The history of bullfighting varies significantly across cultures and regions. It is a traditional spectacle that involves humans and bulls in a ritualistic and often dramatic contest. In India and around the world, bullfights have faced numerous challenges due to their barbarity. Animal rights … [Read more...] about History of Bullfighting in India and the World
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Tiger Translocation in India
Tiger Translocation in India was initiated in 2018 when two tigers from Madhya Pradesh were translocated to Odisha to increase the tiger population in the latter state. Read here to learn more about why the translocations are done. Fifteen Tigers are to be relocated from Bandhavgarh, Panna, … [Read more...] about Tiger Translocation in India
Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs)
The UN General Assembly has adopted the Programme of Action for Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), 2024–2034. It builds on the Vienna Programme of Action (2014-2024) & Almaty Programme of Action (2003), which laid the groundwork for addressing challenges faced by Landlocked Developing … [Read more...] about Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs)
No-Detention Policy 2024: Centre Scraps the no-detention policy
No-detention Policy 2024 is the scrapping of the policy introduced years ago amid arguments and support for the decision. The No-Detention Policy (NDP) was introduced under Section 16 of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, aiming to allow every child to complete elementary education without fear … [Read more...] about No-Detention Policy 2024: Centre Scraps the no-detention policy
Hydrothermal Vents and other Geothermal Features
Hydrothermal vents are unique geological formations found on the ocean floor, where geothermally heated water is expelled through fissures in the Earth's crust. These vents play a critical role in marine ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles, and even hypotheses about the origin of life on Earth. Read … [Read more...] about Hydrothermal Vents and other Geothermal Features
Domestic Migration in India
Domestic migration refers to the movement of people within a country's boundaries for various socio-economic, environmental, or political reasons. Internal migration is a significant phenomenon in India due to the country's vast geographic, cultural, and economic diversity. Read here to learn … [Read more...] about Domestic Migration in India