UPSC GS 1 Sone River News: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) recently rescued 26 villagers stranded in flood waters of Sone River in Jharkhand’s Garhwa district. About the Sone River The Sone River is a significant southern tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River, following the Yamuna River. It plays a vital role in the […]
UPSC GS 2 Commemorative Stamps News: Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya and Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia have released commemorative postage stamps celebrating the 33rd Olympics Paris 2024 in New Delhi. Overview of Commemorative Stamps Commemorative stamps are issued to mark significant events, prominent personalities, aspects of nature, beautiful or rare flora and
UPSC GS 1 Brahmani River News: Residents of low-lying areas in Rourkela city are afraid because the Brahmani River is flooding due to continuous heavy rains in recent days. Overview The Brahmani River is a major east-flowing river in peninsular India and is also known as Dhamra in its lower reaches. Origin The river is
UPSC GS 1 Keeladi News: Terracotta pipelines have been unearthed at Keeladi. Location: Keeladi is situated on the banks of the Vaigai River in Tamil Nadu. Excavation: The site has been excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the Tamil Nadu Archaeology Department. Significance of the Excavation: Keeladi is linked to the Sangam
UPSC GS 1 Mozambique News: Import of tur dal from Mozambique to India has resumed after MEA’s intervention. Region: Mozambique is a scenic country in Southern Africa. Hemisphere: Located in both the Southern and Eastern Hemispheres Coastline: Borders the Indian Ocean to the east Capital: Maputo Adjacent Islands: Separated from Madagascar, Comoros, and Mayotte by
UPSC GS 2 Sub-Categorisation In Scheduled Caste Reservation News: A seven-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has ruled that sub-classification of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is permissible for the purpose of reservation. More on News: The top court had reserved the verdict on pleas seeking review of the E
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 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
