UPSC GS 1 Tirumala Venkateswara Temple News: The TDP in Andhra Pradesh claimed that a report by a laboratory had found “beef tallow” and “lard” and fish oil in the ingredients of Tirupati laddu. About Sri Venkateswara Temple: Sri Venkateswara Temple, located in the hill town of Tirumala in Tirupati, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, is a […]
UPSC GS 2 One Nation, One Election News: The Narendra Modi government has approved the report from a high-level panel led by former President Ram Nath Kovind on the concept of ‘One Nation, One Election’ (ONOE). Definition: The concept revolves around conducting simultaneous elections for both Lok Sabha and State Assemblies throughout the country. This
UPSC GS 1 Karma Festival News: Tribal populations in Jharkhand, West Bengal, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Assam, and Odisha celebrated the harvest festival of Karma or Karam Parv recently. Definition: Karma Puja is celebrated in Jharkhand, Bihar, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jhargram (West Bengal) and many other states. The festival is especially popular among tribes
UPSC GS 1 Emmy Awards News: The Primetime Emmy Awards, which honor the best in American television, were handed out recently in Los Angeles. Introduction: The Emmy Awards are prestigious accolades presented to honor excellence in television and emerging media performances. Unlike the Oscars and Golden Globe Awards, the Emmys are not awarded for films.
UPSC GS 1 Sardar Sarovar Dam News: The water level of Gujarat’s Sardar Sarovar Dam recently rose to 136.43 metres, just over two metres below its full reservoir level. About Sardar Sarovar Dam: The Sardar Sarovar Dam is a concrete gravity dam located on the Narmada River at Kevadia in Gujarat’s Narmada district. It was
UPSC GS 1 Sri Vijaya Puram News: Port Blair, the capital city of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, will now be known as ‘Sri Vijaya Puram’. Renaming of Port Blair: Port Blair, the capital city of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is now renamed as ‘Sri Vijaya Puram’. The new name symbolizes the victory achieved in
UPSC GS 1 The Great Stupa of Sanchi News: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently stopped by the replica of the East Gate of Sanchi’s Great Stupa standing in front of Humboldt Forum museum in Berlin. The Great Stupa of Sanchi: What is a Stupa? A stupa is a Buddhist commemorative monument, typically containing sacred
UPGC GS 2 PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) News: The Union Cabinet has approved a new scheme called PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement replacing an earlier flagship scheme. Aim: PM E-DRIVE aims to: Expedite the adoption of EVs by providing upfront incentives for their purchase, Facilitate the
UPSC GS 1 Madeira River News: The Madeira River has reached its lowest level since monitoring began in 1967. Overview of Madeira River: The Madeira River is a major tributary of the Amazon River. It is formed by the confluence of the Mamoré and Beni rivers at Villa Bella, Bolivia, and flows northward. The river forms the
UPSC GS 1 Sakthan Thampuran News: Union Minister Suresh Gopi recently expressed his willingness to construct a life-size statue of erstwhile king Shakthan Thampuran, regarded as the architect of Thrissur city. Early Life: Raja Rama Varma Kunjipillai, also known as Sakthan Thampuran, was born in 1751 to Ambika Thampuran and Chendose Aniyan Namboodiri of the
