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In News Recently, the Indian Army and the Defence Geoinformatics and Research Establishment (DGRE) have jointly installed the Avalanche Monitoring Radar, first of its kind in India, in north Sikkim. The radar was inaugurated by Tri Shakti Corps commander. About the radar DGRE The avalanche radar was made operational by Defence Research and Development Organisation’s […]

Dvorak Technique

In News The American meteorologist Vernon Dvorak passed away at the age of 100. He was best credited for developing the Dvorak (read as Do-rak) technique in the early 1970s. Dvorak Technique About: A statistical method for estimating the intensity of tropical cyclones (TCs) (hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons) from interpretation of satellite imagery. It uses […]

Nizam’s Sword

Context A 14th-century ceremonial sword that was sold in Hyderabad to a British General in the early 20th century is set to return to India. About The sword is among the seven objects being repatriated by Glasgow Life, which manages Glasgow’s museums. The sword, shaped like a snake, has serrated edges and a damascene pattern, […]

Ambedkar Circuit

In News A special tourist train, to cover Ambedkar Circuit, was announced About The Ambedkar Circuit was proposed in 2016 and it covers Madhya Pradesh’s Mhow, Ambedkar’s birthplace; Nagpur, where he converted to Buddhism; the residence in Delhi where he lived during his last years; and Dadar in Maharashtra, where his body was cremated. Like […]

Kedarnath Temple

In News Recently, A section of priests opposed the gold plating being done on the sanctum sanctorum of Kedarnath temple. Currently, the sanctum sanctorum is covered with 230 kilogram of silver. Kedarnath Temple Kedarnath Temple is a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Uttarakhand on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the […]

Impact of Climate Change on Monsoon

In Context Monsoon in India has undergone several changes over the recent years, especially on account of climate change. More about the news The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has sighted that 2022 has seen the second highest extreme events since 1902. Persistence of intense La Nina conditions, The abnormal warming of East Indian Ocean, Negative […]

Criminalisation of Marital Rape

In News Recently, Supreme Court sought Centre’s response on Criminalisation of marital rape. More about the news Petitions: Several petitions are pending in the apex court regarding the issue of criminalisation of marital rape. The petitioners had challenged the constitutionality of the marital rape exception under Section 375 IPC (rape) on grounds that it discriminated […]

Qutb Shahi Tombs

In News The restored Qutb Shahi tombs complex in Hyderabad would be open to tourists and it will help make a strong case for Unesco World Heritage City. About Qutb Shahi Tombs Built by the Qutub Shahis, these tombs are considered to be among the oldest historical monuments of Hyderabad. Located in the Ibrahim Bagh […]

Assisted Suicide

In News Recently, a renowned French filmmaker, Jean-Luc Godard died by assisted suicide. More about the news Assisted suicide is allowed by Swiss law under certain conditions. Physicians and organisations are allowed to provide assistance to suicide within the framework of the law and under the medical codes of ethics, as long as there are […]

Karnataka’s Anti-Conversion Bill

In News The Karnataka Legislative Council recently passed the contentious Anti-conversion Bill. More about the news The Karnataka Right to Freedom of Religion Bill had been cleared by the Assembly in December 2021 but was not introduced in the Upper House. In May 2022, an ordinance was issued to facilitate the introduction of the anti-conversion […]

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