12 facts about the man who united India
1. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, born on October 31, 1875, was a political and social leader of Indiawho played a major role in the country's struggle for independence and subsequently guided its integration…
Arya Samaj founder Swami Dayanand Saraswati’s idea of a modern India
Context: Swami Dayanand Saraswati (1824-1883), was more than just a religious leader. The founder of the Hindu reform organisation Arya Samaj, he left a deep impact on the Indian society…
NASA bids goodbye to its first planet-hunting mission Kepler
Context: NASA has decided to retire its Kepler spacecraft within its current, safe orbit, away from Earth. Kepler leaves a legacy of more than 2,600 planet discoveries from outside our…
Girls under 5 years of age dying because of inequality in healthcare: Study
Context: Gender inequality across the world is associated with disproportionate death rates among girls under five years old, according to an analysis of data from 195 countries, including India. The…
Indian monsoons influence Atlantic hurricanes: study
Context: Strong monsoons in the Indian Ocean can induce easterly winds that push Atlantic Ocean hurricanes westward, increasing the likelihood they will make landfall in the Americas, according to a…
Earth’s inner core is softer, a study reveals
Context: Contrary to the fact the Earth's inner core is solid, researchers from Australian National University (ANU) have found that it is comparatively softer. In a groundbreaking discovery, Associate Professor…
Asian Economic Integration Report 2018
Context: Recently ADB's report titled 'Asian Economic Integration Report 2018 revealed that most of the international migrants in 2017 were from India, followed by China and Bangladesh. The report says…
India’s neglected groundwater crisis
Context: India’s over-exploitation of groundwater is contributing to—as stated by NITI Aayog—“the worst water crisis in its history”. World Water Development Report: Groundwater is one of the most important water…
Possession of antiquities, artefacts: the legal position
The Idol Wing of the Tamil Nadu Police has warned of legal action if those in possession of antiques or artefacts without proper documentation do not hand them over within…
Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Swami Dayananda Saraswati, the founder of the Arya Samaj, was one of the makers of modern India. With an indigenous orientation, he wanted to bring a new social, religious, economic…
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