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What is Article 324 in the Indian Constitution?

The Election Commission invoked Article 324 of the Constitution to curtail the campaigning for the last phase of the election on May 19.

What the Apache attack chopper, IAF’s new acquisition, means for India

Apart from the US Army, these aircraft have found their way into the defence fleet of several nations like Greece, Japan, Israel, Singapore and UAE.

What are ‘magic mushrooms’ and why did Denver vote to decriminalise it?

Psychedelic mushrooms, also known as " magic mushrooms" is a hallucinogenic chemical obtained from certain types of fresh and dried mushrooms.

National Towheeth Jamaath, the group suspected to be behind Sri Lanka blasts: All you need to know

The National Towheeth Jamaath, which preaches a puritanical form of Islam, was formed in Kattankudy, a Muslim-dominated town in eastern Sri Lanka, in 2014.

What is Yeti?

According to urban legends, Yeti is a two-legged white, shaggy ape-like animal and is described to be 10-20 feet tall. The footsteps found by the Army had measured 32x15 inches, clearly suggesting that they did not belong to a human.

What is Akshay Tritiya?

This day is considered to be very auspicious, people buy gold and undertake new activities like building houses or starting a new business.

What is Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system?

The Iron Dome is a mobile all-weather air defence system developed by Israel to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells fired from short distances.

What is happening in Libya?

Ever since Muammar Gaddafi was assassinated in 2011, dozens of militias led by multiple war-lords scrambled to occupy the power vacuum left behind by Gaddafi's ouster. As a result, Libya turned into a war zone with different militant leaders claiming the control of the North African nation.

What are Electoral Bonds?

Electoral bonds are interest-free bearer instruments (like Promissory Notes) that will be available for purchase from the State Bank of India within a designated window of 10 days in every quarter of the financial year.

Namo TV offers real-time coverage of PM Modi’s election campaign: BJP

Namo TV channel: Namo TV, a channel named after Narendra Modi, will broadcast events programmes of the prime minister. Apart from running live broadcast of Modi's rallies, the channel will also stream compilations of his speeches ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

What is Mission Shakti — ASAT?

India anti-satellite weapon: Mission Shakti has ensured India a unique spot among countries with anti-satellite missiles

What is World Theatre Day

The first World Theatre Day International Message was written by Jean Cocteau (France) in 1962.  ITI has more than 85 centres throughout the world to encourage colleges, schools and theatre personalities to mark this day.