Top 10 Countries with The Highest Number of Olympic Medals

Rank	Country	Total Medals	Gold	Silver	Bronze
1	United States	2985	1183	963	839
2	Germany	1353	428	444	481
3	Great Britain	965	307	322	336
4	France	910	278	299	333
5	Italy	774	259	250	265

Devastation in Wayanad : The Tragic Landslides of 2024

        On July 30, 2024, The serene hills of Wayanad in Kerala were struck by a catastrophic natural disaster. Heavy monsoon rains triggered massive landslides in the villages of Mundakkai, Chooralmala, and Meppadi, leading to a tragic loss of life and widespread destruction.

The Event 

        The landslides, caused by incessant rainfall, unleashed torrents of mud, water, and boulders, sweeping away homes and infrastructure. The affected areas, known for their picturesque landscapes, were transformed into scenes of devastation.

Indian Research Institute & Headquarters

S.No	Name of Research Institute	Headquarters
1	All Indian Institute of Medical Science	New Delhi
2	Archeological Survey of India	Kolkata (West Bengal)
3	Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB)	Hyderabad (Telangana)
4	Central Building Research Institute (CSIR-CBRI)	Roorkee (Uttarakhand)
5	Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI)	Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)
6	Central Electro-Chemical Research Institute (CSIR-CECRI)	Karaikudi (Tamil Nadu)

Famous Indian Founders List

• Father of Nation: Mahatma Gandhi

• Father of Indian Constitution: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

• Father of Surgery in India: Sushruta

• Father of Indian Space Program: Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

• Father of Modern Indian Art: Raja Ravi Varma

• Father of Indian Cinema: Dadasaheb Phalke

• Father of Indian Renaissance: Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Fathers of Various Fields in India

S.No	Father of	Name of Person	Remarks
1	Nation	Mahatma Gandhi	Leader of Indian independence movement.
2	Indian Constitution	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar	Principal architect of the Indian Constitution.
3	Surgery in India	Sushruta	Ancient Indian physician known for his pioneering operations and surgical techniques.
4	Indian Space Program	Dr. Vikram Sarabhai	Founder of ISRO and major influence in the development of Indian space technology.
5	Modern Indian Art	Raja Ravi Varma	Celebrated Indian painter and artist.
6	Indian Cinema	Dadasaheb Phalke	Producer-director-screenwriter, known as the father of Indian cinema.
7	Indian Renaissance	Raja Ram Mohan Roy	Social reformer, founder of the Brahmo Samaj.
8	Green Revolution in India	Dr. M.S. Swaminathan	Agricultural scientist who led India's Green Revolution.
9	Indian Nuclear Program	Dr. Homi J. Bhabha	The main architect of India's nuclear program.
10	Indian IT Industry	F.C. Kohli	Founding CEO of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
11	Indian Navy	Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj	Maratha ruler who created a naval force to protect the Indian coastline.
12	Indian Journalism	James Augustus Hicky	Founder of India's first newspaper, the Bengal Gazette.
13	Indian Radio Broadcasting	Dr. Homi Bhabha	Founder of All India Radio (AIR).
14	Indian Engineering	M. Visvesvaraya	Renowned engineer and statesman.
15	Indian Railways	Lord Dalhousie	Initiated the establishment of the Indian Railways.
16	Indian Medicine	Charaka	Ancient Indian physician and author of the Charaka Samhita.
17	Indian Linguistics	Pāṇini	Ancient Sanskrit philologist and grammarian.
18	Indian Political Philosophy	Chanakya (Kautilya)	Ancient Indian teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist, and royal advisor.
19	Indian Modern Astronomy	Meghnad Saha	Astrophysicist known for his development of the Saha ionization equation.
20	Indian Chemical Science	P.C. Ray	Pioneer of chemical research in India and author of "A History of Hindu Chemistry".
21	Indian Environmental Science	Dr. Salim Ali	Renowned ornithologist and naturalist, known as the Birdman of India.
22	Indian Atomic Energy Commission	Dr. Homi J. Bhabha	Founder and first chairman of the Indian Atomic Energy Commission.
23	Indian Statistical Research	P.C. Mahalanobis	Founder of the Indian Statistical Institute.
24	Indian Agriculture	Sir Albert Howard	British botanist, an organic farming pioneer in India.
25	Indian Trade Union Movement	N.M. Joshi	Social activist and trade union leader.
26	Indian Horticulture	Dr. M.H. Marigowda	Known as the Father of Indian Horticulture.
27	Indian Dairy Industry	Dr. Verghese Kurien	Architect of India's White Revolution.
28	Indian Missile Program	Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam	Played a leading role in the development of India's missile technology.
29	Indian Modern Music	Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande	Musicologist who standardized Indian classical music.
30	Indian Theatre	Ebrahim Alkazi	Theatre director and drama teacher, credited with modernizing Indian theatre.

Important Days in August Month

August is a month filled with significant days, both nationally and internationally. Knowing these dates can be very useful for job exams and general awareness. Let's take a look at some of the important days in August and why they matter.
 

National Days

• August 1: National Mountain Climbing Day
• Celebrates the achievements of mountain climbers and promotes outdoor adventure.

•  August 6: Hiroshima Day
•  Marks the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945, reminding us of the importance of peace.

•  August 7: National Handloom Day
• Honors the handloom weavers of India and promotes the country's traditional handloom industry.
•  August 8  :  National Horticulture Day
• Dr. M.H. Marigowda, often revered as the Father of Indian Horticulture, made significant contributions to the development of horticulture in India

•  August 9: Quit India Movement Day & Nagasaki Day
• Commemorates the Quit India Movement initiated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942, a significant step towards Indian independence.
•  Also marks the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan, in 1945.

•  August 12: International Youth Day
• Celebrates young people and their contributions to society, while addressing the challenges they face.

•  August 13: Organ Donation Day
• Raises awareness about the importance of organ donation and encourages people to become donors.

•  August 14: Independence Day (Pakistan)
• Marks Pakistan's independence from British rule in 1947.

•  August 15: Independence Day (India)
•  Celebrates India's independence from British rule in 1947, a day of national pride and patriotism.

•  August 19: World Photography Day & World Humanitarian Day
•  Celebrates the art and science of photography.
•  Honors humanitarian workers and their efforts to provide relief to those in need.

•  August 20: Sadbhavana Diwas
• Commemorates the birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi, promoting peace, harmony, and goodwill.

•  August 29: National Sports Day (India)
• Celebrates the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, a legendary hockey player, and promotes the importance of sports and physical fitness.

International Days

•  August 1-7: World Breastfeeding Week
•  Promotes breastfeeding and its benefits for the health and well-being of babies.

•  August 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
•  Raises awareness about the rights and contributions of indigenous peoples worldwide.

•  August 12: International Youth Day
• Focuses on issues affecting young people globally, encouraging youth engagement and activism.

•  August 19: World Humanitarian Day
• Recognizes humanitarian workers and promotes the principles of humanitarian aid.

•  August 23: International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition
• Honors the memory of those who suffered and died as a result of the transatlantic slave trade.

•  August 29: International Day against Nuclear Tests
• Promotes awareness about the effects of nuclear weapon test explosions and the need for a nuclear-free world.

•  August 30: International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
•  Highlights the plight of individuals who have been forcibly disappeared and calls for justice and protection of human rights.

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Indian Freedom Fighters and Their Newspapers

S.No	Name of Person	Newspaper(s)	Remarks
1	Abul Kalam Azad	Al-Hilal, Al-Balagh	Leading voice for Indian Muslims
2	Annie Besant	New India, Commonweal	Prominent Theosophist and activist
3	Aurobindo Ghosh	Bande Mataram	Philosopher and revolutionary
4	B. R. Ambedkar	Mooknayak	Social reformer and principal architect of the Indian Constitution
5	Bal Gangadhar Tilak	Kesari (Marathi), Mahratta (English)	Known as "Lokmanya" Tilak
6	Bipin Chandra Pal	Vande Mataram Patrika	Part of the Lal Bal Pal trio
7	Dadabhai Naoroji	Voice of India, Rast Goftar	First Indian to be elected to the British Parliament
8	Devendra Nath Tagore	Indian Mirror	Father of Rabindranath Tagore
9	Firoze Shah Mehta	Bombay Chronicle	Leader of the Indian National Congress
10	Gandhi	Young India, Harijan, Navjeevan, Indian Opinion	Leader of the Indian independence movement
11	Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi	Pratap	Freedom fighter and journalist
12	Gopal Krishna Gokhale	Sudharak	Mentor to Mahatma Gandhi
13	James Augustus Hicky	Bengal Gazette	First newspaper in India
14	Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu	Viveka Vardhini, Mahajnana Deepika, Satya Vidhyavardhini, Chintamani, Satyananda Prabha	Social reformer and writer
15	Krishna Pillai	Swadeshabhimani	Journalist and activist
16	Kongara Venkataiah	Krishna Patrika
17	Madan Mohan Malaviya	Hindustan, Hindustan Dainik	Founder of Banaras Hindu University
18	Maulana Mohammad Ali	Comrade	Leader of the Khilafat Movement
19	Motilal Nehru	The Independent	Prominent Congress leader and father of Jawaharlal Nehru
20	Raja Ram Mohan Roy	Sambad Kaumudi, Mirat-ul-Akbar	Founder of the Brahmo Sabha
21	Sisir Kumar Ghosh and Motilal Ghosh	Amrita Bazar Patrika	Pioneers in Bengali journalism
22	Suryanarayana Rao	Golconda Patrika
23	Swami Vivekananda	Brahmavadin, Prabuddha Bharata, Udbodhana	Prominent Hindu monk and philosopher
24	Sunder Singh Lyallpuri	Hindustan Times	Founder of the Akali movement
25	Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu	Swarajya Patrika	Freedom fighter and politician
26	Tarak Nath Das	Free Hindustan	Activist in the Indian independence movement
27	T. Prakasham Pantulu	Andhra Patrika	Known as Andhra Kesari (Lion of Andhra)
28	Vir Raghavacharya and G.S. Aiyar	The Hindu	Founders of one of the leading newspapers in India

Major Ship Ports in India

India, with its extensive coastline, is home to several major ship ports that play a crucial role in the country's maritime trade. Here is a detailed guide to the major ship ports in India, including their old and new names, specific locations, and key insights.

S.No	Old Name of Port	Present Name of Port	Location	Remarks
1	Kandla Port	Deendayal Port	Kandla, Gujarat	Major port in western India
2	Nhava Sheva	Jawaharlal Nehru Port	Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra	Largest container port in India
3	Bombay Port	Mumbai Port	Mumbai, Maharashtra	One of the oldest ports in India
4	Vizag Port	Visakhapatnam Port	Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh	Major port on the east coast
5	Marmagao Port	Mormugao Port	Mormugao, Goa	Known for iron ore exports
6	New Mangalore Port	New Mangalore Port	Mangalore, Karnataka	Handles bulk cargo
7	Madras Port	Chennai Port	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	Second largest container port in India
8	Cochin Port	Cochin Port	Kochi, Kerala	Major port in southern India
9	Haldia Port	Haldia Port	Haldia, West Bengal	Handles bulk cargo and petroleum products
10	Paradip Port	Paradip Port	Paradip, Odisha	Major port for iron ore and coal exports
11	Tuticorin Port	V. O. Chidambaranar Port	Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu	Handles a variety of cargo
12	Ennore Port	Kamarajar Port	Ennore, Tamil Nadu	Handles coal, iron ore, and automobiles
13	Port Blair	Port Blair	Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands	Strategic port in the Bay of Bengal

These ports are vital to India's economy, facilitating the import and export of goods and contributing significantly to the country's trade and commerce. Each port has its unique characteristics and plays a specific role in the maritime industry.

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