Saraswathi River Context: Asserting that understanding the close link between geography and civilisation, noted economist, author and historian Sanjeev Sanyal recently highlighted the critical role River Saraswati played in our civilisational existence. “There is a close link between our geography and our civilization. […]
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 […]
INNER LINE PERMIT What is an ILP, exactly: It is a document that non-natives must have in order to visit or stay in a state protected by the ILP system. Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, and Nagaland are the four Northeastern states now covered. For entry […]
UREA SUBSIDY IN INDIA About Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP): After urea, DAP is India’s second most commonly used fertiliser. This fertiliser is typically applied soon before or at the start of sowing because it is strong in phosphorus (P), which promotes root development. Farmers favor […]
NATIONAL CLIMATE ACTION PLAN The National Clean Air Program is comprised of the following components: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change launched it in 2019. It was not reported to the Environmental Protection Agency or any other government agency. It is envisioned […]
QUARTERLY EMPLOYMENT SURVEY About the Quarterly Employment Survey (QES): The Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) is a component of the All-India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey (AIQEES) (AQEES). It applies to businesses in the organized sector that employ ten or more people in nine different industries. […]