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Q. What were the historical underpinnings of the Indian Constitution and how did they influence its evolution?

India, the world’s largest democracy, achieved independence from British colonial rule in 1947. In 1950, the Indian Constitution came into force, outlining a framework for the country’s governance. The Constitution draws on a rich legacy of Indian political and social thought and reflects the nation’s historical experiences. Body Historical Underpinnings of the Indian Constitution: The …

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Indian Cinema

Q. Illustrate the role of Indian cinema and its contribution to India’s soft power. Discuss its relevance in the context of India’s cultural diversity and global aspirations. Indian cinema, also known as Bollywood, is a significant cultural phenomenon in India and globally. Indian cinema is not only a source of entertainment but also a reflection …

11Apr 2023

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Genome India Project

News: In accordance with the Genome India Project, the government plans to sequence 10,000 genomes by the end of 2023. (GIP). Nearly 7,000 genomes have been sequenced by the Ministry of Science and Technology’s Department of Biotechnology, and 3,000 of these are already accessible to the general public. The Human Genome Project (HGP), an international …

11Apr 2023

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Great Nicobar Island Project

News: The Great Nicobar Island project, costing $72,000 crore, has been put on hold by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which has also established a committee to examine the environmental clearance given by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Climate Change. The southernmost point of the Andaman and Nicobar islands will see the implementation of …

11Apr 2023

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World Health Day 2023

News: World Health Day is observed annually on April 7. The World Health Organization was established in 1948, and today, April 7, is the organisation’s founding anniversary. The idea for World Health Day originated during the First Health Assembly in 1948 and was implemented in 1950. It is observed annually, and each year it raises …

11Apr 2023

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Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, or LIGO Project

News: An multinational network of laboratories is called LIGO. It looks for swells in spacetime caused by the motion of big celestial bodies. A group of Indian research institutions, the USA’s LIGO Laboratory, and other foreign partners are working together on the LIGO-India collaboration. It would be situated in Maharashtra’s Hingoli district. The Department of …

11Apr 2023

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New Rules For Online Gaming

News: The official guidelines for online gaming have just been announced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Except for Goa, Sikkim, and the Union Territory of Daman, every state in India expressly outlaws all forms of gambling, betting, and wagering on games of chance. The states of Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Nagaland, Odisha, …

11Apr 2023

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National Party Status

Context: The Election Commission recently recognised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as a national party, while revoking that status of the All India Trinamool Congress, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Communist Party of India (CPI). The Commission also revoked the state party status granted to RLD in Uttar Pradesh, BRS in Andhra Pradesh, PDA …

11Apr 2023

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Effects of weather events on the wheat crop?

Context: The unusual rise in mercury in February this year, followed by an untimely spell of widespread rain accompanied by gusty winds and hails during the month of March in parts of the country’s key grain-producing States — Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar and Gujarat — have left wheat-growing farmers worried as …

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Indian Classical Dance

Q. Explain the development of the Indian classical dance forms, and their status as a global dance form. How has it evolved over time, and what are the different forms that exist today? India is known for its rich cultural heritage, and Indian classical dance forms are an integral part of it. Indian classical dance …

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