Q1) Which of the following seismic zones of India is the most seismically active? A. Zone IIB. Zone IIIC. Zone IVD. Zone V Answer: D. Zone V Q2) The point inside the Earth where an earthquake originates is called: A. EpicenterB. FocusC. FaultD. Seismic Zone Answer: B. Focus Q3) In the seismic zoning map of…
Why in News? The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has notified a crucial amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945, explicitly withdrawing the licensing exemption previously granted for selling cough syrups in small villages. The development comes amid growing concerns over the misuse of medicines, self-medication practices, and the need for greater oversight in India’s…
The Prime Minister of India unveiled the M.A.N.A.V. vision at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, highlighting the country’s human-centered approach to governing Artificial Intelligence. M.A.N.A.V. Vision – India’s Human-Centric AI Framework What it is: M.A.N.A.V. (PM Narendra Modi’s Human-Centric AI Odyssey) is India’s guiding framework for the development and governance of Artificial Intelligence, designed…
A recent study conducted by Deccan College, Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts, and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has identified the Harappan site of Kotada Bhadli in Kutch, Gujarat, as the earliest known caravanserai, revealing evidence of a well-organised trade infrastructure dating back to 2300–1900 BCE. ABOUT KOTADA BHADLI – HARAPPAN SITE Kotada Bhadli…
The Government of India has designated September 23rd as the annual Ayurveda Day, starting from the year 2025. September 23rd marks the autumnal equinox, representing a natural balance that echoes Ayurveda’s fundamental philosophy of equilibrium in the body, mind, and spirit. Ayurveda Day is a national observance dedicated to honoring India’s ancient system of medicine,…
