Adopt a Heritage 2.0 Programme Context: The Archaeological Survey of India’s “Adopt a Heritage 2.0 programme” Indian Heritage app and e-Permission portal launched. Relevance: GS-01, GS-02 (Government policies and Interventions, Indian Heritage and Culture) About: The “Adopt a Heritage 2.0 Scheme” is aimed at inviting […]
Climate Anomalies and Development Challenges in Northern India Context: In a year marked by the El Niño phenomenon, the anticipation leaned towards a weak monsoon season in northern India. However, the month of July witnessed unprecedented rainfall across Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand, with the […]
Gaps in Births and Deaths Registration (Amendment) Act Context: Recently, a significant development has taken place, where the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023, has received parliamentary approval and the President’s assent. This marks the first amendment to the act since its inception. […]
Australia Seeks a Diversified Market for Lithium Export #GS01 Context: Australia would rather have a diversified market for its lithium exports — and this includes India — than they all be cornered by the U.S., Don Farrell, Australia’s Minister for Trade and Tourism said in […]
UNESCO expert visits Hassan’s Hoysala temple #GS-01 Indian Heritage For Prelims About UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) which seeks to build peace through international cooperation in education, sciences and culture. UNESCO is […]