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Mahaparinirvan Diwas
In News Recently, Prime Minister paid homage to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas. Mahaparinirvan Diwas December 6 is observed as the Mahaparinirvan Diwas, or the death anniversary, of Dr BR Ambedkar, the Father of the Indian Constitution. Parinirvan can be translated as ‘nirvana’ after death, or freedom from the cycles of life and death. […]
Forcible religious conversion
In News The Supreme Court recently said that while charity is welcome, its purpose should not be to convert the gullible. More about the news Issue: The court was examining the “very serious issue” of forcible or deceitful conversions in the country. Apex Court’s opinion: Examining the intentions of charity: The Supreme Court said that […]
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Context Recently, the Prime Minister paid tributes to India’s first President Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary on 3rd December 2022. About Dr. Rajendra Prasad Birth: He was born on 3rd December 1884 in the Siwan district of Bihar. Education: He joined the famed Calcutta Presidency College in 1902. After completing his Master’s degree in […]
Coastal Red Sand Dunes
In News Recently, Scientists urged the Andhra Pradesh government to protect glacial-period coastal red sand dunes of Visakhapatnam. Key Points About: The city of Visakhapatnam is blessed with a number of sites that have geological importance. One among them is the coastal red sand dunes, popularly known as ‘Erra Matti Dibbalu’. Location and Spread: The […]
Silchar-Sylhet Festival
In Context The first festival celebrating the linguistic and cultural ties between the Barak Valley region of Assam and the Sylhet segment of Bangladesh began About Silchar-Sylhet Festival Organised by the India Foundation and has been supported by the Union Ministry of Culture and the Assam government in association with the Bangladesh India Friendship Society […]
Baguette and UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list
In News Recently, Baguette — the staple French bread — was inscribed into the UN’s list of intangible cultural heritage (ICH). In March 2021, France nominated the baguette as its candidate for consideration within the UNESCO ICH list. It drew attention to the steady decline in the number of bakeries in the country as around […]
Hornbill Festival
In News Recently, the Vice President Jagdeep inaugurated the 23rd edition of the Hornbill Festival at Naga heritage village in Nagaland. About the Festival Often cited as “festival of all festivals” Hornbill Festival usually takes place between the 1st and the 10th of December every year in Nagaland. Aim of the festival: To revive and […]
Women in Judiciary
In News The third time in the history of the Supreme Court that a bench comprising only women judges was hearing cases. More about the news All-woman bench of Apex Court: Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has set up the bench comprising Justices Hima Kohli and Bela M Trivedi. The first time the […]
Heat waves & India’s Cooling Sector
In Context Recently, the report, “Climate Investment Opportunities in India’s Cooling Sector” was released by the World Bank. Report Highlights Exposure to heat waves: From 2030 onwards, more than 160 to 200 million people could be exposed to a lethal heat wave in India every year. Productivity Decline: Around 34 million Indians will face job […]
Editorial Analysis
- India’s ‘Steel Frame’ Does Need a Check
- The Falling Indian Rupee
- India-Russia Relationship in Upcoming Years
- Municipal Fiscal Reforms Crucial for Addressing Urban Governance Challenges
- Challenges of Universal Health Coverage (UHC)