Synopsis: This article explains the various methods to make National Museum more public engaging. Contents1 Introduction2 How global museums are constructive?3 How Indian Museums can revamp during the Central Vista project?3.1 First, Transparent showcase of bureaucratic life3.2 Second, A separate, retrofitted circle of museums3.3 Third, adopt new use to the abandoned infrastructures Introduction The government’s… Continue reading Forgotten Vista: Beyond History And Archaeology
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The Atlantic Nino effects
Synopsis: Monsoon predictions are a monumental challenge, especially when it comes to the spatial distribution and the northward migration of the monsoon trough. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the issue?3 What is Atlantic Nino?4 How Atlantic Nino was the cause for rainfall deficit in India?5 Why monsoon prediction is a challenge in India?6 What is the… Continue reading The Atlantic Nino effects
Why India needs ‘good’ urbanisation
Synopsis: Covid reinforces that good urbanization is our most powerful technology for poverty reduction. Introduction New York City, with just 6% of the population of Russia, has a GDP that is equal to that. Twenty-six of the world’s 33 megacities are in developing countries because their rural areas lack rule of law, infrastructure and productive commerce. This shows… Continue reading Why India needs ‘good’ urbanisation
Bhashas & Bharat: The current language policy is wise, born out of pragmatism. We can’t afford linguistic extremism
Synopsis: India’s notion of diversity has allowed multiple languages to flourish and multiple communities to thrive and unite. Introduction Recently, India celebrated the Hindi Diwas 2021. About Hindi Diwas The Constituent Assembly adopted Hindi in Devanagari Script as one of the official languages of the Union of India on 14th September 1959. This day is… Continue reading Bhashas & Bharat: The current language policy is wise, born out of pragmatism. We can’t afford linguistic extremism
Enlarge the Panchsheel approach to tribal upliftment
Source: This post is based on the article “Enlarge the Panchsheel Approach for Tribal upliftment” published in the Livemint on 2nd September 2021. Relevance: This article explains India’s Tribal development policy. Synopsis: Despite Indian independence, tribal development is lacking in India. Contents1 Introduction2 Impact of Globalisation on Tribals3 What is Panchsheel? How it will address… Continue reading Enlarge the Panchsheel approach to tribal upliftment
Indian treasures at home and abroad
Source: Business Standard Syllabus: GS 1 – Art and Culture Relevance: To understand India historical artefacts. Synopsis: Historically significant sites, artefacts and papers in India and the UK should be made accessible to wider audiences. Many Indian art & other valuables were acquired by East India Company & officials between 1858-1947. These are exhibited in:… Continue reading Indian treasures at home and abroad
Kabul Echoes In Lucknow
Source: Times of India Synopsis: India needs to reject Islamophobia and has to assert liberal democracy in every aspect of life. Contents1 Introduction:2 Taliban and Islamophobia:3 Read more regarding the recent developments in Afghanistan:4 Religion in the eyes of founding fathers:5 What India needs to do? Introduction: Recently, India witnessed widespread Islamophobia. This is… Continue reading Kabul Echoes In Lucknow
On India’s population, let the data speak
Source: The Indian Expres Relevance: Population control measures have to be rational and focus on the welfare-based approach Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction3 Key findings of the NFHS-5 data:3.1 Among populous states4 About NFHS – 45 Outcomes from the NFHS report: Synopsis: Focusing on the education and empowerment of women can help states to achieve desired fertility… Continue reading On India’s population, let the data speak
Open Doors not Walls
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Gandhian Values Synopsis: It is not enough to protect the precincts of Sabarmati Ashram, we must go beyond that. Adopting the Gandhian way of building a mutually nurturing society, should be the aim. Contents1 Introduction:2 Significance of Sabarmati ashram:3 What is the Gandhian way?4 Conclusion: Introduction: The Mahatma Gandhi Ashram at… Continue reading Open Doors not Walls
Fate of Afghanistan’s karez system uncertain, but south India’s surangam thriving
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Traditional methods of water conservation in India. Synopsis: The karez system in Afghanistan, a legacy of its Persian cultural linkage, has suffered extensive damage in 43 years of war and stares at an uncertain future under the Taliban’s second regime. But hundreds of miles to the south, a similar system called… Continue reading Fate of Afghanistan’s karez system uncertain, but south India’s surangam thriving
