In recent times, the world has been dealing with a power and energy crisis. While the factors that caused this emergency differ from country to country, the upshot has been a clamour to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and look for viable alternatives. In this context, Nuclear Energy has a lot to … [Read more...] about Nuclear Energy
Archives for September 2022
Space Debris: Threat to astronauts and spacecrafts?
Once in space, the biggest threat to astronauts and spacecraft is space debris. In this article, you can read about space debris and the impacts which they make. There are many threats in space. Do you know what are these? Presently, space debris is one of the main threats. This is an … [Read more...] about Space Debris: Threat to astronauts and spacecrafts?
Carnatic And Hindustani Music: Differences and Similarities
We love to hear music right? Some of us are singers too. Do you wish to know more about music and its classification? Read more about this topic. Do you know the difference between Carnatic and Hindustani music? Are there any similarities between them? First, let's discuss the origin of … [Read more...] about Carnatic And Hindustani Music: Differences and Similarities
APEC: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
In order to facilitate the exchange of goods and services between economic actors, Many organisations are formed multilaterally and regionally. For the faster enhancement of trade in Asia-Pacific region, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is formed. Read more about APEC … [Read more...] about APEC: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Nai Udaan Scholarship: A Helping hand for UPSC aspirants
This article is intended to provide awareness of a scholarship scheme called Nai Udaan provided by the Union government for UPSC, SSC, and other state PSC exams. Read more to know about the Nai Udaan Scholarship Scheme. Due to financial restrictions and other causes, many aspirants across the … [Read more...] about Nai Udaan Scholarship: A Helping hand for UPSC aspirants
PM KUSUM Scheme
In this article, we shall discuss the PM KUSUM scheme, its major objectives, its components, benefits for the farmers, implementation, significance of the scheme, challenges and a suitable way forward. The agricultural sector consumes about 20 to 22% of the total electricity generated in … [Read more...] about PM KUSUM Scheme
Cloudbursts
We have often heard about cloudburst occurrences in states like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. It causes the widespread destruction of both human and material resources. What is the cause of cloudbursts? How is it different from rainfall? Read to know more. Natural disasters are associated … [Read more...] about Cloudbursts
Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology
Have you ever thought about India's scientific advances made over the last several decades? ClearIAS tracks the remarkable progress of India, made in a wide range of disciplines, from space research and missile technology to computing and oceanography, to mark the milestones of the country's … [Read more...] about Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology
Bail: Laws in India
Ever wonder what happens to an accused individual once they are seized and taken into custody? Are you familiar with India's current bail laws? What parts of the CrPC relate to the bail legislation in India? How does the Supreme Court feel about having liberal bail laws? Is being granted bail a free … [Read more...] about Bail: Laws in India
Abortion Laws in India
The scope of abortion laws has been widened by the Supreme Court to permit single women to end 24-week pregnancies. What are India's current abortion laws? Have you given any thought to the morality of Indian abortion legislation? To learn more, keep reading. In India, 7 million abortions are … [Read more...] about Abortion Laws in India
