Puri Temple Ratna Bhandar Syllabus: GS1/Art and Culture Context About What is Puri temple Ratna Bhandar? When was the Ratna Bhandar last opened? Jagannatha Puri Temple– Most of the main temple sites are located in ancient Kalinga — modern Puri District, including Bhubaneswar or ancient Tribhuvanesvara, Puri and Konark.– It was built by Anantavarman of […]
PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, AIR Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know South-west monsoon The Hindu: (Page 1) Geography – What is the south-west monsoon?– How is it different from the northeast monsoon? Theyyam folk arts The Hindu : (Page 11) Art and Culture – What is the Theyyam folk arts?- Its significance […]
Syllabus: GS2/ Government Policies & Interventions, GS3/ Indian Agriculture In News Agriculture in India Role of MS Swaminathan Indian Agriculture Issues faced by the sector Suggestions & way ahead Daily Mains Question[Q] India needs more minds like MS Swaminathan to deal with the current issues faced by Indian Agriculture. Examine in context of MS Swaminathan’s […]
PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, AIR Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know China’s Belt and Road Initiative The Hindu: (Page 6) IR – What is China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?– What are India’s Concerns? Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 The Hindu : (Page 10) Money Laundering – What are the key […]
SC Verdict on Same Sex Marriages Syllabus: GS2/Polity/GS1/Indian Society In News Highlights of the Supreme Court Verdict Special Marriage Act of 1954– All marriages in India can be registered under the respective personal law Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Muslim Marriage Act, 1954, or under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.– The Special Marriage Act, 1954 is […]
PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, AIR Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Supreme Court’s verdict on same-sex marriage The Hindu: (Page 1) Polity and Governance – What is the Supreme Court’s verdict on same-sex marriage?– Its impact Bathukamma – Telangana’s Floral Festival The Hindu : (Page 6) Art and Culture – What is […]
Syllabus: GS3/ Conservation, Disaster Management In News Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) The Indian Himalayan Region & need of separate EIA Challenges Suggestions Way ahead Daily Mains Question[Q] What are the ecological threats faced by the Indian Himalayan Region? Examine the need of Himalayan Region to have a different set of environmental standards than the rest […]
Muslim women’s right to divorce Syllabus:GS1/Society News Background What is khula? Other forms of extrajudicial divorce available to Muslim women Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937 Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 Source:IE India-U.K. 2+2 foreign affairs and defence dialogue Syllabus: GS2/ India & Foreign Relations, International Organisations & Groupings In Context The dialogue […]
PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, AIR Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Electoral Bond Scheme The Hindu: (Page 1) Governance / Economy – What is the Electoral Bond Scheme?– Its significance, concerns and the way forward Palliative care The Hindu : (Page 9) Health – What is Palliative care?– Its significance International Institute […]
Syllabus: GS2/ Government policies & interventions, GS3/ Resources In Context Water availability & significance Issues & challenges Suggestions United Nations’s Initiatives in India Way ahead Daily Mains Question[Q] Sustainable water management is critical to address impending food and nutrition security threats. Analyse.