General Knowledge – UPSC, KAS & PSC Insights

09 Feb 2026

Michelangelo (1475–1564)

Michelangelo (1475–1564) was one of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance, renowned for his extraordinary contributions to sculpture,...

06 Feb 2026

El Chichón (Chichonal)

El Chichón (Chichonal) is a highly active stratovolcano located in north-central Chiapas, Mexico. Recent unusual changes observed inside its cr...

06 Feb 2026

Myoglobin

Researchers have developed a flexible, low-cost biosensor capable of detecting myoglobin, a protein released into the bloodstream during early stages...

05 Feb 2026

Deuteron

A recent study by the ALICE collaboration at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider has shed light on how deuterons can survive extremely high-energy part...

05 Feb 2026

Shiveluch volcano

Shiveluch volcano, one of the most active volcanoes on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, has erupted twice recently, sending ash plumes up to 8 km a...

02 Feb 2026

Nipah virus (NiV)

Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic viral disease that poses a serious public health threat due to its high fatality rate and potential for human-to-human...

02 Feb 2026

Phosphorus

Phosphorus accumulation in U.S. farmland has become a major environmental concern because excess phosphorus from fertilizers and manure enters water b...

30 Jan 2026

Tehri Lake

Tehri Lake is a large artificial reservoir in Uttarakhand, formed by the Tehri Dam on the Bhagirathi River.  It came into existence during the c...

30 Jan 2026

Border Roads Organisation

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) successfully carried out a high-altitude rescue and road restoration operation at Chatergala Pass under Project Sa...

30 Jan 2026

Bacillus subtilis

Bacillus subtilis is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacterium commonly found in soil and vegetation. It is non-pathogenic, widely used as...

27 Jan 2026

Anna Chakra

Anna Chakra is a supply chain optimization and decision-support system developed to improve the movement of food grains under India’s Public Dis...

23 Jan 2026

Phulkari

An exhibition of rare pre-Partition textiles showcases phulkari, a traditional Punjabi embroidery, highlighting its cultural significance in women&rsq...

23 Jan 2026

Parbati Giri

Parbati Giri was a prominent freedom fighter and social worker from Odisha, popularly known as the Mother Teresa of Western Odisha. Inspired by Gandhi...

23 Jan 2026

Soft Matter

Soft matter refers to a class of materials that behave like liquids when force is applied but retain their shape when at rest. These materials are eas...

21 Jan 2026

Bagurumba Dance

Recently, the Prime Minister of India witnessed a large-scale performance of the Bagurumba dance of the Bodo community in Assam, with participation of...

19 Jan 2026

Sammakka–Saralamma Jatara

The Sammakka–Saralamma Jatara, also known as the Medaram Jatara, is one of the world’s largest indigenous spiritual gatherings, celebrated...