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22Apr 2024

INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION

Introduction The Indus Valley Civilization, or the Harappan Culture, appeared in the northwestern part of India and Pakistan in the third millennium BC and represents the first phase of urbanization in India. Phases Features Early Harappan or Regionalisation (3300-2600 BC) Fortification, grid planning, development of incipient trade network and craft specialization Transitional Phase Increasing craft …

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22Apr 2024

EARLY HISTORY

History can be categorized into three distinct phases: Prehistory, Proto-history, and History. Prehistory encompasses events predating the invention of writing, often represented by the three Stone Ages. The Indian Stone Age is divided into three main categories. These are: Old Stone Age, or Palaeolithic Age Late Stone Age, or Mesolithic Age New Stone Age, or …

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20Apr 2024

PERMANENT STATUS: ON PALESTINE AND THE UN

Relevance: GS 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Why in the News? The UN Security Council resolution proposing full-member status for Palestine was vetoed by the United States. The resolution, put forward by Algeria, aimed to fulfill the promise made in 1947 to partition the then-mandated …

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20Apr 2024

AT THE HEART OF IRAN-ISRAEL

Syllabus: GS-II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations Why in the news? Recent escalations between Israel and Iran underscore the pivotal role of resolving Palestinian statehood for peace in West Asia. source:medium About The Iran-Israel Conflict: Recent escalations between Israel and Iran underscore the pivotal role of resolving the Palestinian statehood issue for …

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20Apr 2024

PROTECTING INFANT HEALTH AND PROMOTING WELL-BEING

Syllabus: GS 1: Human resources And Health  GS 2: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population, Government Policies and intervention. Why in the News? A 2021 study in India revealed alarming statistics, with 28% of baby food products found to have high sugar content, raising concerns about the impact on infant health. Source: IE …

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20Apr 2024

IS MILITANTS KILL 22 PRO-GOVERNMENT FIGHTERS IN CENTRAL SYRIA ATTACK.

Why in the news? Attack blamed on IS militants kills 22 pro-government fighters in central Syria, highlighting ongoing security threats in the region. source:voanews About the Deadly Attack in Central Syria: Suspected Islamic State (IS) militants launched an attack in central Syria. The assault targeted pro-government fighters, resulting in the deaths of 22 individuals. The …

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20Apr 2024

ISRAEL RESPONDS TO IRAN’S MISSILE BARRAGE WITH AN INITIAL LIMITED STRIKE.

Why in the news? Israeli military strikes Iran in apparent response to missile barrage; initial reactions subdued, suggesting mutual de-escalation efforts. source:theeconomist  About the Military Strike: The Israeli military reportedly struck Iran early Friday, in apparent response to Iran’s previous missile attack. Initial reports suggest the strike targeted a military air base near Isfahan, central …

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20Apr 2024

SC AFFIRMS FORESTS AS NATIONAL ASSET, VITAL FOR FINANCIAL WEALTH.

Why in the news? The Supreme Court declares forests as national assets, emphasising their financial value and protective role amid controversies over forest legislation. Highlights of the Judgment : The Supreme Court declares forests in India as a national asset and a significant contributor to the country’s financial wealth. Bench led by Justice M.M. Sundresh …

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20Apr 2024

CENTRE DIRECTS FSSAI TO ACT AGAINST NESTLE FOR HIGH SUGAR.

Why in the news? Centre directs FSSAI to take action against Nestle for allegedly selling baby products with high sugar content in India. source:wordpress About the Ministry’s Directive to FSSAI: The Consumer Affairs Ministry instructed FSSAI to take action against Nestle for allegedly selling baby products with excessive sugar content in India. Concerns raised after …

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