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What are Shaligram Stones?

Two sacred Shaligram stones arrived in Ayodhya for crafting the idols of Lord Ram and Janaki at the Ram Temple. What is a Shaligram Stones? Shaligram stones are fossils of ammonite, which is a type of mollusk that lived between 400 million and 65 million years ago. They are found in the Shaligram Pilgrimage in… Continue reading What are Shaligram Stones?

Budget and the Urban planning

Context Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2023-24. It has been marked by areas of continuity over the past three years. However, we should not overlook the missed opportunities for more fundamental reforms while celebrating continuity. Crack Prelims 2023! Talk to our Rankers Areas of focus  Some areas like the continued boost… Continue reading Budget and the Urban planning

No bar on contesting two seats in one poll: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has refused to set aside a provision in the election law that allows candidates to contest polls from two constituencies simultaneously. What is the issue? The petition had sought the court to declare Section 33(7) of the Representation of People Act invalid and ultra vires. Like one-person-one-vote, one-candidate-one-constituency is the dictum of… Continue reading No bar on contesting two seats in one poll: Supreme Court

What are Lab-Grown Diamonds?

During her Budget speech, Finance Minister announced the government’s move to focus on lab-grown diamonds (LGDs). What did the FM announce? Customs duty on the seeds used in lab-grown diamond manufacturing will be reduced, announced the finance minister. She also announced a grant to IITs to facilitate the growth of LGDs in India. What are… Continue reading What are Lab-Grown Diamonds?

iCET: Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies between India and US

Context The talks between India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and his American counterpart Jake Sullivan in Washington this week have concluded with the announcement of a new road map for deeper military and techno-economic cooperation between the two countries that is iCET. Crack Prelims 2023! Talk to our Rankers Background: Idea first mooted in… Continue reading iCET: Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies between India and US

Who are the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)?

The Union Budget 2023-24 has provided to launch the Pradhan Mantri PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group) Development Mission in order to saturate the PVTG families and habitations with basic facilities. What is the budgetary announcement about? The Pradhan Mantri PVTG Mission will be launched as part of ‘Reaching The Last Mile’, one of the seven… Continue reading Who are the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)?

Drugs in the valley: Pakistan’s new weapon to finance terrorism

Context With arms and terror infiltration becoming difficult, Pakistan has now resorted to peddling drugs to degenerate the youth of Jammu and Kashmir. Narcotics, Pakistan’s new weapon to finance terrorism within the Valley, has been dubbed the biggest challenge confronting Jammu and Kashmir by Police Chief Dilbag Singh. Crack Prelims 2023! Talk to our Rankers… Continue reading Drugs in the valley: Pakistan’s new weapon to finance terrorism

History, Significance of President’s Address

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint sitting of Parliament for the first time after assuming the position. Mains PYQ: The President’s address is one of the most solemn occasions in the Parliamentary calendar. Discuss. Highlight its importance in Parliamentary Democracy. (250W) President’s Address: What is the history? United Kingdom: The tradition of the monarch addressing… Continue reading History, Significance of President’s Address

Vishakhapatnam is Andhra Pradesh’s new Capital

Visakhapatnam will be the new capital of Andhra Pradesh, announced the Chief Minister. AP’s move for three capitals AP had introduced a ‘Three Capitals Act’ titled Andhra Pradesh Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Act, 2020. Thus, it was decided that: Amaravati was to be the Legislative capital Visakhapatnam the Executive capital and Kurnool… Continue reading Vishakhapatnam is Andhra Pradesh’s new Capital

Artform in news: Shumang Leela

This newscard is an excerpt from the original article published in TH. Shumang Leela Shumang Leela is a unique traditional form of theatre in Manipur. The tradition is believed to be descended from Lai Haraoba, a ritual of the Meitei community of Manipur. Types of this dance Shumang Leela is of two types: Nupa Shumang… Continue reading Artform in news: Shumang Leela

Project ELLORA to preserve ‘rare’ Indian languages with AI

Microsoft’s Project ELLORA is helping small languages like Gondi, Mundari become eloquent for the digital world. Project ELLORA To bring ‘rare’ Indian languages online, Microsoft launched the Project ELLORA or Enabling Low Resource Languages in 2015. Under the project, researchers are building digital resources of the languages. They say that their purpose is to preserve… Continue reading Project ELLORA to preserve ‘rare’ Indian languages with AI

Possibility of global recession?

Context There have recently been growing concerns about the global economy slipping into recession. These concerns were primarily triggered by the contraction of the US economy, observed in the first half of 2022. Negative growth in two consecutive quarters is commonly but not officially used as an indication of recession. Crack Prelims 2023! Talk to… Continue reading Possibility of global recession?

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