Seismic Zones of India Seismic zones in India are regions that are classified based on the likelihood of earthquakes occurring in the area. The classification of Seismic zones in India is done by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and other agencies are the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), and the United States Geological Survey …
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The article talks about the importance of infrastructure (physical, social and digital)that has been driving India’s development since 2014. Even though infrastructure is usually associated with physical assets such as roads, ports, power transmission lines, etc, India has been able to diversify its assets. Budget 2023 gives a powerful thrust to these three dimensions of …
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Context: The final meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) for the financial year 2022-23 has concluded recently. Key Outcome of the Meeting Repo Rate: The repo rate has increased by a cumulative 250 basis points (a basis point is one-hundredth of one percentage point) to 6.50 per cent since May 2022. Marginal Standing Facility …
UPSC Prelims News of 10 February 2023 Keeladi Context: In the latest development, the Sangam age has been pushed to 800 BCE based on the archaeological findings from Keeladi site. About Keeladi Site: Keeladi is a hamlet located near Madurai city in Tamil Nadu. It is along the banks of River Vaigai. The ASI started …
Solar Energy The energy produced by the Sun in the form of heat and light is known as solar energy. It is one of the most widely available renewable energy sources. It is one of the most important non-conventional energy sources since it is abundant and free. Solar energy can be obtained directly by solar radiation …
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Social Service League In 1911, the Social Service League was established by prominent Servants of India Society member Narayan Malhar Joshi. The movement’s goals were to improve the standard of living and employment for the majority of people and to “collect, investigate, and discuss social facts and social issues with a view to influencing public …
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Wind Energy Wind can be found almost anywhere on the planet, although the wind strength varies greatly. The overall resource is enormous. It has been discovered that wind-generated electricity may be easily integrated into regional or national grid systems. There could be a point where wind energy accounts for roughly 20% of total electricity usage. …
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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 9 February 2023 The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will undertake the second development flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) on Friday from Sriharikota. The SSLV-D2 will lift off at 9.18 a.m. from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre-SHAR, …
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Servants of India Society Gopal Krishna Gokhale (1866–1915) established the Servants of India Society in 1905 with the aid of M.G. Ranade. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, one of the most notable figures in the Indian National Movement was G.K. Gokhale, whom Mahatma Gandhi regarded as his political master. The Servants of …
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Satyashodhak Samaj Jyotiba Phule founded Satyashodhak Samaj. It advocated for the emancipation of widows, untouchables, and members of lower castes as well as against brahminical rule. In Satara in 1919, tenants rose up against their brahman landlords in accordance with the anti-religious stance of the Samaj. When the Satyashodhak Samaj arrived with their doctrine mocking …
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