Dropping Water levels in Germany’s Rhine River
Context Germany’s Rhine River is entering dry summer months with water levels at their lowest in two decades, prompting fears of shipping disruption on Europe’s most important inland waterway. After…
Hacktivist Group Anonymous
Context As racial tensions in the US continue to make headlines, the ‘hacktivist’ group Anonymous is back in focus with social media handles believed to be associated with it promising…
India’s foreign exchange reserves are rising
Context Unlike in 1991, when India had to pledge its gold reserves to stave off a major financial crisis, the country can now depend on its soaring foreign exchange reserves…
Gairsain Summer Capital of Uttarakhand
Context Recently the Uttarakhand Governor has given her assent for declaration of Bhararisen (Gairsain) in Chamoli district as its summer capital. During the movement of statehood for Uttarakhand also, people…
India’s first solar-powered ferry ‘Aditya’
Context India’s first solar-powered ferry ‘Aditya’ is among 12 such ferries around the globe that have been shortlisted for the Gustave Trouvé Award. About Aditya Aditya from Kerala is representing Asia in…
Pancharatra Agama
Temples like Srirangam and the Varadaraja temple in Kanchi are governed by the Pancharatra agama. Ratra denotes ajnana, and pancha denotes that which destroys ajnana. Lord Narayana has five forms…
Darbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldie
Context The 255-km Darbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldie (DSDBO) road joining Leh to the Karakoram Pass, which has become a thorn in China's flesh, has been in the making for around two…
What is Gross Value Added
Context Recently the National Statistical Office (NSO), released its provisional estimates of national income for the financial year 2019-20. The release also detailed the estimates of the Gross Value Added,…
Inter Parliamentary Alliance on China
Context Recently Senior lawmakers from eight democracies including the United States have united to counter Communist China launched, Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC). About the Alliance It is “an international cross-party…
Environment Performance Index 2020
Context Recently India has secured 168 rank in the 12th edition of the biennial Environment Performance Index (EPI Index 2020). India’s rank was 177 (with a score of 30.57 out…
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