The Paika Rebellion is one of the earliest Indian armed movements to gain independence. Read to know the significance of the uprising. Paika Rebellion (1817) was recently in news. Union Culture Minister issued a statement on the Paika rebellion in the Indian Parliament over demands for … [Read more...] about Paika Rebellion of 1817
PM Gati Shakti: Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity
PM Gati Shakti - National Master Plan for Multi-Modal Connectivity is an initiative to ensure seamless connectivity on various levels. Read to know more about it here. Why PM Gati Shakti is in news? The government of India has launched the ambitious Gati Shakti scheme or National Master Plan … [Read more...] about PM Gati Shakti: Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity
Diabetes: Symptoms, Types, and Care
Diabetes is a widespread disease that affects all age groups and causes lifelong health problems. Read here to know about types, symptoms, and other facts about diabetes. World Diabetes Day is observed on 14th November every year since 2006. The day was created in 1991 by IDF and the World … [Read more...] about Diabetes: Symptoms, Types, and Care
S-400 Air Defence System
What is the S-400 defence system? What are the technical qualities of it? Why are US and India at an impasse in this regard? Know more here. The S-400 Air Defence System is in news. The U.S. had discouraged India from proceeding with the acquisition of S-400 missile defence systems from … [Read more...] about S-400 Air Defence System
Stem Cells: Therapy, Banking, and Regulations
What is a stem cell? What are the types of stem cells? How is a stem cell different from a normal cell? Read to know about stem cell therapy and related regulations in India. Stem cell therapy, stem cell banking, stem cell preservation etc are terms that are often in news. Do you know what is … [Read more...] about Stem Cells: Therapy, Banking, and Regulations
National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)
Technical textiles are a fast-growing sector in India. Read to know about the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) launched by the government. Ministry of Textiles cleared 20 strategic research projects worth INR 30 crores in the areas of Specialty fibres and Geotextiles. These strategic … [Read more...] about National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)
Education in British India: The History of Indian Pedagogy
The British established the modern education system still followed in India. They replaced age-old systems of education in the country with English ways. Read here about the policies that paved way for modern education systems. The education system that existed in ancient and medieval India was … [Read more...] about Education in British India: The History of Indian Pedagogy
Urban Cooperative Banks
What are cooperative banks? What are urban cooperative banks? What is the significance of UCBs? Read here. Urban cooperative banks are recently in news. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor signalled reforms in the trouble-prone urban cooperative banks (UCBs). RBI Governor indicated that … [Read more...] about Urban Cooperative Banks
COP26: UN Climate Change Conference 2021
COP26 was the 26th UN Climate change conference held in Glasgow, the United Kingdom in 2021. Read to know more about the conference and related key concepts here. The United Kingdom hosted the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 31 October – 12 November … [Read more...] about COP26: UN Climate Change Conference 2021
Lal Bahadur Shastri: The Man of Peace
Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second Prime Minister of India was a great statesman known for his honesty and humility. Read to know more about his extraordinary life. Lal Bahadur Srivastava, or Shastri Ji as India knows him was a humble yet strong statement who guided India through tough times. He … [Read more...] about Lal Bahadur Shastri: The Man of Peace
