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Sant Kabir Das emphasized an egalitarian society, as reflected in his couplet urging to inquire about knowledge, not caste. Historical Caste-Based Social Order: India grappled with a hierarchical social order, predominantly based on caste, influencing societal judgments more than individual talent or skills. The Varna system initially assigned caste based on a person’s profession, but …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Interpol’s launched Operation Storm Makers II reveals an alarming expansion of fraud schemes linked to human trafficking victims, extending beyond Southeast Asia. Operation Overview: Conducted by Interpol Headquarters in Lyon, France. Executed from October 16 to 20. Encompassed law enforcement agencies in 27 countries across Asia and other regions. Focused on …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has reached its six-month mark, characterized by dynamic developments and strategic shifts. Source: The Hindu Challenges in Ukraine’s Counteroffensive: Struggling Counteroffensive: Despite initiating a much-anticipated counteroffensive with Western backing, Ukraine encounters obstacles in achieving significant breakthroughs on the battlefield. Quest for Military Assistance: President Volodymyr Zelensky’s …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Delhi High Court asserts that decisions on the legitimacy of parties with caste, religious, ethnic, or linguistic names should be within the purview of Parliament. Policy-making falls outside the judiciary’s domain, and such matters should be deliberated in the legislative forum. Background of the Case: A petition was filed by …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India’s first solar-electric boat, named Barracuda, was launched at the Navalt Solar and Electric Boats yard in Alappuzha, Kerala. Source: Indian seatrade Key Features of Barracuda: Speed: Barracuda is positioned as India’s fastest solar-electric boat, contributing to environmentally sustainable maritime transportation. Design and Capacity: Designed by Navalt, the vessel is named …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Daniel Barenboim, along with peace activist Ali Abu Awwad, receives the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for their efforts in promoting a non-violent resolution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Source: HT About Indra Gandhi Peace prize : The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development is a prestigious …
Read MoreWhy in the News? WHO emphasizes that e-cigarettes, as consumer products, are not proven effective for population-level tobacco cessation. Instead, alarming evidence reveals adverse population health effects. Source: Best in AU What are E-Cigarette ? E-cigarettes, or electronic cigarettes, are battery-powered devices that heat a liquid (usually containing nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals) to produce …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2 : Global Grouping and Agreement involving India and/or affecting India’s Interest. Issues of National And International Importance. Why in the News? India shifted from its earlier stand on voting on UNGA resolution on Gaza Israel Conflict from abstaining to vote on October 26 resolution to voting in favour on December 12 resolution. …
Read MoreNews Today marks the anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel’s death, and the nation is honoring him. Sardar Patel, affectionately referred to as “Iron Man of India,” united India with over 500 princely States. In addition to holding the Home portfolio, he functioned as India’s first deputy prime minister. In PM eulogy, he said that …
Read MoreNews Iran has unilaterally decided to lift the visa requirements for travelers from 33 additional nations, including India. Russia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates are also on the list. The decision will allow citizens of 45 nations or territories to visit Iran without a visa going forward. The goal of the …
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