Source– This post on Ghataprabha River is based on the article “Nine rescued after tractor falls into Ghataprabha River” published in “Times of India” on 12th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, nine people were rescued by locals after a tractor overturned and fell into the Ghataprabha River. About Ghataprabha River 1. The Ghataprabha… Continue reading Ghataprabha River
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Spot Bellied Eagle Owl
Source – This post on Spot Bellied Eagle Owl has been created based on the article “Maha Pench Tiger Reserve reports first photographic record of forest eagle owl” published in “Times of India” on 3 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR), Maharashtra reported the first photographic record of a spot-bellied eagle owl.… Continue reading Spot Bellied Eagle Owl
Nyishi Tribe
Source-This post on Nyishi Tribe has been created based on the article “From 22 yards to top of the world: 1st woman from Arunachal’s Nyishi tribe scales Everest” published in “Times of India”. Why in News? Recently, mountaineer and cricketer Kabak Yano made history as the fifth woman from Arunachal Pradesh and the first from… Continue reading Nyishi Tribe
India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX)
Source-This post on India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) is based on the article “SBI is 1st bank as trading-clearing member of IIBX” published in “The Times of India” on 14th May 2024. Why in the News? State Bank of India (SBI) has become the first trading-cum-clearing member of the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) located… Continue reading India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX)
Rampage Missile
Source-This post on Rampage Missile has been created based on the article “Israel used locally developed missile ‘Rampage’ in Iran attack” published in “The Times of India” on 23 April 2024. Why in the news? Israel has recently used the Rampage missile to attack an Iranian military base. Rampage missile is a powerful air-to-surface missile. About… Continue reading Rampage Missile
Mount Ruang
Source– This post on Mount Ruang is based on the article “Indonesia’s Ruang mountain spews fiery lava thousands of feet into the night sky; tsunami alert raised” published in “The Times of India” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Mount Ruang began erupting, sending an ash cloud more than a mile high into the… Continue reading Mount Ruang
Can Generals Chanakya, Kamandaka, Thiruvalluvar Help?
Source: The post is based on the article “Can Generals Chanakya, Kamandaka, Thiruvalluvar Help?” published in “The Times of India” on 23rd October 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Art and culture- literature from ancient times & GS3- Security News: The article discusses the Indian army’s Project Udbhav, which uses ancient Indian texts for strategy lessons. It argues… Continue reading Can Generals Chanakya, Kamandaka, Thiruvalluvar Help?
House Asks What’s Up- Govt overriding of the right to privacy in special circumstances needs parliamentary oversight
Source: The post is based on the article “House Asks What’s Up- Govt overriding of the right to privacy in special circumstances needs parliamentary oversight” published in “The Times of India” on 17th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security- basics of cyber security News: The Indian government wants WhatsApp to identify creators of fake politician videos… Continue reading House Asks What’s Up- Govt overriding of the right to privacy in special circumstances needs parliamentary oversight
The New Look In New Delhi
Source– The post is based on the article “The New Look In New Delhi” published in “The Times of India” on 9th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance- Multilateralism in Indian foreign policy News– The article explains the different phases of multilateralism in Indian foreign policy and key elements of multilateralism in the present… Continue reading The New Look In New Delhi
Death by pothole: There’s a way to change that
Source: The post is based on the article “Death by pothole: There’s a way to change that” published in The Times of India on 23rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: Death caused by potholes. News: As per reports, India ranks the worst in road deaths worldwide. Among these deaths, death by potholes is most shocking in India. Last… Continue reading Death by pothole: There’s a way to change that
