In Context A new analysis of archival radar images taken around three decades ago has found direct geological evidence of recent volcanic activity on the surface of Venus. About Scientists made the new discovery by pouring over images of Venus taken by NASA’s Magellan spacecraft between 1990 and 1992. During their examination, they looked at […]
In News The Madras Music Academy has announced the winner of the Sangita Kalanidhi and Nritya Kalanidhi for the year 2023. About Carnatic vocalist Bombay Jayashri has been selected for the Sangita Kalanidhi award. She is known for her melodic and meditative style of singing and is recognised by a Padma Shri from the Indian […]
In Context Scientists, in 2020, predicted a new ocean would be created as Africa gradually splits into two separate parts. In news East African Rift: The division of the continent is connected to the East African Rift, a crack that stretches 56 kilometres and appeared in the desert of Ethiopia in 2005. The crack has […]
Context China and India have far more common interests than differences. China and India coming together Representatives of developing countries: As two neighbouring and ancient civilisations, with a combined population of 2.8 billion, China and India are representatives of developing countries and emerging economies. Crucial period of modernisation for both: India and China are both […]
In News It was recently found that the catalogue of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, includes at least 77 items with links to someone who is serving a 10-year jail term in Tamil Nadu for smuggling antiquities. Data on missing antiquities Reported missing: Since Independence, only 486 antiquities have been reported as […]
In News As the June 2023 deadline for completing the Smart Cities Mission approaches, the government has asked 20 of the worst-performing cities to buck up. These 20 cities are the ones that have completed the fewest projects under the mission. Smart Cities Mission (SCM) About: The Smart Cities Mission is an initiative of the […]
In Context Legislative inaction on burning social issues like that of ‘same-sex marriage’ will legitimise and invite judicial intervention. About Same-Sex Marriage Meaning: It is the practice of marriage between two men or between two women. Same-sex marriage has been regulated through law, religion, and custom in most countries of the world. Global position: A […]
In Context Recently, the Prime Minister greeted the Sikh community on the commencement of Nanakshahi Sammat 555. About Nanakshahi Sammat 555 is a calendar system that was introduced by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) in 2003. It is named after the founder of the Sikh religion, Guru Nanak Dev Ji to mark his 500th […]
In News The Telugu movie ‘RRR’, which won the Best Original Song for ‘Naatu Naatu’ at the 2023 Oscars, is inspired by the lives of Indian freedom fighters Alluri Sitharama Raju and Komaram Bheem. Alluri Sitharama Raju Alluri Sitarama Raju, born in Andhra Pradesh in 1897/1898, led the Rampa or Manyam Rebellion of 1922 and […]
In News The Union government sought approval from Parliament for the second batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants worth ? 2.7 lakh crore for the financial year 2022- 23. Demand for Grants Article 113 of the Constitution requires that any proposal or estimate seeking withdrawal of money from the Consolidated Fund of India should be […]
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