February, 2023 |

Ahmadiyya Movement, History, Founder, Successor, Belief and Split

February 14, 2023

Ahmadiyya Movement A contemporary Muslim messianic movement is the Ahmadiyya Movement. A Muslim sect with Indian roots is the Ahmadiyya. In the Indian province of Punjab in 1889, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad started the Ahmadiyya Movement. It was established on liberal principles. It referred to itself as the Mohammedan Renaissance’s standard-bearer and, like the Brahmo Samaj, …

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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 14 February 2023

February 14, 2023

The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 13 February 2023 The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a challenge to the constitution of the Jammu and Kashmir Delimitation Commission to readjust constituencies in the new Union Territory. “Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution enable the Parliament to create new States and Union …

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Green Comet, Background, Composition and Features

February 13, 2023

Green Comet The Green Comet, which was just identified, can be seen in roughly 50 thousand years, and its successor is anticipated in the same time frame. In the middle of January 2023, the Green Comet made a close approach to the sun; it is currently departing from it along its own orbit. The comet’s …

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Aligarh Movement, History, Founder, Reasons, Objectives, Notes

February 13, 2023

Aligarh Movement Muslims consider the Aligarh Movement to be their most significant socio-religious movement. Syed Ahmad Khan (1817–1899), who has been called the most well-known Muslim person, organized it. In 1817, Syed Ahmad Khan, a member of a Muslim noble family, enlisted in the Company as a judge. Upon realization, he understood that Muslims would …

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Forest Resources in India, Types, Uses, Significance

February 13, 2023

Forest Resources The different types of resources like Wood, Timer, bushmeat, medicines etc., provided by forests are termed Forest Resources. A forest is a dense growth of trees and other plants covering a significant amount of land. It is an ecosystem, a community of plants and animals interacting with one another and their environment. Forestry …

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Tidal Energy in India, Diagram, Advantages and Disadvantages

February 13, 2023

What is Tidal Energy? Tidal Energy is a type of power generated by the natural rise and fall of tides caused by the gravitational interaction of the Earth, Sun, and Moon. Tidal energy can be transformed into useful kinds of power, for example, electricity, by using properly designed generators at appropriate locations. Tidal currents with …

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Faraizi Movement, History, Founder, Beginning, Objectives and Significance

February 13, 2023

Faraizi Movement The Faraizi Movement was an effort by Muslims in Eastern Bengal to stop engaging in un-Islamic behaviour and carry out their religious obligations. It was led by Haji Ali Hamza Awan. The 1819-founded movement made a significant contribution to the protection of tenants’ rights. They fought for significant spiritual, social, and political changes. …

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Editorial of the Day: Measuring Women’s Work Participation (The Hindu)

February 13, 2023

The Economic Survey (ES) 2022-23 has acknowledged that official statistics may have inadequately captured the true nature of women’s work in India. This inadequacy has affected how women’s economic contribution is perceived and the policies developed to enhance women’s economic participation. The Economic Survey lists three sources of measurement error: Using very broad categories that …

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Case Study of the Day: Chembilode Model for Plastic Recycling

February 13, 2023

Background: The Chembilode Village panchayat in Kannur district of Kerala has received national recognition for its plastic recycling Mission. About the Plastic Recycling Model Assessing the importance of Plastic waste Management, the Panchayat in order to address the issue of increasing plastic waste, arrived at a consensus with District Administration with following objectives: To formulate …

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UPSC Prelims News 13 February 2023

February 13, 2023

UPSC Prelims News of 13 February 2023 Global Biofuel Alliance Context: Global Biofuel Alliance was announced by Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas during India Energy Week 2023. About Global Biofuel Alliance The Global Biofuel Alliance is one of the priorities under India’s G20 Presidency. It will include Brazil, India, and the United States, working …

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