In the early nineteenth century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh expanded and solidified the Sikh state of Punjab as British-controlled territories were inadvertently brought closer to Punjab's borders through conquest or annexation. Who was Maharaja Ranjit Singh? What was the reason for the Anglo-Sikh wars? … [Read more...] about Anglo-Sikh Wars
Current Affairs Notes
Minorities in India
Recently, the Union government has informed the Supreme Court (SC) that state governments can now grant minority status to any religious or linguistic community, including Hindus. Who are minorities in India? Read below to know more about minorities in India. Who are the minorities … [Read more...] about Minorities in India
Persian Literature
Persian literature is one of the earliest literature in the world. It goes back more than 2.5 millennia. How does Persian literature flourishes in India's past? Read here to know more details. Its origins can be traced back to Greater Iran, which includes the modern-day nations of Iran, Iraq, … [Read more...] about Persian Literature
Indian Folk paintings
Folk painting is a visual representation of a particular group of people's common culture and contains customs unique to that culture, subculture, or group. Where do the ideas and themes behind folk paintings come from? How did they originate? Read the article to learn more about the folk painting … [Read more...] about Indian Folk paintings
Challenges of Corruption
What do you mean by corruption? What are its associated challenges and Impact? Read further to know more. Corruption is defined as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. There are several challenges and impacts associated with corruption. India ranked 85th out of 180 countries (score … [Read more...] about Challenges of Corruption
Human-Animal conflict
To address the rising occurrences of Human-Animal conflict, the Standing Committee on Science, Technology, Environment, and Climate Change recently recommended establishing an advisory group of specialists in its report. What is meant by Animal-human conflict? Why are they growing? What are the … [Read more...] about Human-Animal conflict
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Chhattisgarh established Lok Adalats in jails all around the State, a first for India. Is Lok Adalat a type of Alternative Dispute Resolution? Which are the other modes of Alternative dispute resolution? What benefits do they possess? Scroll down the page to learn about Alternative Dispute … [Read more...] about Alternative Dispute Resolution
Data Localisation
Under the Data protection legislation of many nations, the emphasis on the necessity of data localization has been pressing, albeit to varying degrees. What is data localisation? What is its need? What are the concerns related to data localisation? Scroll down the page to know more about Data … [Read more...] about Data Localisation
Electoral Bond Scheme
The Central Government has modified the Electoral Bond Scheme weeks before general elections in some states. What are election bonds? What are their features? What are the concerns over electoral bonds? Scroll down the page to learn more about the Electoral Bond Scheme. The Central Government … [Read more...] about Electoral Bond Scheme
Wastewater Management In India
A survey by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) found that 351 river segments on 323 different rivers throughout the nation were polluted. What are the challenges in managing this Wastewater? What are the harmful impacts of Wastewater? Read the article to know more about Wastewater … [Read more...] about Wastewater Management In India
