The Hindu Succession Act, of 1956 is a key piece of legislation in India that governs inheritance and succession among Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists. Over the years the act has seen various changes through Supreme Court judgements and amendments. Read here to learn more. Introduced to … [Read more...] about Hindu Succession Act, 1956: Is it gender equal?
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Madrasa Education System in India
Madrasa education in India is a traditional Islamic educational institution that focuses on teaching Islamic theology, jurisprudence, language (particularly Arabic), and sometimes other subjects. The word "madrasa" means "school" in Arabic, but it is often associated with religious education. Read … [Read more...] about Madrasa Education System in India
Restoration of Statehood for Jammu and Kashmir
The restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has been a significant political topic in India since the region's reorganization in August 2019. Read here to learn more. The reorganization of the Jammu and Kashmir region redefined the former state into two Union Territories-Jammu … [Read more...] about Restoration of Statehood for Jammu and Kashmir
Equatorial Electrojet (EEJ): What is Magnetic Equator and Geographic Equator?
Indian Scientists are tracking a very narrow band of intense electric current in the earth’s ionosphere called Equatorial ElectroJet to understand equatorial ionospheric processes important for GNSS-based navigation. Read here to learn more. Scientists are tracking a very narrow band of intense … [Read more...] about Equatorial Electrojet (EEJ): What is Magnetic Equator and Geographic Equator?
COP 16 of CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity)
The COP 16 of CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity) concluded on Nov 2, 2024, but not before countries agreed on an expanded role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in saving biodiversity and a groundbreaking agreement on the operationalization of a new global mechanism to share benefits … [Read more...] about COP 16 of CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity)
Sea foam: What causes toxic foam in Yamuna?
What is sea foam? Is it harmful? What is the toxic foam that forms in the Yamuna River? Most sea foam is not harmful to humans and is often an indication of a productive ocean ecosystem. But when large harmful algal blooms decay near shore, there is potential for impacts to human health and the … [Read more...] about Sea foam: What causes toxic foam in Yamuna?
