Context: The talks over special category status for the states of Bihar and Andhra Pradesh have once again gained momentum after the victory of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. About Special Category Status (SCS): It is Read More …
Day: July 8, 2024
Victims and survivors silenced
Context: A recent case of a couple being flogged at a Kangaroo court in Chopra (West Bengal) because of alleged extramarital affair has brought back the debate on kangaroo courts and vigilante justice in various parts of India. About Vigilante justice Vigilante justice refers to Read More …
Project-75I
Context: As the procurement of new submarines under P-75I goes on, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has taken up a preliminary study on the design and development of an indigenous conventional submarine under Project-76. What is Project-75I? Project-75 (India), Read More …
Biodiversity Conservation Efforts in Thazhakara Grama Panchayat
About Biodiversity Conversation Historical Decline of Species: Indian black turtle and other species such as Indian garden lizards and barn owls facing dwindling numbers due to poaching and habitat changes. Contrastingly, populations of rock pigeons and rufous treepies have increased. Read More …
Aphelion
Context: Earth reaches aphelion every July. This year it did so on the 5th of July. About Aphelion Aphelion is the point in the orbit of a celestial body (like a planet or comet) that is farthest from the Sun. Earth reaches Read More …
East coast Rail Link
Overview of ECRL Project Description: The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is a 665-km railway project in Malaysia connecting Kota Bharu to Port Klang, aimed at enhancing economic connectivity. Initiation and History: Started in 2017 but stalled due to funding issues and Read More …
Current Affairs – 08 July 2024
Record Prize Money for 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup The ninth edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with the winners set to take home a record-breaking prize money of at least Read More …