UPSC GS 1 Death Valley News: A man was hospitalized after burning his feet on blistering sand dunes at Death Valley National Park. Location and Overview: Death Valley is a desert valley situated in the southeastern part of California, United States. It is renowned for being the lowest, hottest, and driest part of the North […]
UPSC GS 2 PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana News: In line with the Interim Budget announcement, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the launch of Pradhan Mantri-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PM Free Electricity scheme). Definition: It is a government scheme launched on February 15, 2024, aiming to provide free electricity to households
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UPSC GS 2 Union Budget News: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently presented the first budget of the Narendra Modi government’s third term in Parliament. Key Focus Areas: The Finance Minister laid down nine priorities of the Budget: Productivity and resilience in agriculture Employment and skilling Inclusive Human resource development and social justice Manufacturing and
UPSC GS 1 Periyar E.V. Ramasamy News: Periyar Vision OTT platform was launched by Dravidar Kazhagam, a social organisation founded by Periyar E.V. Ramasamy. Early Life: Erode Venkatappa Ramasamy, commonly known as Periyar or Thanthai Periyar, was born on 17 September 1879 and passed away on 24 December 1973. Political and Social Activism Periyar founded
UPSC GS 1 Bhil Tribe News: A large number of people from the Bhil tribe are demanding an independent ‘Bhil state’. “ Definition: Bhils are considered one of the oldest tribes in India, known for their distinct cultural and historical significance. Etymology: The name ‘Bhil’ is derived from the word villu or billu, which
UPSC GS 1 Enemy Property in India News: The Indian government has begun to auction enemy properties. Definition: Enemy property is property left behind by people who migrated to enemy countries. Historical Context: Government of India took over properties and companies of those who took Pakistani nationality under the Defence of India Rules framed under
UPSC GS 1 Chagos Archipelago News: India has reaffirmed its support to Mauritius on the issue of the Chagos Archipelago, with the move being appreciated by the island nation in the Indian Ocean. Location: Chagos Archipelago, island group in the central Indian Ocean, located about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) south of the southern tip of
UPSC GS 1 Bhojshala Complex News: The existing structure at the Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district has been constructed using remains of a temple that existed earlier at the site. About Bhojshala Complex: The Bhojshala Complex is located in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. It was built in 1034 AD by Raja
UPSC GS 1 Vishalgad Fort News: Newly elected Kolhapur MP Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj visited Vishalgad recently. Location Situated in Vishalgad village in Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. Locally known as Khelna or Khilna. Historical Significance: Built in 1058 by Shilahara king Marsinh, initially named Khilgil. Captured by Seuna Yadavas of Devagiri in 1209. Taken by Allauddin Khilji
UPSC GS 1 Brahmi Script News: The Brahmi script is the originator of all Indian scripts. Earliest Writing System: The Brahmi Script is the earliest writing system developed in India after the Indus script. All modern Indian scripts and several hundred scripts in Southeast and East Asia are derived from Brahmi except Kharosthi. Historical Context:
