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Erosion along the Banks of River

In News Massive erosion along the banks of the Ganga river has left hundreds of people homeless in West Bengal. Major Reasons Flood is the most crucial reason for river bank erosion. Deforestation also causes River Bank Erosion. Humans extract excessive amounts of soil from the bank for their uses or they extract huge amounts […]

Ken-Betwa Link Project

In News The Third Meeting of the Steering Committee of the Ken-Betwa Link Project (SC-KBLP) was held. Image Courtesy:IE About Ken-Betwa Link Project  Background: On 22nd March 2021, a historic agreement was signed between the Union Minister of Jal Shakti and the Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh to implement the first major […]

China’s shrinking population and India’s surging ahead

In News The issues & potential of China’s shrinking population and India’s surging ahead, are huge.  More about the news Case of China: China’s population, according to its National Bureau of Statistics, fell to 1,411.8 million in 2022, from 1,412.6 million in the previous year.  India’s case: India has not conducted an official headcount Census […]

Legacy of Subhas Chandra Bose

Context There is an element of intrigue that trails Subhas Chandra Bose’s persona, his life, disappearance and death. Key Points Role in Freedom Struggle: He was a dynamic personality of India’s freedom movement who inspired hundreds of Indians to join the struggle. He resigned from the Indian Civil Service to join the freedom movement, threw […]

Government Representation in Collegiums

In Context Recently the Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has written to Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud to give suggestions on the appointment of judges. More about the news Government representative in Collegiums: According to Union Minister Rijiju’s letter, government representatives should be a part of the Supreme Court and High Court Collegiums.  […]

Thiruvalluvar Day

In News Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah has extended his warm greetings to the people on Thiruvalluvar day. About  Thiruvalluvar Day was first celebrated on May 17 and 18 in 1935.  In the present time, it is usually observed either on January 15 or 16 in Tamil Nadu and is a part […]

Miniature Stupas of Nalanda

In News Recently, the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered two 1200-year-old  miniature votive stupas. More about the news Location: Miniature stupas have been discovered near Sarai Tila mound within the premises of ‘Nalanda Mahavihara’, a world heritage site in Nalanda district in the state.  About: A Stupa is a hemispherical structure which symbolizes […]

Harvest Festivals of India

In News India is popularly known as the land of festivals and on the 14th of January different parts of the country celebrate harvest festivals under different names. More about the Harvest Festivals of India Lohri: Significance: Lohri, the popular North Indian festival, marks the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of longer […]

Ram Setu

In News The Supreme Court granted time to the Centre to file its reply in the plea by former Rajya Sabha member Subramanian Swamy seeking national heritage status to the Ram Setu. About Ram Setu It is also known as Adam’s bridge. It is Located off the south-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu.  It is a […]

Rajmata Jijau

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India has paid tributes to Rajmata Jijau on her Jayanti. Jijabai Bhonsle (12 January 1598 – 17 June 1674) About: She was referred to as Rajmata, Rashtramata, Jijabai or Jijau. Jijabai was born to Mahalasabai Jadhav and Lakhuji Jadhav of Deulgaon, near Sindkhed, in present-day Maharashtra.  Jijabai was […]