On November 15, 2022, the total number of humans living on the planet crossed 8 billion as per the data of the United Nations Population Fund 2022. What is India's share of the world population? How does this population rise impact society? How can be effectively managed? Read on to know … [Read more...] about Population and Associated Issues
Persian Literature
Persian literature is one of the earliest literature in the world. It goes back more than 2.5 millennia. How does Persian literature flourishes in India's past? Read here to know more details. Its origins can be traced back to Greater Iran, which includes the modern-day nations of Iran, Iraq, … [Read more...] about Persian Literature
Tebhaga Movement
It was the most intense peasant revolution in Indian history. On the eve of Bengal's division and India's independence, there was a violent peasant rebellion. Literally, Tebhaga means "three shares of the crop." The Tebhaga movement was the movement of sharecroppers (tenants). Two-thirds of … [Read more...] about Tebhaga Movement
Sanskrit Literature
Sanskrit is an ancient language that comprises various forms of poetry, drama, and narrative prose. How does Vedic literature differ from classical Sanskrit literature? What are the major contributions of the Sanskrit language to ancient Indian literature? Read here to know more about Sanskrit … [Read more...] about Sanskrit Literature
Microfinance Institutions
Microfinance Institutions are financial institutions that offer small loans to borrowers without access to banking services. Microloans, micro-savings, and microinsurance are some of the services including microfinance. Read on to know more. The concept of small loans is different in different … [Read more...] about Microfinance Institutions
Tea Board India
Tea Board India is functioning under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Union Government of India. Read on to know more about Tea Board India. Tea Board was set up as a statutory body on 1st April 1954 as per Section (4) of the Tea Act, 1953. It acts as an apex body with the vision of, “To … [Read more...] about Tea Board India
Acid Rain
What is Acid Rain? How it is formed? What caused Taj Mahal's discolouration? Read here to know the answers. The term "acid rain" refers to the precipitation of acid in the form of rain. Acid Rain occurs when atmospheric pollutants such as oxides of nitrogen and sulphur, interact with rainwater … [Read more...] about Acid Rain
Polar Code
Do you know what is meant by polar code? How will it help protect the environment? Read here to know more. The Polar Code has been adopted by the International Maritime Organization(IMO) to ensure environmental protection and safe ship operations in polar zones. The framework also covers … [Read more...] about Polar Code
Sangam Age
Sangam age refers to the period between the 3rd century BC to the 3rd century AD in South India especially the area between the river Krishna and Tungabhadra. It bears the name ‘Sangam’ because the kingdom of Pandya organized assemblies where poets, bards, and writers joined from various parts of … [Read more...] about Sangam Age
Jal Shakthi Abhiyan
Despite having 18% of the world's population, India only has 4% of the freshwater resources in the world. Accessibility of this available water is likewise erratic and highly reliant on the weather. Climate change is threatening our water security, which is manifesting itself through changes in the … [Read more...] about Jal Shakthi Abhiyan
