Context On July 21, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking India’s first hosting of this vital platform for discussing cultural and natural heritage preservation. The Read More …
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New NCERT Textbook Refers Harappan Society As ‘Sindhu-Sarasvati Civilisation’
Context The new NCERT Class 6 Social Science textbook has incorporated numerous new elements. About In the new edition, the Harappan civilisation is referred to as the ‘Indus-Sarasvati’ or ‘Sindhu-Sarasvati’ civilisation. It states that the Sarasvati basin included major cities of Read More …
National Landslide Forecasting Centre
Context Recently the Union Minister of Coal and Mines inaugurated the National Landslide Forecasting Centre in Kolkata. About The NLFC is a pioneering initiative aimed at landslide risk mitigation in India and could provide early statistics to local management and groups, update Read More …
National Flag Day
On July 22, 1947, the Constituent Assembly of India officially adopted the National Flag, marking an important milestone in the country’s journey to independence. Background of National Flag: First Public Display : The first national flag of India was hoisted on Read More …
Assam’s 700-yr-old Moidams to be considered for World Heritage List
Recently, International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) has prepared a report ‘Evaluations of Nominations of Cultural and Mixed Properties’ for the 46th ordinary session of the World Heritage Committee to be held in New Delhi With this recommendation, the first-time applicant Moidams are just one Read More …
Child Marriage Cases in Assam Drop by 81%
Context On World Day for International Justice, a report by the India Child Protection revealed that the Assam government’s efforts, such as legal actions, have successfully reduced the occurrence of child marriage. The report “Towards Justice: Ending Child Marriage” showed Read More …
Trying Juveniles As Adults Is Not The Answer
Juvenile justice has been a matter of great concern for policymakers, judges, and the public for many years. In recent years, the trend of trying juveniles as adults has increased, and many are questioning the wisdom of this approach. Recently, the Bombay High Court Read More …
Maharishi Sushruta
Recently, the All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) hosted the Second National Seminar SAUSHRUTAM Shalya Sangoshti in honour of Sushruta Jayanti 2024 (15th July). Maharishi Sushruta About: Maharishi Sushruta was an ancient physician from Kashi (Varanasi), revered as the Father of Indian Medicine and Surgery. Key Contributions Books: The Read More …
Centre set to tweak criteria for according classical language status
Context: With many languages seeking classical status, the Central government has decided to change the criteria for classical status to any language. About classical language The term ‘Indian classical languages,’ or Shastriya Bhasha, encompasses languages in India with a rich history, significant antiquity, Read More …
Study of reservoir induced seismicity
Context: The Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory (BGRL) in Karad, Maharashtra, is a specialised institute mandated to execute India’s scientific deep-drilling programme. Under BGRL, the aim is to drill the earth’s crust and conduct scientific observations to help expand our understanding Read More …