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[Kurukshetra June 2024 Summary] Agricultural Festivals- Integral Part of Tribal Culture- Explained Pointwise

The agricultural festivals form an integral Part of Tribal Culture. Various agricultural activities like sowing, caring of crops, harvesting are dependent on nature and weather. Any adversity in weather conditions pose a big challenge to ancient agrarian societies for their survival and sustenance. Hence, to keep their crops safe from any natural calamity, the tribals… Continue reading [Kurukshetra June 2024 Summary] Agricultural Festivals- Integral Part of Tribal Culture- Explained Pointwise

Radiation biodosimetry

Source- This post on “Radiation biodosimetry” has been created based on the article “Radiationbiodosimetry: the ABCs of responding to a radiological event” published in “The Hindu” on 05th July 2024. Why in the News? Radiation biodosimetry is extremely important in responding to a large-scale radiological event, such as an Improvised Nuclear Device or reactor accident.… Continue reading Radiation biodosimetry

[Kurukshetra June 2024] Tribal Art and Culture- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise

The Tribal art and culture reflects the creative energy found in rural areas that acts as an undercurrent to the craftsmanship of the tribal people. Tribal art includes wide range of art forms such as wall paintings, tribal dances, tribal music etc. Tribes have rich and unique cultural traditions which includes their own language, music,… Continue reading [Kurukshetra June 2024] Tribal Art and Culture- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise

[Yojana June 2024 Summary] Forts in India- Explained Pointwise

In the Vast expanse of India’s historical landscape, Forts in India stand as silent sentinels, guarding tales of valour, culture and conquest. These are valiant landmarks, which are scattered across the length and breadth of the country. They serve as portals to the past, offering us glimpses into the rich tapestry of our heritage. We… Continue reading [Yojana June 2024 Summary] Forts in India- Explained Pointwise

Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita- Significance and Concerns- Explained Pointwise

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) replaces the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860, the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 respectively. These three Bills were passed in Parliament last December. In this article we will analyse the significance and… Continue reading Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita- Significance and Concerns- Explained Pointwise

DRDO study on development of indigenous conventional submarine

Source- This post on ‘DRDO study on development of indigenous conventional submarine’ has been created based on the article ‘ DRDO takes up study on development of indigenous conventional submarine‘ published in ‘The Hindu’ on 01st July 2024. Why in News The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has taken up a preliminary study on… Continue reading DRDO study on development of indigenous conventional submarine

Coconut Husk for Supercapacitor fabrication

Source- This post on ‘Coconut Husk for supercapacitor fabrication‘ has been created based on the article ‘Carbon derived from coconut husks can power supercapacitors‘ published in ‘The Hindu’ on 01st July 2024 Why in News? Researchers at the Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, have devised a method to produce activated carbon. This activated carbon is… Continue reading Coconut Husk for Supercapacitor fabrication

Stryker infantry vehicles and Javelin anti-tank guided missiles

Source– This post on ” Stryker infantry vehicles and Javelin anti-tank guided missiles” has been created based on the article “ India and U.S. in talks for Stryker infantry vehicles” published in “The Hindu” on 28th June 2024. Why in News India has expressed interest in co-producing the Stryker infantry vehicles and the Javelin anti-tank… Continue reading Stryker infantry vehicles and Javelin anti-tank guided missiles

SEBI tightens norms on financial influencers

Source- This post on “SEBI tightens norms on financial influencers” is based on the article “SEBI tightens norms on financial influencers, eases rules for delisting” published in “The Hindu” on 28th June 2024. Why in News? SEBI which is India’s markets regulator has asked the brokers and mutual funds to stop using the services of… Continue reading SEBI tightens norms on financial influencers

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