UPSC GS 1 Varkala Cliff News: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and other stakeholders to respond to concerns over the deteriorating condition of the Varkala cliff, a designated national geo-heritage site. Location: The Varkala cliff is a stunning natural formation situated in Varkala, a coastal town in […]
UPSC GS 1 Moinuddin Chishti News: An Ajmer court recently admitted a petition by the Hindu Sena which claims that there lies a Shiva temple under the revered Ajmer Sharif dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti: Early Life and Spiritual Journey: Born in 1141 CE in Sistan, a province in Persia (now Iran)
UPSC GS 1 Jarawa Tribe News: For the first time in the history of India’s election process, the 19 members from the Jarawa Tribe in Andaman and Nicobar Islands had been included on the electoral roll of the Special Summary Revision-2025. Location and Habitat: The Jarawas are an indigenous tribal community residing in the Andaman
UPSC GS 1 Pennaiyar River News: The Supreme Court has asked the Union government to place on record the report prepared by a committee negotiating a dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over the sharing of the Pennaiyar river water. Definition: The Pennaiyar River is a significant river in southern India, traversing the states of
UPSC GS 1 Raja Raja Chola I News: The birth anniversary of the legendary Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola I is celebrated every year during the Sadhaya Vizha in Thanjavur of Tamil Nadu. Birth and Early Life: Raja Raja Chola I, originally named Arulmozhi Varman, was born in 947 CE. He grew to become one
UPSC GS 1 Reang Community News: The Reang community, also known as the Bru, has requested that the Tripura government declare a holiday on Hojagiri Day. Hojagiri Day: Hojagiri Day is a celebration of the Reang community’s traditional Hojagiri dance. About the Reang Tribe: Identity and Population: The Reang tribe, locally called “Bru,” is the
UPSC GS 1 Guru Tegh Bahadur News: November 24 is commemorated as the Shaheedi Divas of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth guru of the Sikhs, who was executed on the orders of Aurangzeb in 1675. Birth and Early Life of Guru Tegh Bahadur : He was born on April 21, 1621, in Amritsar to Mata
UPSC GS 1 Prehistoric Rock-cut Footprints News: A remarkable archaeological discovery has come to light at Kanhirapoil in Madikkai panchayat where 24 pairs of prehistoric footprints and a human figure have been found carved into rock on private property. Location and Findings: A set of ancient rock carvings was discovered on private property in Kanhirapoil,
UPSC GS 2 “Bhu-Neer” Portal News: The Minister of Jal Shakti digitally launched the newly developed “Bhu-Neer” portal recently during the concluding ceremony of India Water Week 2024. Name and Purpose: The “Bhu-Neer” portal is an initiative aimed at effectively regulating and managing groundwater resources in India. Developed By: The portal was developed by the
UPSC GS 2 Women Councillors News: A report by Janaagraha has revealed that Tamil Nadu has the highest number of women councillors. Findings of the Report: Women’s Representation in Urban Local Bodies: Nearly 46% of councillors in India are women, demonstrating significant gender representation in local governance. In 19 out of 21 capital cities with
