Celebrating India’s Cultural Heritage: From the Hornbill Festival to Historical Discoveries

Celebrating India’s Cultural Heritage

What is the Hornbill Festival? The Hornbill Festival, often called the “Festival of Festivals,” is an annual cultural event in Nagaland, India. Celebrated from December 1st to 10th, this festival showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Naga tribes through traditional music, dance, crafts, and food. It is named after the Indian Hornbill, a large …

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golden trevally upsc

golden trevally upsc

Golden Trevally: An In-Depth Look Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) otherwise called the golden king fish is among the many marine species that has been eyed due to ecology and economical values. In this blog post, you will discover details about the golden trevally such as morphology, habitat range and employments in cultures. Also, some frequent questions will …

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IMD Forecasts Warmer Winter Across India with Higher Minimum Temperatures

IMD Forecasts Warmer Winter Across India with Higher Minimum Temperatures

Warmer Winter in India This article argues that winters in India are progressively getting warmer, a situation that has large ramifications on environmental conditions, agricultural production and climate change generally. This paper discusses the causes that may be attributed to the winter warming phenomenon in India, the consequences that stem from this change, and possible implications …

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Queer Community UPSC

Queer Community UPSC

Queer Community UPSC: Understanding and Addressing Challenges The queer community is an inclusive and diverse group of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, or any other sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression that falls outside societal norms. This blog explores the various facets of the queer community, focusing on …

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eggshell skull rule upsc

eggshell skull rule upsc

Understanding the Eggshell Skull Rule for UPSC Aspirants What is the Eggshell Skull Rule? The Eggshell Skull Rule also referred to as the thin skull rule is legal principle of civil law. It then holds that in every negligence case against a defendant, if a plaintiff who has sued the defendant sustains further harm the defendant …

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NATIONAL QUANTUM MISSION

NATIONAL QUANTUM MISSION

India cabinet Approves National Quantum Mission The Government of India has officially approved the National Quantum Mission to push forward the country’s capabilities in quantum technology. What is the National Quantum Mission? The government is starting a big project called the National Quantum Mission (NQM). They plan to create four special centers called technology hubs. These hubs will …

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GOVT TO EXPAND HSN CODES FOR RICE

GOVT TO EXPAND HSN CODES FOR RICE

Expanded HSN Codes for Rice in India GOVT TO EXPAND HSN CODES FOR RICE The Commerce and Industry Ministry is expanding the codes of classification (HSN codes) for rice. About: The goal is to separate varieties of non-basmati rice that are not traditionally consumed in the country from the popular staple variety of non-basmati white …

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INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR GIRLS & WOMEN IN SCIENCE

INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR GIRLS & WOMEN IN SCIENCE

What is it? There is a specific day that is recognized for women and girls in Science and it is observed on the eleventh of February every year. It has been promoted by the United Nations, where it was initiated on the 22 of December, 2015 by the General Assembly. The day celebrates women and girls in science and …

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NORDIC-BALTIC EIGHT (NB8)

NORDIC-BALTIC EIGHT (NB8)

Nordic-Baltic countries The NB8 is a regional cooperation format involving eight countries Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Baltic states: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.   Difference between the Nordic and Baltic countries: Nordic Countries: The Nordic countries include the countries Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark. Geographically, Scandinavian refers to the region in the peninsula that encompasses the …

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INDIA’S APPLICATION TO EXPLORE NIKITIN SEAMOUNT

INDIA’S APPLICATION TO EXPLORE NIKITIN SEAMOUNT

India’s Seabed Exploration Initiative India has recently applied to the International Seabed Authority (ISBA) in Jamaica for the rights to explore two extensive tracts in the Indian Ocean seabed. This move is imperative as India focuses on the country’s strategic ends and underwater resources and wealth advantage in near future. Overview of India’s Exploration Applications …

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