Source- This post on Bailey bridge has been created based on the article “What is a Bailey bridge, constructed in Wayanad after landslides?” published in “Indian Express” on 5 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Indian Army’s Madras Engineer Group (Madras Sappers) constructed a Bailey bridge at Chooralmala to reach Mundakkai village, which was severely… Continue reading Bailey bridge
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Evolution of clock
Source- This post on Evolution of clock has been created based on the article “How time has been kept throughout history: from sundials to atomic clocks” published in “The Hindu” on 5 August 2024. Why in News? The world has evolved from measuring time using the Sun and the Moon to using atoms and their nuclei.… Continue reading Evolution of clock
Indian Siris Tree
Source- This post on Indian Siris Tree has been created based on the article “Village mourns death of century-old tree (thehindu.com) published in “The Hindu” on 6 August 2024. Why in News? The century-old Indian siris tree on the western bank of the River Godavari in Kumaradevam, East Godavari district, collapsed recently due to soil erosion… Continue reading Indian Siris Tree
Supreme Court Verdict on L-G’s Authority to Nominate Aldermen
Source- This post on Supreme Court Verdict on L-G’s Authority to Nominate Aldermen has been created based on the article “In setback for Delhi’s AAP govt, Supreme Court upholds L-G’s power to nominate 10 aldermen to MCD” published in “The Hindu” on 5 August 2024. Why in News? The Supreme Court confirmed that the Lieutenant Governor… Continue reading Supreme Court Verdict on L-G’s Authority to Nominate Aldermen
Standardised Precipitation Index’ (SPI)
Source- This post on Standardised Precipitation Index (SPI) has been created based on the article “Environmental hazards in the North-Eastern States” published in PIB on 5 August 2024. Why in News? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has recently analyzed precipitation and drought trends using the ‘Standardised Precipitation Index’ (SPI). About Standardised Precipitation Index (SPI) 1. Purpose: The… Continue reading Standardised Precipitation Index’ (SPI)
Article 311 of the Indian Constitution
Source- This post on Article 311 of the Indian Constitution has been created based on the article “Five policemen sacked in J&K in drug, terror cases” published in “The Hindu” on 5 August 2024. Why in News? The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant-Governor recently invoked Article 311 of the Constitution and terminated the services of six… Continue reading Article 311 of the Indian Constitution
Maritime partnership exercise (MPX)
Source- This post on Maritime partnership exercise (MPX) has been created based on the article “INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TABAR CONDUCTS MARITIME PARTNERSHIP EXERCISE (MPX) WITH RUSSIAN NAVAL SHIP SOOBRAZITELNY” published in PIB on 5 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, a maritime partnership exercise (MPX) took place between India and Russia in St. Petersburg. About… Continue reading Maritime partnership exercise (MPX)
“VIRAASAT” Exhibition
Source- This post on “VIRAASAT” Exhibition has been created based on the article “VIRAASAT”, an exhibition to celebrate 10th National Handloom Day begins at Handloom Haat, New Delhi” published in PIB on 5 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, “VIRAASAT” exhibition was held at Handloom Haat in Janpath on 3rd August, 2024. About “VIRAASAT” Exhibition 1. About: “VIRAASAT” is… Continue reading “VIRAASAT” Exhibition
Substantive Equality
Source- This post on Substantive Equality has been created based on the article “Supreme Court verdict on sub-classification: How CJI underlined substantive equality” published in Indian Express on 5 August 2024. Why in News? The Supreme Court’s landmark verdict on sub-classification of the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) quota marked a milestone for equality jurisprudence. Chief Justice… Continue reading Substantive Equality
New Technology to Eliminate Weeds in Rice and Wheat Fields
Source- This post on New Technology to Eliminate Weeds in Rice and Wheat Fields has been created based on the article “How a new tech promises to kill weeds in rice and wheat fields, remove need for stubble-burning” published in Indian Express on 5 August 2024. Why in News? A new herbicide-tolerance technology promises to revolutionize rice and… Continue reading New Technology to Eliminate Weeds in Rice and Wheat Fields
