General Awareness
HPV (Human Papillomavirus): Overview and Key Facts

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common group of viruses that infect the skin and mucous membranes. It is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection (STI) worldwide. There are more than 200 types of HPV, and they generally fall into two categories: 1. Low-Risk HPV: - These types are ...

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Hastividyārnava –  illustrated manuscripts

Sukumar Barkaith's Hastividyārnava is one of the most recognized illustrated manuscripts in Assam. Commissioned under the patronage of King Siva Singha and his queen consort Ambika, it deals with the management and care of elephants in the royal stables. The illustration work for the medieval ...

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First Round Table Conference 1930

The first Round Table Conference was presided over by Ramsay MacDonald, the British Prime Minister. His Majesty George V inaugurated the event on November 12, 1930, at the Royal Gallery in the House of Lords, London. There were sixteen delegates from the three British political parties, along with ...

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About Everybody Loves a Good Drought Book

Everybody Loves a Good Drought is a book, by P. Sainath, about his research findings of poverty in the rural districts of India. The book won him the Ramon Magsaysay Award. Sainath's book is a collection of 84 articles he wrote for the Times of India between 1990 and 1992, during which he lived ...

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What is Cherry Picking (basketball )

"Cherry picking" is a term that comes from basketball, describing a player who hangs out near the opponent's basket, waiting for an easy chance to score instead of getting involved in defense. Detailed explanation: Basketball: In basketball, the term "cherry picker" describes a player ...

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Chandrayaan-3: India’s Historic Moon Mission

Chandrayaan-3 is India’s third mission to explore the Moon, developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It made history by successfully landing on the Moon, positioning India as the first country to reach the Moon’s south pole. Mission Timeline: Launch Date: July 14, 2023 ...

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BrahMos – Supersonic Cruise Missile

The BrahMos is a remarkable supersonic cruise missile that was developed through a collaboration between India and Russia. Its name pays homage to two significant rivers: the Brahmaputra in India and the Moskva in Russia. This missile stands out for its incredible speed, pinpoint accuracy, and ...

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Bhortal Nritya – Folk Dance Form

Originating from the Barpeta district in Assam, India, Bhortal Nritya is a beloved and unique folk dance form. Developed by Narahari Burha Bhakat, this dance is known for its energetic rhythm, the sound of cymbals, and its enchanting circular patterns. Origin and Development: Bhortal Nritya is ...

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AstroSat – Multi-wavelength Space Observatory

On September 28, 2015, India launched AstroSat, its first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory. This remarkable mission aims to study celestial sources across X-ray, optical, and UV spectral bands simultaneously. Here's a more detailed overview: Key Features and Objectives: ...

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Assam Advanced Health Innovation Institute (AAHII)

In a first for the region, the Assam government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) to create a research institute dedicated to health sector innovations. The Assam Advanced Health Innovation Institute (AAHII) will launch with an ...

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Arundhati Roy – Indian Author

Suzanna Arundhati Roy is a prominent Indian author, famous for her novel The God of Small Things, which won the Booker Prize for Fiction in 1997 and became the best-selling book by a non-expatriate Indian author. Besides her writing, she is an active political advocate, focusing on human rights ...

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