“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers…

An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers……….
An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

Daily Current Affairs, News Headlines 15.05.2024

  Daily Current Affairs, News Headlines 15.05.2024 National News •Home Ministry Warns Against Fraudsters Posing as Government Officials for Intimidation and Extortion •India Showcases Green Hydrogen Progress at World Summit in Rotterdam •LTTE Declared Unlawful by Indian Government for Threat to National Security •IMD warns of heatwaves in west Rajasthan, Wet spell in South India Read more…

Daily Current Affairs, News Headlines 14.05.2024

    Daily Current Affairs, News Headlines 14.05.2024 National News •Fourth Phase of Lok Sabha Polls Sees 62% Voter Turnout Across States •Indian Gymnast Srishti Khandagale Wins Silver at Asian Championships •Election Commission Removes Booth Officer in Birbhum After Voter Influence Incident •Voting underway for fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections; Overall more than 40 Read more…

Daily Current Affairs, News Headlines 13.05.2024

Daily Current Affairs, News Headlines 13.05.2024 National News •Nepal’s Ambassador to India arrives in Sikkim to attend the 38th India-Nepal Foundation Board Meeting •Reforms in accounting system needed to meet global standards: Bangladesh Finance Minister •The Indian Space Research Organisation, ISRO successfully tested the new liquid rocket engine manufactured through Additive Manufacturing technology. •Portals of Read more…

SEISMOLOGY

Seismology is the scientific study of earthquakes and the propagation of seismic waves through the Earth. It is a multidisciplinary field that encompasses aspects of geology, physics, engineering, and mathematics to understand the causes, effects, and behavior of earthquakes. Here are some key points about seismology: 1. **Earthquake Occurrence**: Seismologists study the occurrence of earthquakes, Read more…

RESERVE BANK OF INDIA

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the central bank of India, responsible for regulating the country’s monetary policy, issuing currency, managing foreign exchange reserves, and overseeing the banking system. Established on April 1, 1935, under the Reserve Bank of India Act, the RBI serves as the primary financial authority in India and plays a Read more…

DARWIN DAY

Darwin Day is an annual celebration held on February 12th to commemorate the birthday of Charles Darwin, the renowned English naturalist and biologist who is best known for his contributions to the theory of evolution by natural selection. Darwin Day is observed by individuals, organizations, and institutions around the world as a day to promote Read more…

WHAT IS A ASTERIOD BELT?

An asteroid belt is a region of space within a solar system where numerous small rocky bodies, known as asteroids, orbit the sun. Asteroid belts are typically found between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, although similar belts may exist in other solar systems as well. Here are some key points about asteroid belts: 1. Read more…

WHAT IS BORAZON?

Borazon is a synthetic crystal form of cubic boron nitride (cBN), which is an extremely hard material that is second only to diamond in hardness. Borazon was first synthesized in 1957 by General Electric researchers, Robert H. Wentorf Jr. and Donald F. Bovenkerk. Its name is a combination of “boron” and “diamond” due to its Read more…

WHAT IS DRIFTWOOD?

Driftwood refers to wood that has been washed ashore by the action of waves, tides, and currents. It typically originates from trees or branches that have fallen into rivers, streams, or the ocean, where they are carried downstream or out to sea. Over time, exposure to water, sunlight, and other environmental factors can weather and Read more…

WHAT IS META FICTION?

Metafiction is a literary technique wherein a work of fiction self-consciously draws attention to its own status as a creation of fiction, blurring the boundary between fiction and reality. In metafiction, authors intentionally break the illusion of reality within the narrative by incorporating elements that remind the reader that they are engaging with a constructed Read more…