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Miniature Stupas of Nalanda

In News Recently, the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered two 1200-year-old  miniature votive stupas. More about the news Location: Miniature stupas have been discovered near Sarai Tila mound within the premises of ‘Nalanda Mahavihara’, a world heritage site in Nalanda district in the state.  About: A Stupa is a hemispherical structure which symbolizes […]

IMD Doppler Weather Radar Network

In News The Keynote Address was delivered on the occasion of 148th Foundation Day of India Meteorological Department (IMD) in New Delhi. Minute of Address Key Point:  The Doppler Weather Radar Network will cover the entire country by 2025 to predict extreme weather events more accurately. Recently, IMD has taken proactive steps to increase the […]

Global Risks Report 2023: WEF

In News Recently, the Global Risks Report 2023 was released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Key Points Most severe risks facing the world in the next decade: Failure to mitigate climate change’  Failure of climate change adaptation’  Natural disasters and extreme weather events: It is also the second-most severe risk that the world needs […]

Governor-CM Tussle in Tamil Nadu

In Context Governor walks out of Tamil Nadu state assembly amid growing rift with the government in state. About While delivering the annual address to the state assembly, Governor R. N. Ravi left out some passages from the text prepared by the State government. The step led to unprecedented scenes in the Assembly with CM […]

Acute Malnutrition

In Context Recently the World Health Organization (WHO) in its press brief stated that acute malnutrition is risking 30 million children’s lives. More about the news Global state of Malnutrition: According to WHO, Currently, more than 30 million children in the 15 worst-affected countries suffer from wasting — or acute malnutrition. 8 million of these […]

Harvest Festivals of India

In News India is popularly known as the land of festivals and on the 14th of January different parts of the country celebrate harvest festivals under different names. More about the Harvest Festivals of India Lohri: Significance: Lohri, the popular North Indian festival, marks the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of longer […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3 Steady rise in Indian students in US staying on for job training   (Education) Why do Indian students prefer to study abroad for higher education? Can UGC’s Draft Regulations-2023 will be able to change this narrative? GS 2 16 Central team’s […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1 Govt. arms civilians in border villages   (Internal Security) Know about the Village Defence Committee (VDC)? How are Village Defence Guards (VDGs) different from VDCs? Why Is the government Arming and Training Villagers In Jammu and what lies ahead? GS […]

Issue of Hate speech

In News Recently, the Supreme Court reprimanded the government for its failure to stop hate speech and hate crimes in the country. What is Hate Speech? Hate speech is defined as any speech, gesture, conduct, writing, or display that may incite violence or prejudicial action against or by any individual or group, or because it […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 Joshimath built & built amid alerts:ISRO maps 5 cm dip in just 12 days   (Disaster Management) What are reasons for Joshimath’s Land Subsidence, impacts and Suggestions  GS 2 1 On hate speech, SC asks: Have TV anchors been taken off air? […]

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