Sayani Das, a swimmer from Bengal, has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to successfully cross the Strait of Gibraltar. She completed the challenging swim from Tarifa Island, Spain, to Cires Point, Morocco, covering a distance of 14.2 km in 3 hours and...
The iconic Shehnai, famously associated with the legendary Ustad Bismillah Khan, has been granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. 1. Cultural Significance: The Shehnai is a traditional wind instrument deeply rooted in Indian classical music. Ustad...
Olympic silver medalist Mirabai Chanu has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Athletes’ Commission of the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF). 1. Role and Tenure: Mirabai Chanu will serve as the Chairperson for a term of four years. She will represent the...
172nd anniversary of India’s first train journey. Historical Context:The first train journey in India took place on April 16, 1853, from Bori Bunder (now Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai) to Thane https://www.iasjnana.com/. The train covered a...
Operation Chakra V is a significant move by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to combat cybercrime. Operation Overview:Conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Operation Chakra V targeted cybercrime, particularly frauds involving...
