UPSC GS 1 Ahilyabai Holkar News: Recently, the 300th birth anniversary of the Maratha queen Ahilya Bai Holkar was celebrated. Early Life and Ascension to Power: Born on May 31, 1725, Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar became the Holkar Queen of the Maratha Malwa kingdom, India. Khanderao Holkar’s death in the battle of Kumbher in 1754 led to […]
GS Paper 1 Panama News: The incoming president of Panama has vowed to make big changes to help alleviate the U.S. border crisis. Central American Position: Panama is situated on the Isthmus of Panama, serving as a narrow land bridge connecting North and South America. Borders and Surroundings: It shares borders with Costa Rica and
Introduction Coral reefs are among the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on the planet, providing habitats for a vast array of marine life and offering numerous benefits to humans. However, these delicate ecosystems face a myriad of threats that endanger their existence. Understanding the types, formation, threats, and significance of coral reefs is crucial for
Coral Reefs: Types, Formation, Threats and Significance | UPSC Read More »
Embodied Carbon News: Embodied carbon is the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions associated with materials and construction processes throughout the whole lifecycle of a building or infrastructure. Examples: Any CO₂ created during the manufacturing of building materials (material extraction. CO₂ produced maintaining the building and eventually demolishing it, transporting the waste, and recycling it. Green Credit
19 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | GS 3: Environment & Economy Explained Read More »
Sungrazing Comets News: A tiny sungrazer comet named SOHO-5008 was discovered, photographed, and then destroyed within a span of 24 hours during a recent total solar eclipse in North America. Comet: Comets are large objects made of dust and ice that orbit the Sun. These ancient objects are leftovers from the formation of the solar
15 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | GS 3: Environment & International Relations Read More »
GS Paper 1 Student Suicides in India News: Several recent student suicides in premier institutes have pointed to an underlying problem of student suicide that requires attention. Student Suicides in Higher Institutions: Student Suicides at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs): In 2024, five student suicides have already been reported across various IIT campuses, including two
UPSC Current Affairs: Education, Economy, Environment, Health & More Read More »
GS Paper 1 Arctic Amplification: Causes, Effects, Solutions News: While the Earth’s surface as a whole has warmed by around 1.2*C since the industrial revolution, temperatures are not rising at the same rate in all corners of the world. One difference is the faster pace that land areas are warming compared to the ocean. But
UPSC Current Affairs: Must-Know Topics (Climate, Environment, Geography) Read More »
GS Paper 1 Bahais News: Human Rights Watch has released a report stating that the prolonged and systematic repression of Baha’is by Iranian authorities constitutes the crime against humanity of persecution. The Bahais : Origin and History: Bahais are adherents of a religious movement that emerged in Iran during the 19th century. The movement was
UPSC Current Affairs: Bahais to WR Tech, CoViNet, UNESCO, IRENA, Wildlife & more Read More »
GS Paper 1 Battle of Okinawa News: The United States has returned twenty-two historic artifacts to Japan that were looted following the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. Battle of Okinawa: The Battle of Okinawa, (April 1–June 21, 1945), World War II was a battle fought between U.S. and Japanese forces on Okinawa. The
UPSC: Must-Know Facts (Geophysics, Economy, Current Affairs) – 22 Mar 2024 Read More »
