October, 2024 |

Freedom Fighters of India From 1857 to 1947, List and Contribution

October 14, 2024

India’s struggle for independence from British rule was marked by the efforts and sacrifices of numerous freedom fighters, who came from diverse backgrounds and ideologies. Their relentless fight against colonial oppression laid the foundation for India’s eventual freedom on August 15, 1947. This article highlights some of the key figures and their contributions during this …

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Tele MANAS

October 11, 2024

Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) It was launched in October 2022 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It aims to provide free, round-the-clock tele-mental health services across India. This program is a crucial part of the National Tele Mental Health Programme (NTMHP) which was established in response to the …

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Hizb-ut-Tahrir declared Terrorist Organisation

October 11, 2024

About Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) Founded in 1953 in Jerusalem by Taqiuddin al-Nabhani. Aim: To establish a global Islamic Caliphate governed by Sharia law, seeking to overthrow secular governments in Muslim-majority countries. Global Presence: Operates in over 30 countries, including the U.K., U.S., Canada and Australia. Headquarter: Lebanon Activities and Tactics: Focuses on radicalising youth to join …

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Uzbekistan Accepts Afghan Ambassador

October 11, 2024

Countries that have accepted Afghan Ambassadors after regime change China: First country to accept an ambassador in January 2024. United Arab Emirates Uzbekistan About Afghanistan Bordering countries: India, Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan. Afghanistan is a landlocked UPSC PYQ Q. Consider the following countries : (2022) Azerbaijan Kyrgyzstan Tajikistan Turkmenistan Uzbekistan Which of the above …

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UK’s Open SAFELY Platform

October 11, 2024

About Open SAFELY platform This platform is a secure, transparent, open-source software platform. It enables access to the health records of approximately 58 million people in the U.K. without compromising individual privacy. The National Health Service (NHS) provides free healthcare to every person in the U.K. for every person. Every British citizen has a single …

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HorseShoe Crab

October 11, 2024

About Horseshoe Crab Characteristics and Features These crabs are closely related to spiders and scorpions. Living Fossils: They are marine arthropods belonging to the family Limulidae. They are considered “living fossils” due to their existence for over 450 million years with minimal morphological changes. Physical Traits: Hard, horseshoe-shaped carapace, long tail spine (telson), and multiple …

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Ramayana Outside India

October 11, 2024

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi witnessed an episode of Lao Ramayan during his recent visit to Laos. Different versions of Ramayana outside India Laos: Phra Lak Phra Lam/ Phalak Phalam Japan: Ramaenna or Ramaensho. Cambodia: Reamker Indonesia: Ramayana Kakawin Thailand: Ramakien Nepal: Siddhi Ramayana and Bhanubhaktako Ramayan Sri Lanka: Janakiharan Malaysia: Hikayat Seri Rama Myanmar: …

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Shale Gas production in India

October 11, 2024

About Shale Gas It is a type of natural gas that is trapped in shale rock formations underground. Shale Rock: Shale is the most common sedimentary rock on Earth, making up about 70% of sedimentary rocks in the Earth’s crust. It is formed from the compaction of clay, silt, mud, and organic matter. It is …

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Supreme Court of India, History, Jugdes, Functions, Powers

October 11, 2024

Supreme Court of India The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country, functioning under the integrated judicial system set up by the Constitution. It has several important roles: Federal Court: Resolves disputes between states and the central government. Highest Court of Appeal: The main court for appeals from lower courts. Guarantor …

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High Performance Buildings (HPBs), Features, Importance

October 11, 2024

In India, buildings contribute over 30% of national energy use and 20% of carbon emissions, as reported by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. As urbanisation accelerates, India risks exceeding global benchmarks for energy efficiency and carbon emissions in buildings. In such a scenario, HPBs offer resilience through adaptive, self-sufficient structures. High Performance Buildings (HPBs) HPBs …

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