Hydroponics Farming Context: ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticulture Research, Bengaluru (IIHR) has developed a variant of hydroponics named- “Cocoponics” or the Soilless production of vegetables. Relevance: GS – 03 (Agricultural Resources, Conservation of Resources) Main Highlights: Hydroponics is a technique that challenges the traditional way of […]
Government’s Disregard for Court’s Judgment in ECI Selection Process Context: The recent proposal by the Union government to establish a three-member selection panel, tilted towards the executive, for appointing members of the Election Commission raises concerns about safeguarding the commission’s autonomy. Relevance: GS – 02 […]
Reimagining Legal Reforms Context: The evolution of laws is a necessity, adapting to the ever-evolving landscapes of technology and society. However, the introduction of entirely novel codes with complex titles might not be the solution. These newly proposed laws raise concerns about their need and […]
Saint Ravidas In the 15th to 16th centuries CE, Ravidas, also spelt Raidas, was a well-known Indian mystic poet-saint of the Bhakti movement. As a guru, poet, social reformer, and spiritual leader, he is highly regarded. His poetry and teachings place a strong emphasis on […]
Navies of India and the UAE carry out a military exercise Context : As part of initiatives to strengthen maritime security cooperation, the Navies of India and the UAE conducted a military drill. Overview of the naval exercise Navy Exercise Zayed Talwar was performed by […]