In a historic moment for India’s education sector, Mizoram has officially been declared the country’s first fully literate state. The announcement was made by the Chief Minister of Mizoram, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s pursuit of universal literacy. With a literacy rate of 98.2%, as per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023–24,…
Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence. — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Every year on 14th April, India celebrates Ambedkar Jayanti—the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, a social reformer, and a voice for the voiceless. Born in 1891 in Mhow (present-day Madhya Pradesh),…
The President of India presented the 58th Jnanpith Award to Jagadguru Rambhadracharya for his contributions to Sanskrit literature during a ceremony held in New Delhi. Renowned Urdu poet Gulzar was also honored with the award, though he was unable to attend the event due to health reasons. 1. JAGADGURU RAMBHADRACHARYA (SANSKRIT) Eminent Sanskrit scholar, author,…
Under Operation Olivia, the Indian Coast Guard successfully safeguarded a record 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles during their mass nesting at the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha. ABOUT OPERATION OLIVIA Operation Olivia is a prominent marine conservation effort conducted annually by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) between November and May. Its primary aim is to…
September 7, 2025 — Tonight, millions of people worldwide are turning their eyes skyward to witness a breathtaking celestial spectacle: a Blood Moon. This rare astronomical event is captivating observers from every corner of the globe as the full Moon takes on a dramatic reddish hue during a total lunar eclipse. What is a Blood…
