The Jagannath Temple is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath, or Lord Vishnu in Puri, Odisha. There has been a debate going around the entry of foreigners into the temple for decades which keeps surfacing in the news now and then. Read here to know more about the history of Puri … [Read more...] about Jagannath Temple: History and Architecture
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Infrastructure and Economic Development
Why a better infrastructure is needed for economic development and what are the challenges associated with it?Read further to know more. As India draws closer to being a $5 trillion economy, the government’s strategic initiatives to encourage the infrastructure sector are providing a boost to the … [Read more...] about Infrastructure and Economic Development
Women in Politics
Current status of women in politics. Why representation of women in politics is challenging? Achieving gender parity in politics is still a long way off, as data show that women are underrepresented at all levels of decision-making globally. According to UN Women, as of September 2022, there … [Read more...] about Women in Politics
JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer)
The European Space Agency (ESA) is ready to launch the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE), an extraterrestrial spacecraft, with Airbus Defence and Space serving as the lead contractor. The mission will focus on three of Jupiter's Galilean moons: Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa. Read here to know more … [Read more...] about JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer)
Census
What is Census? What makes the Census significant? Why was the Census of 2021 delayed indefinitely? Read further to know more about Census in India. A crucial source of statistics on a variety of factors of the nation is called the census. The hallmark of a civilised state and state of affairs … [Read more...] about Census
State of Indian Dams
What is the state of Indian dams? What are the issues with Indian dams? Dam safety and government initiatives in India? Read further to know more. According to recent UN research, 3,700 dams in India will lose 26% of their total storage capacity by 2050 as a result of sediment buildup, which … [Read more...] about State of Indian Dams
