The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway running north to south across the Isthmus of Suez in Egypt to connect the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. The Suez Canal is one of the most important waterways in the world. Read here to know all about it. Recently, there has been renewed … [Read more...] about Suez Canal: The Linchpin in Global Maritime Trade
Archives for November 2023
Judaism: Origin and History
The history of Judaism is a complex and multifaceted narrative that spans thousands of years. It is one of the world’s oldest religions, dating back nearly 4,000 years, and is considered to be the original Abrahamic faith (which includes Islam and Christianity). Read here to learn more. As a … [Read more...] about Judaism: Origin and History
Zoroastrianism: Origin and History
Zoroastrianism has a long history, and its presence in India dates back over a millennium. The followers of Zoroastrianism are known as Zoroastrians or Parsis. Here is a brief overview of the history of Zoroastrianism in India. Zoroastrianism originated in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) in the … [Read more...] about Zoroastrianism: Origin and History
New Year Festivals in India
India is a diverse country with a rich tapestry of cultures, religions, and traditions, and as a result, there are various New Year festivals celebrated across different regions. Read here to learn about the different New Year traditions of India. The New Year in India is not confined to January … [Read more...] about New Year Festivals in India
Model Prisons Act, 2023
The Model Prisons Act, of 2023 addresses the lack of provisions for reform, rehabilitation, and integration of prisoners into society, which is a major drawback of the current law. Read here to learn more about the act. In the last few decades, an altogether new perspective has evolved about … [Read more...] about Model Prisons Act, 2023
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is an innovative approach that involves the bidirectional flow of energy between electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrical grid. Read further to learn all about V2G technology. V2G technology allows electric vehicles to not only consume electricity from the grid … [Read more...] about Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology
India-Netherlands Relations
India-Netherlands maintained diplomatic relations marked by cooperation in various fields. These relations are characterized by political dialogue, economic cooperation, and collaboration on issues such as climate change, sustainable development, and technology. Read here to learn more about the … [Read more...] about India-Netherlands Relations
Information Sharing And Transparency In Government
What is Information? What is Information Sharing? How to maintain transparency in information sharing? Read on to know more about these. Humans require information to complete a variety of tasks. Human rights are secured by the capacity to seek, receive, and disseminate information. Information … [Read more...] about Information Sharing And Transparency In Government
National Rural Livelihood Mission
The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) is a flagship program of the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. It is for promoting poverty reduction through building strong institutions for the poor, particularly women, and enabling these institutions to access a range of financial … [Read more...] about National Rural Livelihood Mission
Functions and responsibilities of union and the states
How are the functions and responsibilities of the union and the states divided? What are the distinct responsibilities of each government? How does the power distribution relate to the 7th schedule of the Indian Constitution? What is the federal government? Read further to know more. Since … [Read more...] about Functions and responsibilities of union and the states
