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125 years of Kodaikanal Solar Observatory: How the Great Drought of 1876 led to its establishment Subject: Science and tech Section: Space tech History of Observatories in India: In 1792, the British East India Company established the Madras Observatory, a first of its kind in this part of the world. Astronomical observations of […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI): A Journey Through Time Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy Establishment and Early Years: The Reserve Bank of India is the central bank of the country. The Reserve Bank of India was set up on the basis of the recommendations of the Hilton Young Commission. The Reserve Bank […]
Heatwave conditions likely during election seasons, warns IMD Subject: Geography Section: Climatology Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a harsh and dry summer across most regions of India for April-June, with prolonged heatwave episodes lasting 10 to 20 days. What are Heat Waves? A heat wave is a period of abnormally high […]
Ladakh’s protest, a hunger for justice Subject: Geography Section: Indian Phy geo Climate Change threat to Ladakh region: Climate change poses several threats to Ladakh, significantly impacting its environment and communities over the last two decades. The region has experienced numerous catastrophic events, such as floods, landslides, and extreme rainfall. Notable incidents include […]
Centre and Congress spar over katchtheevu issue Subject: IR Section: Places in news Where is the island of Katchatheevu? Katchatheevu is a 285-acre uninhabited speck in the Palk Strait, between India and Sri Lanka. It lies northeast of Rameswaram, about 33 km from the Indian coast. It is about 62 km southwest of […]
India’s parched rivers: At least 13 without water, much lower than same period last year Subject: Geography Sec: Indian Phy Geo Context: At least 13 rivers between Mahanadi and Pennar currently have no water, as per the Central Water Commission (CWC). They include Rushikulya, Bahuda, Vamsadhara, Nagavali, Sarada, Varaha, Tandava, Eluru, Gundlakamma, Tammileru, […]
Over 60 products from across India earn GI tags Subject: History Section: Art and culture Introduction A landmark achievement has been recorded as over 60 products from across India, including the renowned Banaras Thandai, have received the Geographical Indication (GI) tags. This unprecedented move marks a significant recognition of India’s diverse and rich heritage of traditional […]
Genetic profiling of captive jumbos of Kerala to begin soon Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Introduction The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is set to initiate genetic profiling for the approximately 400 captive elephants in Kerala. This initiative, aimed at incorporating the details of these elephants into a national database, signifies a pioneering effort […]
World’s most powerful laser points to uncharted arenas Subject: Science and tech Section: Msc Context: Antonia Toma, an engineer at a research centre in Romania, activates the world’s most powerful laser as part of the European Union’s Infrastructure ELI project, aiming for significant advances across various sectors including health and space. Details: The […]
The ART of India’s HIV/AIDS response Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: April 1 commemorates the 20th anniversary of the launch of Free Anti-retroviral Therapy (ART) for Persons living with HIV (PLHIV) by the Indian government, a pivotal step in the nation’s HIV/AIDS response. Details: Initially, HIV/AIDS was seen as a death […]