Reverse osmosis (RO) purifiers are not permitted where the total dissolved solids (TDS) in the supplied water are less than 500 mg per litre, according to a ruling made by the National Green Tribunal a few years ago. Are you curious to know more about the process of osmosis and reverse osmosis? If … [Read more...] about Osmosis and Reverse Osmosis
Indian Theatre Forms
Indian theatre has existed for almost 5000 years. Sanskrit theatre, which first appeared sometime in the second century BC, was the earliest type of Indian theatre. Read more to find a one-stop solution for theatre forms in India. Classical Sanskrit Theatre The Sanskrit word "nataka" derives from … [Read more...] about Indian Theatre Forms
Women Freedom Fighters: The Unsung Heroines
Are you curious to find out more about the significant but unsung women freedom fighters who influenced the Indian National Movement? To learn more, keep reading. A topic for the UPSC Mains 2021 Essay exam was "The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world." The topic's main draw was women's … [Read more...] about Women Freedom Fighters: The Unsung Heroines
Ageing India: Concerns, Concepts and Government Schemes
What are the demographic patterns in India as it ages? What are the issues that surround it? What are the many government programs that help India's senior citizens? To learn more, continue reading. From the moment of conception until death, every human being experiences the continual, … [Read more...] about Ageing India: Concerns, Concepts and Government Schemes
Section 144 of CrPC
What is Section 144 of CrPC? What are the provisions of such legislation? Are there any legally unethical perspectives on this law? Read to know more. A curfew is a government order that specifies when specific laws take effect. Do you know of any curfew laws in India that prohibit unlawful … [Read more...] about Section 144 of CrPC
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
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
Direct Action Day: The Great Calcutta Killings
During the 72 hours of unrestrained bloodshed, vultures dined on the thousands of corpses that were left unclaimed on the streets of Calcutta. The "Great Calcutta Killings" provided conclusive evidence that India would eventually have to be divided. Read further to know more about Direct Action … [Read more...] about Direct Action Day: The Great Calcutta Killings