Zombie Fire
Reasons The reason for Zombie Fire is that temperatures in winter and spring were warmer than usual during 2019-20. Impact of Zombie Fire Way Forward Related Links Heat Waves Urban Heat Island National Action Plan for Climate Change (NAPCC) Carbon Concept of Climate Change
Regenerative Braking
How does Regenerative Braking Work? Advantages of RBS The advantages of the RBS are: Disadvantages of RBS The limitations of the RBS are: Related Links: National Quantum Mission Supercapacitor Kavach System Semicon India Programme
Classical Languages
Criteria for declaring a language as ‘Classical.’ The Ministry of Culture provides guidelines regarding Classical languages. They are: Benefits of being a Classical Language The Ministry of Education provides specific benefits to promote the classical languages: Different Classical Languages in India Eleven languages in India have a Classical Language status; these are: Tamil Sanskrit Kannada Telugu Malayalam Odia 5 languages Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, […]
National Quantum Mission
About Salient features of NQM Significance of National Quantum Mission What is Quantum Technology? Advantages of Quantum Technology Disadvantages of Quantum Technology Related Links: Global Biofuel Alliance India – US Technology Partnership 3D Printing Technology Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Food Chain
About Grazing Food Chain Detritus Food Chain Food Web Related Links: Ecology, Ecosystem and Environment Malaria Disease H5N1 Bird Flu World Health Organisation (WHO)
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
About Members Need for CDRI Infrastructure is a key driver of economic growth. With the growing demands of a burgeoning global population and unpredictable hazard patterns, the extant infrastructure will be put under additional stress, and new infrastructure will be constructed in hazard-prone areas. Significance of CDRI for India Related Links: Sendai Framework for Disaster […]
Global Biofuel Alliance
What are Biofuels? What are the Pros of Biofuels? What is the Significance of the Global Biofuel Alliance for India? What are the Concerns about Viability of Global Biofuels Alliance? What are the Different Generations of Biofuels? Related Links: Chip 4 or Fab 4 Alliance Five Eyes Alliance International Solar Alliance (ISA) GOBAR Dhan Scheme
Hindustani Music
Hindustani Music is one of the two distinct schools of Indian Classical Music practiced mainly in North India. The other school of Indian Classical Music is Carnatic music which is practiced mainly in Southern India. Origin of Hindustani Music Major Styles of Hindustani Music Dhrupad Khayal Tarana Style Thumri Tappa Ghazal Hindustani Music Gharanas Hindustani vs. Carnatic […]
Indian Puppetry
Origin of Indian Puppetry The origins of Indian puppetry trace back to antiquity, with references dating as far back as 500 BC. Archaeological excavations at Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro have unearthed puppets with sockets, providing evidence of puppetry’s popularity in ancient India. Notable literary works such as Silappadikaram and the Mahabharata, composed in the first and second century BC, also mention puppetry. […]
Shramana Tradition
Origin Shramana – Significance Shramana Schools Jainism Buddhism Ajivikas Ajnanas Charvakas Shramana – Influence on Indian Culture Related Links: Schools of Indian Philosophy Tribal Forest Rights Mural Paintings in India Integration of Princely States After Independence
