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Langa-Manganiyar Folk Music

Considered the repository of the Thar region’s rich history and traditional knowledge, the ballads, folklore and songs of the Langa-Manganiyar artistes are being preserved through an initiative for documentation and digitisation. Who are the Langa-Manganiyar? The Langas and Manganiyars are hereditary communities of Muslim musicians residing mostly in western Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer and Barmer districts and… Continue reading Langa-Manganiyar Folk Music

Chola inscriptions on qualifications for civic officials

In the Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu, some Chola-era inscriptions on Kanthaleeswarar Temple bear testimony to the qualifications required for members of the village administrative council. Inscription details: Kudavolai System The Kudavolai system was very vital and unique feature of administration of villages of Cholas. In the system one representative is elected from each ward… Continue reading Chola inscriptions on qualifications for civic officials

Khadi industry in India

Context The Prime Minister has repeatedly stressed his support for khadi, cottage industries, crafts and handlooms. About Khadi Genuine khadi or khaddar is woven from short-stapled organically grown cotton. The beauty is in its uneven texture and colours, as cotton bolls are not all pure white in every region. Fabrics being made today in the… Continue reading Khadi industry in India

Do we need to count caste in census?

A continuous and unabated push towards including caste in the forthcoming census enumeration has finally ended with the Union government position into the Supreme Court. The Centre had decided as a matter of policy not to enumerate caste-wise population other than Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Must read: Complex count: On caste census Existing issue:… Continue reading Do we need to count caste in census?

2nd phase of SBM-U and AMRUT Mission

The PM has launched the second phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation. What are the missions? [A] Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 The Mission will focus on ensuring complete access to sanitation facilities to serve additional populations migrating from rural to urban areas in search of employment and… Continue reading 2nd phase of SBM-U and AMRUT Mission

GST collections hit 5-month high

India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenues crossed ₹1.17 lakh crore in September, hitting a five-month high. Take a look towards the share of GST in government earnings for the previous fiscal: UPSC can ask about the majority component of the Revenue Receipts of the govt. See how Corporate tax is nearing the GST… Continue reading GST collections hit 5-month high

What is Computer Tomography?

The first computed tomography image – a CT scan – of the human brain was made 50 years ago, on Oct. 1, 1971. A few months back, almost all of us have heard about the High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scan being conducted on our relatives for diagnosing the damage of lungs caused due to the… Continue reading What is Computer Tomography?

[pib] DigiSaksham Initiative

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has launched DigiSaksham Initiative. DigiSaksham It is joint initiative with Microsoft India is an extension of the Government’s ongoing programs to support the youth from rural and semi-urban areas. Through DigiSaksham initiative, free of cost training in digital skills including basic skills as well as advance computing, will be… Continue reading [pib] DigiSaksham Initiative

Places in news: Weddell Sea

India has extended support for protecting the Antarctic environment and for co-sponsoring the proposal of the European Union for designating East Antarctica and the Weddell Sea as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). About Weddell Sea The Weddell Sea is part of the Southern Ocean and contains the Weddell Gyre. Its land boundaries are defined by the… Continue reading Places in news: Weddell Sea

PM-CARES

We all know that the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) Fund doesn’t come under the ambit of Right to Information (RTI). This oped seeks to discuss certain aspects of this issue. Present context In a recent affidavit, the Delhi High Court was informed that the PM CARES Fund is… Continue reading PM-CARES

PM Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme

The existing Mid-Day Meal scheme, which provides hot meals to students, has been renamed as the National Scheme for PM Poshan Shakti Nirman. Key propositions in the PM POSHAN Scheme Supplementary nutrition: The new scheme has a provision for supplementary nutrition for children in aspirational districts and those with high prevalence of anaemia. States to… Continue reading PM Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme

What is H-1B Visa?

The need for H-1B visas will continue to exist till the ‘talent challenge’ is tackled globally, even though the information technology industry has successfully adopted the work-from-home model amid pandemic-related travel restrictions. Various US Visa Programs 1) H-1B visa What is it: The H-1B visa category covers individuals who “work in a speciality occupation, engage… Continue reading What is H-1B Visa?

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