron accelerator(NEA). What are Particle Accelerators? A particle accelerator is a machine that accelerates elementary particles, such as electrons… Continue reading Researchers activate world’s tiniest coin-sized particle accelerator

Three dead during ‘Banni’ festival at Devaragattu in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district

Source: The post is based on the article “Three dead during ‘Banni’ festival at Devaragattu in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district” published in “The Hindu” on 31st October 2023 Why in the News? Three people died during the celebration of the Banni Festival in Andhra Pradesh. What is the Banni Festival? Specification Details Type It is… Continue reading Three dead during ‘Banni’ festival at Devaragattu in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district

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