Backbench to Bureucracy
BackbencherIAS About The Solapuri Chaddar, a traditional handwoven cotton bedspread from Solapur, Maharashtra, has been renowned for its durability and unique designs. It received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2005, highlighting its cultural and historical significance. The chaddar is made through an intricate process involving doubling of yarn, dyeing, winding, warping, and weaving, traditionally carried … Read more
About The Wallace Line is an imaginary boundary that separates the Asian and Australian ecozones in Southeast Asia. It was discovered by Alfred Russel Wallace, a British naturalist, in the 19th century. What It Separates: West of the Wallace Line (Asia): Animals like tigers, elephants, and monkeys (similar to mainland Asia). East of the Wallace … Read more
Why in news:- https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1854102®=3&lang=1 About A gene bank is a repository of genetic material, such as seeds, pollen or tissue samples, collected from different plant species in order to protect them from potential extinction and preserve vital varieties for future generations. India’s first gene bank was set up in 1996 by the Indian Council of … Read more
Why in news:- SPHEREx is scheduled to launch on 6 March 2025 About SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) is a space telescope designed to map the entire sky and help scientists understand the origins of the universe. It will look for clues about how galaxies and … Read more
Why in news:- https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-launches-multi-nation-alliance-for-city-to-city-collaboration/article69286040.ece About India launched the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3), a multi-nation alliance for city-to-city collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and private sector partnerships for sustainable urban development. This forum would provide a critical platform for policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and development partners to discuss and implement sustainable solutions for waste management and resource efficiency … Read more
Why in news:- https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/notify-sacred-groves-oran-in-state-as-forests-supreme-court-orders-rajasthan-101734531319673.html About Orans are traditional sacred groves found in Rajasthan. Orans are sacred groves established by local communities since pre-agrarian times, each presided over by a local deity whose idol is placed within the grove. These groves hold deep socio-religious significance, with different traditions associated with various Orans. However, a shared belief across all … Read more
Why in news :- https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1854102®=3&lang=1 About Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM), is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme launched by the Government of India to provide social security to unorganised workers. This scheme ensures a minimum monthly pension of ₹3,000 after the age of 60 for workers who belong to the unorganised sector and have a monthly income of up to ₹15,000. As per the e-Shram portal, there … Read more
Why in news:- https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1854102®=3&lang=1 About The WAVES India: A Bird’s Eye View Challenge, part of the Create in India challenges, invites drone pilots and filmmakers to capture the breathtaking beauty and diversity of India through aerial cinematography. Organised by Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL) in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting This … Read more
About Dramatic Performances Act, 1876, gave the (then British) government powers to “prohibit public dramatic performances which are scandalous, defamatory, seditious or obscene”. The Dramatic Performances Act, 1876 was passed during the tenure of Lord Lytton This law was among those enacted by the British to clamp down on the budding Indian nationalist sentiment following … Read more
About A Planetary Parade (or Planetary Alignment) occurs when multiple planets appear lined up in the sky from Earth’s perspective. While they may not be perfectly in a straight line, they seem to form a beautiful arc in the night sky. 🌠 Types of Planetary Parades Mini Parade (3 planets) – Common, happens multiple times … Read more