What is noise pollution? What are the causes and effects of noise pollution? What are the various initiatives to curb noise pollution? Read further to know more. The political controversy in Maharashtra over the demand to remove loudspeakers from mosques raises some fundamental questions … [Read more...] about Noise Pollution
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Classical Languages of India
The idea of Classical Languages of India was initially introduced in 2004, with Tamil receiving official recognition as the first language. What are the criteria for declaring a language classical? Which are the different classical languages? Read the article to learn more about the Classical … [Read more...] about Classical Languages of India
Sovereign Green Bonds
India launched its first sovereign green bonds recently. It is believed that the Green Bonds will not only boost India’s efforts toward energy transition but will also make finances available for green infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Read here to learn more about green bonds. In the … [Read more...] about Sovereign Green Bonds
Prison reforms
What is the Status and structure of Prison reforms in India? What are the issues related to Prisons in India?? What are the steps taken by the government for the administration of prisons in India? Read further to know more. According to Entry 4 of List II (State List) of the 7th Schedule of the … [Read more...] about Prison reforms
Deserts of the world
What is a Desert? What kinds of desserts are there? How is Desert Climate Differentiated? Which are the World's Major Deserts? Read further to know more. The word "desert" is derived from the Latin "deserts," meaning "abandoned or lying in waste." This can refer to a vast, arid region devoid of … [Read more...] about Deserts of the world
Mental Health Care and Wellness
Targets 3.4 and 3.5 of the Sustainable Development Goals discuss lowering the prevalence of mental illness in society. What do Mental health care and wellness mean? What are the factors affecting mental health? Read the article to know more about Mental health care and wellness. Greater declines … [Read more...] about Mental Health Care and Wellness
National Parks in India
What are national parks? What are its provisions? What is the importance of national parks? Who has access to national parks in India? Read further to know more. The Wild Life (Protection) Act (WPA) of 1972 gave state governments the authority to create national parks in regions deemed to be of … [Read more...] about National Parks in India
Aditya-L1 Mission
Aditya-L1 will be the first space-based Indian mission to study the Sun. Recently, the Visible Line Emission Coronagraph (VLEC), the primary payload onboard Aditya-L1, was handed over to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA). This reiterates the plan … [Read more...] about Aditya-L1 Mission
Mining Sector in India
The Mining sector in India is one of the core industries of the economy. It provides basic raw materials to many important industries. India is a major producer of numerous metals and minerals. Mining contributes to about 3% of the GDP of India. Read here to know important facts and figures about … [Read more...] about Mining Sector in India
Steel Industry in India
The steel industry in India is among the most important industries in the country. In 2019, India became the second-largest steel producer in the world surpassing Japan. India’s finished steel consumption is anticipated to increase manifold in 2030-31. Read here to know the history and growth of the … [Read more...] about Steel Industry in India
