Battle of Saragarhi
Context September 12 marks the 124th anniversary of the Battle of Saragarhi that has inspired a host of armies, books and films, both at home and abroad. What is the…
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Thamirabarani civilisation
Context A carbon dating analysis of rice with soil, found in a burial urn at Sivakalai in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, by the Miami-based Beta Analytic Testing Laboratory has…
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e-Shram Portal
Context Recently, the Union Minister for Labour and Employment has launched the logo of the e-Shram portal. What is e-Shram Portal? The government aims to register 38 crore unorganised workers,…
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Malabar rebellion of 1921
Context Recently, it has been said the Malabar rebellion of 1921 was one of the first manifestations of the Taliban mindset in India, and claimed the LDF in Kerala was…
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Quit India Movement
Context Recently, the Vice President of India has greeted the nation on the eve of the anniversary of Quit India Movement Day. Back to Basics About Quit India Movement The Quit…
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Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)
Context Recently, a study published in Nature Climate Change notes that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), is losing its stability. According to the IPCC’s Report (AR6) released on August 9,…
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Jaipur’s Amagarh Fort
Context A fort in Jaipur is at the centre of a conflict between the tribal Meena community and local Hindu groups. Both sides have filed police cases and are running social media…
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Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science (SPoCS)
Context Recently, the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) has developed a chain of science museums and science centers throughout the Country including Science Cities through Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science…
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India Inequality Report 2021
Context Recently, the Oxfam India has released the 2021 edition of the India Inequality Report. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the health outcomes across different socioeconomic groups to gauge the level of health inequality that…
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Kesaria Buddha Stupa
Context The world-famous Kesaria Buddha stupa in east Champaran district of Bihar is waterlogged following floods in some parts of the district after heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of…
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