Phase II of Bangalore-Chennai Expressway

The proposed Bangalore-Chennai Expressway has garnered attention due to its ambitious scale and potential impact on wildlife habitats. The standing committee of the National Board for Wildlife recently approved the second phase of the Bangalore-Chennai Expressway. This four-lane expressway, at ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Global Alliance for National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI)

The National Human Rights Commission, India (NHRC-India), a vital institution for safeguarding human rights, recently faced challenges regarding its accreditation by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI). Deferral of Accreditation The NHRC-India has experienced a deferral of ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Georgi Gospodinov Wins International Booker Prize

Georgi Gospodinov, a prominent Bulgarian writer, has gained international acclaim for his thought-provoking works that delve into the complexities of human existence. He recently became the first Bulgarian to receive the International Booker Prize. His literary achievements have transcended language ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Dancing Girl of Mohenjodaro

On International Museum Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Museum Expo, an event that showcased various cultural exhibits and artifacts. Among the highlights was the unveiling of a captivating mascot, the Dancing Girl, which drew both admiration and ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: May 25, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 25, 2023 INDIA U.T. Khader, 54, was unanimously elected Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, becomes the first Muslim to hold the post in Karnataka. INSV Tarini entered Goa harbour ..

Category: Today's News Headlines

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : May 25, 2023

1. Navegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT? [A] Maharashtra[B] Gujarat[C] Bihar[D] Uttarakhand Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra] Notes:Navegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve is situated in Maharashtra’s Gondia district. It is currently ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – May 13-14-15, 2023 [Mock Test]

1. Which of the following is/are the features of the west flowing rivers? These do not form estuaries These do not form distributaries These do not form deltas Choose the correct answer using the codes given below: [A] Only 1 ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – May 11-12, 2023 [Mock Test]

1. Consider the following erosional process by wind: Deflation: is the removal of loose particles from the surface of rocks. Abrasion: is the frictional movement of sand particles within itself. Attrition: is the scraping of particles from the rock surface. ..