The swell waves, without providing any signs in the local winds, at times cause severe flooding events along the east and west coasts of India. The phenomenon often causes destruction along the coast, with fishermen losing fishing gear and vessels due to sudden coastal flooding. Read here to learn … [Read more...] about Swell Waves: What is Kallakadal?
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India and its neighbourhood relations
India, a nation of vast cultural diversity and historical richness, shares its borders with several countries, each relationship unique in its context and complexity. Read to know more about India and its neighbourhood relations. India's geographical positioning in South Asia, surrounded by a … [Read more...] about India and its neighbourhood relations
Vaikom Satyagraha: 100 years commemoration
Vaikom satyagraha which lasted for 604 days (20 months) from March 30, 1924 to November 23, 1925, marked the dawn of temple entry movements across India. Read here to learn more about the movement. Vaikom Satyagraha was a significant socio-political movement in Kerala, India, during the early … [Read more...] about Vaikom Satyagraha: 100 years commemoration
States Borrowing Power
In India, the states borrowing power is governed by the Constitution, under Articles 292 and 293, and further detailed in various legal and regulatory frameworks. Read further to learn more. The fiscal autonomy of states in India refers to the degree of independence state governments have in … [Read more...] about States Borrowing Power
Ethics Case Studies
Ethics Case Studies cover aspects like ethics, integrity, aptitude, problem-solving, decision-making etc. Read to know more. Ethics case studies are mainly about decision-making and problem-solving. The reader will be presented with a situation and he will be asked to decide to solve the … [Read more...] about Ethics Case Studies
Codes of Conduct
Codes of conduct guide civil servants in maintaining the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Read to know more. The codes of conduct for civil services, such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other similar branches, are detailed … [Read more...] about Codes of Conduct
Concept of Public Service
In the grand realm of governance, the concepts of public service and probity intertwine to create a fabric of integrity and trust that is essential for the effective functioning of societies. Read more to know more. The concept of public service, deeply embedded in the ethos of governance, is … [Read more...] about Concept of Public Service
Katchatheevu Island: What is the dispute about?
Katchatheevu Island is a small, uninhabited island located in the Palk Strait, between the southeastern coast of India and the northwestern coast of Sri Lanka. Read here to learn more about the history and disputes related to the Island. Katchatheevu means 'barren island' in Tamil. Though barren … [Read more...] about Katchatheevu Island: What is the dispute about?
State of Global Climate Report 2023
Key findings of the State of Global Climate Report 2023 which was released by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) recently are provided below. The recently released State of the Global Climate 2023 report, published by the World Meteorological Organisation paints a concerning picture of our … [Read more...] about State of Global Climate Report 2023
AI in Elections
How far will AI in elections influence the outcome of the process? The potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to disrupt democracies, especially in the context of elections, is a multifaceted issue that warrants scrutiny. Read here to learn more. 2024 will be the first election year to feature … [Read more...] about AI in Elections
