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Veera Pasi was a freedom fighter and military commander associated with the Revolt of 1857 in present-day Raebareli. He was a trusted lieutenant of Rana Beni Madhav Baksh Singh, the ruler of the Shankarpur Estate. Early Life He was born … Continue reading →

Cabinet ministers are part of the council of ministers headed by the Chief Minister in the state or the Prime Minister at the centre. They are ministers who head important ministries like defence or home. The cabinet, headed by the … Continue reading →

It is a sustainable silk that is harvested without killing the silkworm. It is indigenous to the northeast India, especially the state of Assam. Mulberry, Tasar (Kosa), Muga, and Eri are the four varieties of silk grown in India. It … Continue reading →

It is a major sea barrier in the Netherlands that protects low-lying areas from seawater intrusion. It separates the saltwater Wadden Sea from the freshwater Ijsselmeer lake. It can help in inland navigation, freshwater management, and renewable energy generation. The … Continue reading →

The first Indian to have won a Nobel prize in literature. He was affectionately called Gurudev by Gandhiji Tagore had used the pseudonym Bhanusimha for publishing his works. He is credited with composing the national anthems of India – Jana … Continue reading →

It is a deep-water port located in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan province. It is on the Gulf of Oman at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz. It is the only Iranian port having direct access to the Indian Ocean. It is … Continue reading →

Origin of Name: The virus is named after the Ebola river (Republic of Congo ) first outbreak in 1976. Cause: Ebola virus Symptoms: Early: Fever, headache, muscle pain, sore throat. Advanced: Vomiting, diarrhea, rash, organ failure, and internal/external bleeding. Incubation … Continue reading →

It was launched in 2025 by the Union Government with the aim of establishing India’s first domestic REPM manufacturing ecosystem with 6,000 MTPA (metric tonnes per annum) integrated capacity. Ministry: Ministry of Heavy Industries Duration: 7 years 2 years: facility … Continue reading →

The Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme is a government securities program launched in November 2015 under the Gold Monetisation Scheme, where the RBI issues bonds on behalf of the Government of India as a substitute for physical gold. Objective Reduce … Continue reading →

Measures price changes at the wholesale level. Base year is 2011 – 12 ( proposed base year is 2022 – 23). Primarily includes manufactured products, fuel, and primary articles. (service sector not included). The measurement of the WPI is based … Continue reading →