Nobel Peace Prize 2024 Nobel Peace Prize 2024 has been awarded to the Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo. This grassroots movement consists of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, also known as Hibakusha. Recognition: The award recognizes their lifelong commitment to nuclear disarmam...
Greens oppose 'unscientific' development works at Nandi Hills Environmentalists are opposing development projects at Nandi Hills, near Bangalore, citing concerns about their unscientific nature and potential environmental damage. Development Projects: The projects include construction activities und...
BBMP to host Kukur Tihar festival The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is set to celebrate the Kukur Tihar festival on October 17, 2024. Festival Origin: Traditionally celebrated in Nepal, known as the Festival of Dogs. Purpose: To honor and worship dogs, recognizing their loyalty, obedienc...
Marburg Outbreak in Rwanda The Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda was declared on September 27, 2024. First Outbreak: This is the first time Marburg virus disease (MVD) has been reported in Rwanda. Confirmed Cases: As of October 8, 2024, there have been 58 confirmed cases and 13 deaths. About the Marb...
Nobel Prize in literature 2024 Han Kang, a South Korean writer, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2024. She is the first South Korean to receive this prestigious award. Awarded For: Han Kang received the Nobel Prize for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and expo...