News: Residents of Taranagar village in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, saw underground water gush out unexpectedly from December 27 to 29. Geologists from Rajasthan’s State Ground Water Department attributed the phenomenon to an “artesian condition”. About Artesian Condition Artesian conditions occur when groundwater is confined under pressure within an aquifer, trapped between two impermeable layers of rock… Continue reading Artesian Condition
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Golden Jackal Explanation
News– Environmentalists say that golden jackals appear to be adapting to their changing environment and are no longer avoiding humans. About Golden Jackal The golden jackal, also referred to as the common jackal, is a medium-sized, wolf-like canid. Activity– In human-inhabited areas, they are strictly nocturnal, but in less-disturbed regions, they may exhibit partially diurnal… Continue reading Golden Jackal Explanation
Great Nicobar Island Project- Explained Pointwise
The Union Shipping Ministry has proposed new additions to the ₹72,000-crore mega-infrastructure project in Great Nicobar Island over the past eight months. These include an international cruise terminal, high-end tourism facilities, and a shipbreaking yard, as revealed in official documents. The Ministry has also sought 100 acres of land with a seafront for its proposals.… Continue reading Great Nicobar Island Project- Explained Pointwise
Tsangpo Dam: Impact on India Explained Pointwise
On December 25, China approved the construction of the Tsangpo Dam, world’s largest hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River (Brahmaputra) in Tibet. This ambitious 60,000 MW project will produce electricity three times the capacity of the world’s current largest hydroelectric facility, the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River in central China. While heralded… Continue reading Tsangpo Dam: Impact on India Explained Pointwise
Ramesh Chand Panel
News: The government recently formed an 18-member panel, led by NITI Aayog’s Ramesh Chand, to revise the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) base year and plan a shift to the Producer Price Index (PPI). Ramesh Chand Panel About Ramesh Chand Panel The panel was set up to update the base year of the Wholesale Price Index… Continue reading Ramesh Chand Panel
Textile Sector in India- Explained Pointwise
The textile sector in India has long been a cornerstone of the nation’s economic and cultural identity. This sector, with roots stretching back centuries, encompasses a wide array of production methods, from hand-woven traditions to state-of-the-art industrial manufacturing. As of today, India’s textile industry contributes significantly to the nation’s GDP, industrial output, and employment generation.… Continue reading Textile Sector in India- Explained Pointwise
H-1B Visa Program- Explained Pointwise
The H-1B visa program has been a pivotal element of U.S. immigration policy. It enables skilled foreign workers to contribute to industries requiring specialized expertise. Recent comments by Elon Musk, describing the program as “broken” and in need of significant reform, emphasize its inherent complexities amid ongoing debates over its effectiveness and equity. As political… Continue reading H-1B Visa Program- Explained Pointwise
Exercise SURYA KIRAN
News: An Indian Army contingent has left for Nepal to take part in the 18th edition of Battalion-Level Joint Military Exercise, SURYA KIRAN. About Exercise SURYA KIRAN It is a bilateral joint military exercise between India and Nepal, conducted annually since 2011. The host nation alternates between India and Nepal. The 18th edition of the… Continue reading Exercise SURYA KIRAN
Private Member’s Bill
News: A recent analysis shows that during the five-year term of the 17th Lok Sabha, Private Members’ Bills received little attention in both Houses of Parliament. About Private Member’s Bill Private Member: A Member of Parliament (MP) who is not a minister is referred to as a private member. Private Member’s Bill: Bills introduced by… Continue reading Private Member’s Bill
Pangong Tso lake
News: The Indian Army has installed a statue of the Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the banks of Pangong Tso Lake. About Pangong Tso lake It is an endorheic lake (landlocked) located in eastern Ladakh. It derives its name from the Tibetan word, “Pangong Tso”, which means “high grassland lake”. It lies partly in… Continue reading Pangong Tso lake

