RIGHTS OF THE TRANSGENDERS IN INDIA Introduction: According to the 2011 Census, India’s total population of transgender people is 4.9 lakh. They are subjected to the worst levels of social neglect and abuse in society. Their rights are frequently violated. They are regarded […]
HDR 2020 RELEASED BY THE UNDP Introduction: According to the United Nations Development Program’s Human Development Report (HDR) 2020, India placed 131 out of 189 nations in the Human Development Index (HDI) for 2019, down two places from the previous year (UNDP). The […]
ANTI DEFECTION LAW About: The Anti-Defection Act is a law that prohibits anyone from defecting. The Anti-Defection Act, also known as the Tenth Schedule, was included into the Constitution via the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985, and establishes rules for disqualifying elected members for defection […]
BRAHMOS MISSILE The BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile has successfully tested its propulsion system, airframe, power supply, and other main indigenous components. BRAHMOS is a cooperative venture between India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia’s National Propulsion Organization (NPOM). The rivers Brahmaputra and Moskva […]
PETTA THULLAL DANCE The Kerala State Pollution Board recently proposed banning chemical-based colors used during the Petta Thullal ritual. The inclusion of toxic metals in the ritual’s colors, including as lead, arsenic, and cadmium, causes skin irritation as well as pollution of the water and […]
MAKAR SANKRANTI About: Makar Sankranti is a Hindu feast day named after the Hindu god Surya (sun). Makar Sankranti is observed in accordance with the solar cycles. It is usually held on January 14th, or a day before or after. In certain areas, celebrations […]
CENTRAL VISTA PROJECT In 2019, the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs proposed a renovation proposal for Central Vista. The plan calls for the construction of a triangular Parliament building adjacent to the current one. Creating a Central Secretariat for the Common Good. The […]
MULLAPERIYAR DAM ISSUE Context: In the midst of severe rain in Kerala, the Supreme Court has ordered the Supervisory Committee to make an expedient and firm decision on the maximum water level that can be maintained at Mullaperiyar dam. Background: In 2014, the SC established […]