The ‘Flying Rivers’ Causing Devastating Floods in India
05 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Heavy rains and floods have recently impacted various parts of India, resulting in loss of life and displacing thousands...
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Current Affairs
Odisha’s Initiative to Plant Palm Trees to Combat Lightning Strikes
05 August 2024 | The Study UPSCWhy in the News? Odisha has recently approved a plan to plant 19 lakh palm trees to combat lightning strikes,...
Geography
Devastating Landslides In Wayanad
03 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Recently, Wayanad, Kerala experienced severe landslides due to extreme rainfall and fragile ecological conditions, with over 140 mm of...
Geography
Overview of Cloudburst: Mechanism, Causes, Impact & Initiatives
03 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Recently, a cloudburst in Kedarnath caused significant damage, leading to a sharp rise in the Mandakini River’s water level...
Geography
Giant Waves, Monster Winds and Earth’s Strongest Current
01 August 2024 | The Study UPSCThe Southern Ocean: Overview The Southern Ocean is known for its wild and dynamic nature, characterised by some of the...
Current Affairs
Delay in Census
31 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The reduced Budget 2024-25 allocation of ₹1,309.46 crore for the Census, down from ₹3,768 crore in 2021-22, suggests that...
Current Affairs
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
30 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: On July 29, the death anniversary of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, his significant contributions to 19th-century education & social reform...
Current Affairs
Managing Urban Flooding: Challenges and Solutions
30 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned us of very heavy rain in Mumbai and Thane. Overview of...
Current Affairs
Kalpana Dutta
29 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: On July 27, the birth anniversary of Kalpana Dutta (1913-1995), a pivotal figure in India’s revolutionary history, is observed....
Art and Culture
Kalaripayattu
27 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Recognises Kalaripayattu Federation of India for Promotion of Kalaripayattu in Country. Overview...