Know Your GK: UPSC Current Affairs & General Knowledge

  1. Snapshot What happened: Air India Boeing 787‑8 Flight AI171, en route from Ahmedabad (AMD) to London Gatwick, crashed into the B.J. Medical College hostel in Meghani Nagar about 30 seconds after takeoff on June 12, 2025, at 13:38 IST   Fatalities: 241 occupants onboard plus at least 28 on the ground—totaling at least 269 deaths   Survivor: A sole survivor—British national Viswashkumar Ramesh , seated in exit row 11A—escaped with non-life-threatening injuries   2. The Crash Sequence After liftoff, the aircraft climbed to around 625 ft before rapidly descending and crashing within 33 seconds   CCTV and witness videos show the jet suddenly plummeting, crashing into residential buildings, and erupting in flames. 3. Victims & Ground Impact Onboard: 230 passengers and 12 crew—including 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian nationals. On the ground: Over 28 killed and around 60 injured among hostel residents and me...

Introduction The Harappan Civilization, also known as the Indus Valley Civilization, was one of the world’s earliest urban societies. It existed over 4,000 years ago in parts of modern-day India and Pakistan. The people of Harappa built well-planned cities, had excellent drainage systems, and were skilled traders. They created beautiful pottery, seals, and jewelry, showing their artistic side. In this blog, we’ll explore the life, achievements, and mysteries of the Harappan people, and learn why their civilization eventually disappeared. sources to know about harrapan civilization The Harappan Civilization is a fascinating chapter in history, and we know about it today thanks to a variety of sources that shed light on different aspects of this ancient society. Here’s a look at some of the main ways historians and archaeologists have pieced together the story of the Harappans: Archaeological Excavations Much of what we know about the Harappan Civilization comes from archaeological exc...

  Introduction Have you ever wondered what lies deep beneath your feet? From the solid crust we stand on to the fiery core that powers our planet’s magnetic field, the interior of the Earth holds secrets that shape everything around us. Understanding what’s beneath the surface is more than just satisfying curiosity—it’s key to unraveling the mysteries of our planet’s past, present, and future. In this blog, we’ll explore what makes Earth’s interior so fascinating, how it affects our daily lives, and why it’s a window into the evolution of not just our own world, but the entire solar system. Importance of Studying the Earth’s Interior Helps us understand physical features on Earth’s surface —like mountains, valleys, and earthquakes. Reveals the evolution of life through fossils embedded in rock strata, forming the basis for the geological timescale developed in the 19th century. Guides us in exploring and extracting valuable minerals and energy resources , supporting mod...