Current affairs

Ramayana Outside India

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:...

Shale Gas production in India

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....

High Performance Buildings (HPBs), Features, Importance

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...

Sub-Categorization of SCs, Background and Recent Supreme Court Verdict

What was the Recent Supreme Court Verdict? Sub-Classification Permitted: The Court has authorised states to create sub-classifications within SCs and STs to better target support for the most disadvantaged. This enables separate quotas within the existing 15% SC reservation to...

International NGOs (INGOs) have Harmed India

How have INGOs harmed Local Communities: Examples Tanzania and Kenya: INGO-led conservation efforts have resulted in the displacement of Maasai communities, undermining their traditional livelihoods. Bolivia: Water privatisation in Cochabamba, backed by INGOs, restricted access to water, leading to significant...

92nd Anniversary of Indian Air Force

During the 92nd Raising Day of the Indian Air Force, the Chief of Air Staff emphasised that the global security landscape is continuously changing, and the ongoing conflicts underscore the critical necessity for a robust and capable Air Force. Glimpse...

World Mental Health Day 2024, Theme, History, Significance

World Mental Health Day 2024 World Mental Health Day 2024 allows individuals and communities to come together under the theme "Mental Health at Work”. World Mental Health Day is observed on 10th October every year. The goal is to enhance...

Workers strike in Samsung’s Chennai plant

Challenges Faced by SIWU Registration Issues: The SIWU's application for registration is currently pending in the Madras High Court. Without this registration, the union lacks legal standing and protections that would facilitate collective bargaining and safeguard its members during strikes....

Living Planet Report 2024

About Living Planet Report It is a measure of global biodiversity that tracks population trends of vertebrate species across terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems. The Institute of Zoology (Zoological Society of London) manages the Living Planet Index in a collaborative...

National Maritime Heritage Complex development in Lothal

About National Maritime Heritage Complex Purpose: The project aims to showcase India's 4,500-year-old maritime heritage and will become the world's greatest maritime complex once completed. Components: The complex will include several features such as a Lighthouse Museum and a five-dimensional...