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Motorable Road to Amarnath Cave Shrine

Source: IE Why in News? The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has completed the construction of a motorable road that connects the Amarnath cave shrine...

14 Nov 2023 GS Paper - 1

Portuguese Coin

Source: IE   Why in News? A farmer in North Goa’s Nanoda Bamber village unearthed a pot that contained coins from a bygone era. Pot...

13 Nov 2023 GS Paper - 1

Composite Water Management Index

Source: IE Why in News? The Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) has been a pivotal tool in India, serving as a significant barometer for...

10 Nov 2023 GS Paper - 1

Indian Painting (Part-I)

For Prelims: Indian Painting, Mughal and Rajput style, Principles of Painting, Rock paintings of Bhimbetaka, Painted pottery of the Indus Valley...

08 Nov 2023 GS Paper - 1

Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project

Source: IE Why in News? The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, India’s largest hydel project under construction, faced a setback when a...

08 Nov 2023 GS Paper - 1

Rainfall Deficiency in Southern Peninsular India

Source: IE Why in News? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recent analysis regarding the rainfall patterns in Southern peninsular India,...

07 Nov 2023 GS Paper - 1

Population Survey in China

For Prelims: Population Survey in China, Population Policies of China, United Nations, National Family Health Survey (NFHS). For Mains: Population...

06 Nov 2023 GS Paper - 1

Kozhikode and Gwalior in UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Source: PIB Why in News? Recently, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced the addition of 55 new...

02 Nov 2023 GS Paper - 1

Moon May Be 40 Million Years Older Than Previously Thought

Source: IE Why in News? A new study appears to show that the moon is about 40 million years older than previously thought. This finding, based on...

31 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

Venus' Tectonic History

For Prelims: Venus, Plate tectonics, Earth, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), DAVINCI, Mariner 10 Spacecraft. For Mains:...

31 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

Sikkim Dam Disaster Raises Concerns for India's Bhutan Hydropower Projects

For Prelims: Teesta-III dam, Glacial Lake Outburst Flood, National Green Tribunal (NGT) For Mains: Related issues with the Dam Safety, Dams...

30 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

Atal Bhujal Yojana and Ground Water Management

For Prelims: Atal Bhujal Yojana, Groundwater Management, World Bank, Water Security Plans, Central Sector Scheme, Ministry of Jal Shakti,...

28 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

Impact of Disasters on Agriculture and Food Security: FAO

For Prelims: Impact of Disasters on Agriculture and Food Security, Food and Agriculture Organization, Extreme Disaster, Climate Change, Food...

26 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

International Migration Outlook 2023

For Prelims: International Migration Outlook 2023, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Latin America, Climate-Induced...

26 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

Marine Cloud Brightening

For Prelims: Marine cloud brightening, Coral bleaching, Global warming, Great Barrier Reef, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. For Mains:...

24 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

China To Curb Exports Of Graphite Material

Source: TH Why in News? Recently, China, the world’s top graphite producer ( around 65%) and exporter, has decided to curb exports of key...

23 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

Puri Jagannath Temple's Ratna Bhandar

Source: IE Why in News? Recently, the demand to open the Ratna Bhandar (treasure room) of the Jagannath Temple is growing louder again. The...

23 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

Reimagining EIA For Himalayan Region

This editorial is based on “The Indian Himalayan Region needs its own EIA” which was published in The Hindu on 17/10/2023. It talks...

21 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

Fragility of Indian Himalayan Region

For Prelims: Indian Himalayan Region (IHR), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Teesta River, Environmental Clearance (EC), EIA 2006...

21 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

Australia’s Indigenous People

Source: TH Why in News? Recently, the Proponents for constitutional change in Australia and creating an Indigenous Committee conceded defeat in a...

21 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1