General Knowledge

  • World No Tobacco Day 2025, History, Theme and Significance

    World No Tobacco Day 2025 takes place on May 31, marking the international initiative by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to raise awareness about the devastating impact of tobacco consumption and promote effective policies to curb tobacco use. Check out...

    Last updated on May 31st, 2025 10:55 am
  • Goa Statehood Day 2025: Date, History and Significance

    Goa is all set to celebrate its 39th Statehood Day on Friday, May 30, 2025, marking a significant milestone in its journey from colonial rule to full statehood in India. Known for its scenic beaches, Indo-Portuguese heritage, and vibrant culture,...

    Last updated on May 30th, 2025 04:55 pm
  • World Hunger Day 2025, Theme, History and Significance

    World Food Safety Day 2025 will be observed globally on June 7. This annual event serves as a critical reminder that safe food is not a luxury—it is a human right. This year's theme, "Food Safety: Science in Action", emphasizes...

    Last updated on May 29th, 2025 10:45 am
  • COVID Sub Variants in 2025: History, List, and Other Details

    The COVID-19 pandemic, which began in 2019, continues to evolve as new subvariants of the virus emerge. In 2025, multiple subvariants have been identified globally, including in India, raising concerns over increased transmissibility and changes in symptoms. Understanding the history,...

    Last updated on May 28th, 2025 12:57 pm
  • Gallantry Awards 2025 Winners List, Criteria and Importance

    Context: President Droupadi Murmu conferred Kirti Chakras and Shaurya Chakras Gallantry Awards to the personnel of the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces and State/Union Territory Police during Phase-I of the Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Gallantry Awards in...

    Last updated on May 24th, 2025 12:14 pm
  • Banu Mushtaq Won International Booker Prize for Heart Lamp

    The International Booker Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards globally, and it honours quality fiction translated into English. It seeks to inspire greater reading of quality fiction from across the globe as well as to celebrate the...

    Last updated on May 22nd, 2025 12:26 pm
  • 58th Jnanpith Award Conferred to Rambhadracharya and Gulzar

    The 58th Jnanpith Award was bestowed upon the authors by President Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on May 16, 2025. This was the second Jnanpith Award for Sanskrit and the fifth for Urdu literature. The award honours...

    Last updated on May 19th, 2025 11:50 am
  • Asia Cup Winners List 1984 to 2025, Check Asia Cup 2025

    Asia Cup is a continental men's national team cricket tournament held in Asia. The tournament was created by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in 1983 to foster goodwill among Asian nations and is the sole continental championship for cricket. The...

    Last updated on May 19th, 2025 11:01 am
  • National Dengue Day 2025: Theme, History, and Significance

    Every year, as the monsoon clouds gather, India braces itself against a common yet dangerous enemy — dengue fever. Recognizing the urgent need to combat this mosquito-borne disease, India observes National Dengue Day on May 16 annually. National Dengue Day...

    Last updated on May 16th, 2025 03:24 pm
  • International Nurses Day 2025: Theme, History, Significance, and Celebrations

    International Nurses Day (IND) is celebrated annually on May 12, to honor the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. The day recognizes the tireless efforts of nurses worldwide who dedicate their lives to the health and well-being...

    Last updated on May 12th, 2025 01:56 pm