Numerous socio-religious reformers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries have put tremendous efforts into building a socially awakened India. Jyotirao Phule was one such reformer whose efforts in fighting against the caste system are remembered till date. The world-renowned political … [Read more...] about Jyotirao Phule
Archives for October 2022
Drone Rules: An unmanned expedition to uncharted territories
Drones also referred to as unmanned aircraft systems, are advantageous for nearly every industry. What are the prevailing laws in India regarding the operations of drones? Read more to find more. Do you know that drones were initially developed for use by military forces? But eventually, the … [Read more...] about Drone Rules: An unmanned expedition to uncharted territories
Integrated Theatre Commands: All you need to know
As part of defence reforms after the appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), the government is working on the formation of Integrated Theatre Commands. What are Integrated Theatre Commands? What are the advantages and challenges associated with this? Read here. The appointment of … [Read more...] about Integrated Theatre Commands: All you need to know
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme is a campaign of the government of India to address the issue of the declining child sex ratio in India. It focuses on multi-sector action and keeps widening the area of impact. Read here to know the details of the scheme. Since 1961, there has been a steady drop in … [Read more...] about Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
Sri Lankan economic crisis
Do you know about the recent Sri Lankan economic crisis? What could be the possible reasons that have led to such a situation? Read further to know more. A United Nations Development Programme survey conducted in 2022 and 2023 found that 55.7% of Sri Lanka’s population, or 12.34 million people, are … [Read more...] about Sri Lankan economic crisis
Initial Public Offering: Shares to the Public for Trading
Recently, LIC filed it's Draft Red Herring Prospectus(DRHP) for mega Initial Public Offerings with the SEBI. What is an IPO? Who can invest in this? Read further to know about IPO. We all know that LIC is fully owned by the government, and also has the biggest share in India's insurance … [Read more...] about Initial Public Offering: Shares to the Public for Trading
Glacial Lake Outburst Flood: Significance and Mitigation
1000s of years before floods are not familiar to us, right? Nowadays we are facing different types of floods (like Flash floods, Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), Coastal floods, Urban floods, River or fluvial floods, and ponding floods), at least once every year. In this article, we are … [Read more...] about Glacial Lake Outburst Flood: Significance and Mitigation
Maritime Security Challenges: Major Threat to India
The issue of Maritime Security is being discussed at the global level. What are India's maritime security threats? What are the initiatives taken by the government? Let us discuss this. Given that India has a coastline that is over 7,000 km long, maritime security is a crucial component of … [Read more...] about Maritime Security Challenges: Major Threat to India
Manual Scavenging: Why It is Still Prevalent in India?
The practice of manual scavenging is banned in India, but still prevalent in many parts of the country. Manual scavenging, according to the UN India, is the act of manually cleaning, disposing of, or handling human excreta from sewers, septic tanks, and dry latrines. According to recent … [Read more...] about Manual Scavenging: Why It is Still Prevalent in India?
Indian Scientists: From Ancient to Modern Era
Our daily lives incorporate science on a regular basis. Science and technology underpin everything, from the humble lightbulb to recent extraterrestrial discoveries. What would we be doing if none of these items had been created? How often do we pause to think about those extraordinary minds that … [Read more...] about Indian Scientists: From Ancient to Modern Era
