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El Niño and La Niña

In Context India is experiencing a colder winter than normal with the La Niña is going on for a record-breaking third consecutive year also known as the ‘Triple dip’ La Nina. Forecasts for the 2023 fall and winter are predicting that El Niño will occur with more than a 50% probability. Significance  Increase in the […]

1,300-year-old Buddhist stupa found

In News The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has found a 1,300-year-old stupa in the middle of a mining site in Odisha’s Jajpur district from where Khondalite stones were excavated for the project around the Jagannath Temple in Puri. About The stupa could be 4.5 meters tall and initial assessment showed it may belong to […]

Ending Manual Scavenging in India

In News Supreme Court has recently directed government to file report on steps taken to end manual scavenging. About The court sought details of steps taken by the government to end manual scavenging, including rehabilitation and payment of compensation and rehabilitation of families. The court has also made entry into sewers without safety gear a […]

Core Within Earth’s Core

In News The recent findings show that the Earth’s innermost inner core completely differs from the remainder of the planet’s centre. More about the study About: In order to comprehend planetary origin and evolution, scientists have been investigating the Earth’s centre for a very long time. Until recently, it was believed that the crust, mantle, […]

Sursingar, Karakattam & Mandolin

In Context In his Mann ki Baat address, the Prime Minister spoke of several musical instruments and folk artists who he hoped would “continue to inspire everyone at the grassroots towards making performing arts more popular”. About Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar:  Sangeet Natak Akademi instituted “Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar” from the year 2006 […]

Uttarakhand Signs MOU to build ropeway to Yamunotri temple

In News Recently, the Uttarakhand government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) worth ?167 crore for a ropeway to Yamunotri temple from Kharsali. About The Ropeway will reduce the travel time of the temple to 15 minutes from four hours that pilgrims trek to the holy shrine. Project Features Estimated cost: Rs.12,000 crores. Length of […]

22nd Law Commission

In News The Union Cabinet recently approved extension of the term of 22nd Law Commission up to August 31, 2024. About the Law Commission of India About: Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body  It is constituted by a notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Law & Justice, Department of Legal Affairs.  […]

Mukaab

In News Saudi Arabia unveiled its latest grand plan to transform its capital city Riyadh called the Mukaab – “cube” in Arabic. About The Mukaab is among the ambitious architectural projects planned and undertaken by Saudi Arabia as a part of its Vision 2030, aimed at revolutionising the country’s economy and lifestyle. It will stand […]

India must have a contingency plan for El Niño

In News NITI Aayog has recently stressed that Indian agriculture is resilient to El Nino shocks. About India has witnessed four good monsoons in succession and the probability of a fifth normal monsoon this year looks challenging because of El Niño. In this regard, experts have recently deliberated on the El Niño’s impact on India’s […]

‘Heat dome’ over North-West India

In Context According to recent reports, the ‘Heat dome’ over North-West India may retract. More about the heat Dome: About: A heat dome occurs when the atmosphere traps hot ocean air like a lid or cap. How does it form? Extreme heat waves have become more frequent in recent decades. Sometimes, the scorching heat is […]