Khond Uprisings The Khond Uprisings in Orissa took place in 1837 and 1856. The head of the Khonds was Chakra Bisoi. The Orissan Khonds played a key role in organizing the uprising against the British administration in 1857. Those who rebelled included tribes from Ghumsar, China ki Medi, Kalahandi, and Patna. Young Raja Chakra Bisnoi …
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Munda Rebellion One of the most notable tribal uprisings in the history of Indian Independence was the Munda Rebellion, also known as the Munda Ulgulan. Birsa Munda, a Munda tribal independence fighter and national hero, served as its leader. During the British Raj in the late 19th century, this uprising took place in the Bengal …
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United Nations General Assembly The General Assembly of the United Nations (UNGA) is one of the United Nation’s six main bodies. Given that it serves as the primary decision-making and representative body of the UN, the UNGA is a crucial subject for the IAS examination. United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) One of the main bodies …
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Context: In the budget speech, Finance Minister said that the government will work in “mission mode” to eliminate Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) by 2047. About Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) It is one of a group of inherited disorders known as sickle cell disease. It affects the shape of red blood cells (RBC), which carry oxygen …
Context: Majority of the Indian states are at a great risk of damage to the built environment due to climate change hazards, according to a new report ‘Gross Domestic Climate Risk’. About the ‘Gross Domestic Climate Risk’ Report The report was published by Australia-based Cross Dependency Initiative or XDI. XDI is a part of the …
India is a $3.5 trillion economy today and may reach $5.4 trillion by 2027 if the current growth trend continues. The target of reaching $5 trillion economy by 2025 could be somewhat delayed due to global slowdown, but India seems to be on the right path and is doing pretty well. In 2022, India became …
Context: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in its 49th meeting, has approved the creation GST Appellate Tribunal. Creation of GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) Approval: The setting of an appellate tribunal mechanism paves the way for dispute redressal on a national and state-level basis for the first time after the GST rollout in July …
Context: According to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), retail inflation increased to 6.5% in January 2023. About Retail Inflation It is measured by the consumer price index (CPI). The change in the price index over a period of time is referred to as CPI-based inflation, or retail inflation. CPI measures retail inflation …
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UPSC Prelims News of 21 February 2023 Exercise ‘Dustlik’ Context: The 4th edition of joint military exercise ‘DUSTLIK’ between the Indian Army and Uzbekistan Army commenced in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. About DUSTLIK Focus: Joint exercise would focus on joint counter-terrorist operations in the mountainous and semi-urban scenario under UN mandate. The training schedule will focus primarily …
Background: The city of Kolhapur (Maharashtra) is highly benefiting from its progress in the adoption of biogas toilets. About Biogas Toilets in Kolhapur The Bio-Toilet is the one which connects to the Biogas system, which is an off-grid appliance that turns organic waste into cooking gas. The Biogas system takes waste such as food scraps …
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