Context The Cauvery delta region in Tamil Nadu, often referred to as the granary of South India, is witnessing a gradual influx of migrant workers from other parts of the country, particularly West Bengal and Bihar, to fill the labor Read More …
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Decline of Jewish Population in Kerala
Context Recently the last woman of Kerala’s Paradesi Jewish community, Queenie Hallegua died in Kochi at the age of 89. About India’s Jewish population is expected to comprise 4,000-5,000 members from 20,000-50,000 in the mid-1940s. They belong to the Marathi-speaking Read More …
Adivasis are not Hindus. Lazy colonial census gave them the label
Context In a significant revelation, the Indian government has clarified that Adivasis (tribal communities) are considered Hindus under the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955. This statement has sparked intense debate and raised questions about religious classification and the rights Read More …
2,500-Year-Old Earthquake Redirected the Ganga River
In the June 2024 paper in Nature Communications, scientists reported that an earthquake of magnitude 7 to 8 caused the Ganga River to dramatically shift its course approximately 2,500 years ago. Earthquakes About: Earthquake refers to the sudden shaking of the earth’s crust. It is highly Read More …
Underwater mapping reveals ice shelves
Context Recent research using autonomous vehicles for detailed underwater mapping has revealed new insights into the melting patterns of Antarctica’s ice shelves. These findings are essential for understanding the future behavior of the continent’s ice sheets and their potential impact Read More …
Moidams
The Mound-Burial System of Ahom Dynasty Inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List as India’s 43rd Entry Moidams About: The Moidams are burial grounds for Tai Ahom kings and queens. They house the mortal remains of Ahom royalty along with cherished objects. Word Origin: The term ‘Moidam’ comes from Read More …
Antiquities Returned to India from USA
The USA and Indian government signed the Cultural Property Agreement (CPA) to curb the illicit trade of antiquities from India to the US on the sidelines of the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee at New Delhi. Objective: To establish a defined framework Read More …
Amaravathi: The Rise and Fall of the Buddhist Sites
Context Union Finance has recently announced the facilitation of financial support of Rs.15,000 crore through multilateral development agencies for the development of Amaravati . About Discovery and Initial Use (Late 1700s): Raja Vessareddy Nayudu determined ruins in Dhanyakatakam village, Andhra Pradesh, Read More …
Rajasthan Tribals Tackle Global Challenges at UN Event
Context Recently, a High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development was held under the auspices of the U.N. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The solutions offered by indigenous tribal communities in Rajasthan to global challenges, and their role in policy Read More …
India’s Urban Homeless Population
Context According to the Census of India 2011, there are 9,38,348 homeless people living in urban areas across the country. This figure, while staggering, is believed to be a gross underestimation of the actual number of individuals without access to Read More …