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Heat Waves in India 2024, Findings of Recent Study

Context: A brutal heatwave has engulfed vast swathes of northwest India, leaving residents sweltering under record-breaking temperatures. As mercury levels soared to a scorching 47.4 degrees Celsius in southwest Delhi’s Najafgarh, it marked the highest recorded temperature in the country...

Cyclones in India, Types, Formation, Stages and Naming

Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that a cyclone is likely to develop in the Bay of Bengal, moving towards West Bengal and Bangladesh. This will be the first cyclone in 2024 in the North Indian Ocean basin, to...

Battle of Plassey, History, Causes, Impacts and Significance

The Battle of Plassey, fought on June 23, 1757, was a significant event in Indian history that marked the beginning of British colonial rule in India. The battle occurred near the village of Plassey in Bengal, in present-day West Bengal,...

50 Years of Chipko Movement, History, Causes and Impact

50 Years of Chipko Movement The Chipko Movement, a pivotal moment in environmental activism, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Chipko Movement began in the early 1970s in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand (then part of Uttar Pradesh). This movement...

Latitudes and Longitudes in World Map, Check What is IDL and IST?

Latitude and longitude constitute a coordinate system employed to pinpoint and locate positions on Earth's surface. Latitudes, resembling horizontal circles, extend parallel to the equator, determining the distance north or south of a location. Meanwhile, longitudes, called meridians, are vertical...

Swadeshi Movement, Background, Leaders, Significance, Outcome

The Swadeshi movement, which placed a strong emphasis on self-sufficiency during the Indian independence movement, helped to shape Indian nationalism. As a unified reaction to Bengal's Partition, the Swadeshi movement began in 1905 and lasted until 1908. Among the pre-Gandhian...

Revolt of 1857 for Independence, Causes, Leaders and Consequences

Revolt of 1857 The Revolt of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny or India's First War of Independence, was a major uprising against British rule in India. The 1857 uprising was widespread even if it failed. For the British...

Rowlatt Act 1919, Meaning, Provisions, Rowlatt Satyagraha

The Rowlatt Act, enacted by the British government in March 1919, tightened their control over the populace by granting them the authority to arrest individuals without trial. To protest this oppressive law, Gandhi and other leaders organized a Hartal (suspension...

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, Date, History, Causes, Effects

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, a dark chapter in India's colonial history, remains etched in the collective memory even after 105 years. On April 13, 1919, a large peaceful gathering formed at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar on Baisakhi to protest against...

Tributaries of Ganga, Right Bank and Left Bank with Map

Tributaries of Ganga River In terms of its basin and cultural significance, the Ganga is the most significant river in India. In Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district, close to Gaumukh (3,900 m), it emerges from the Gangotri glacier. It is referred to...