The recent case of allegations of sexual harassment by women wrestlers have put back the focus on safe work environment for women, both in government and private institutions. Sexual harassment at the workplace is both direct and structural. Enabling environment for reporting direct violence has shown a significant improvement, but indirect violence remains poorly addressed, …
Background: The Thrissur District Administration along with NGOs in Kerala, have launched an artificial groundwater recharge programme called Mazhapolima. About Mazhapolima Programme The district’s increased dependency on groundwater had led to drying up of the open surface wells and had deteriorated the quality of existing water sources. At such a situation, the district administration introduced …
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Pagal Panthis Karim Shah founded the Pagal Panthi, a semi-religious group mainly made up of the Hajong and Garo tribes of the Mymensingh district (previously in Bengal). Under Tipu Shah’s leadership, the movement quickly transformed into a widespread, armed struggle against the British Raj and the zamindar (landlord) system. The order, which followed a syncretic …
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Context: According to a new Study, the rising Underwater Noise Emissions (UNE) from ships in the Indian waters are posing a threat to the Marine Ecosystem. What are the Key Highlights of the Study? The measurement of the ambient noise levels was carried out by deploying a hydrophone autonomous system around 30 nautical miles from …
Context: India, with a Climate Performance Index score of 0.76, has been classified as a leader among the G20 nations striving to mitigate climate change, according a study published by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF). Introduction Multilateral forums like the Group of Twenty (G20) play a crucial role in bolstering global collective action against climate …
Moplah Rebellion The Moplah Rebellion is a crucial topic on the history curriculum. The Moplah uprising in Indian history is linked to the invasion of Muslims from the West in the 7th century. There, the Muslims were given licence to trade and establish themselves. They got wedded to the locals’ daughters. As a result, they …
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Context: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has recorded higher-than-normal maximum temperatures over north and northwest India. Reasons for Higher-than-Normal Temperature Anticyclones are centres of high pressure from where winds blow out in every direction. The anticyclone over India sends warm winds from north-west to central and western India, causing heat waves. Strong anti-cyclonic circulation: It is …
Peasant Movements in India During the British Colonial Period in the 18th and 19th centuries, peasant movements were a component of societal movements against British atrocities. These movements only existed to bring back previous systems of government and societal interactions. These movements have a long history and are closely related to the numerous peasant uprisings …
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Poligars Revolt Read all about Polighar Revolt. South Indian warriors called themselves the Poligars. Between 1795 and 1805, they resisted the British forcefully. Tinneveli, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Sivagiri, Madurai, and North Arcot were the principal epicenters of these violent disturbances. For those students preparing for the UPSC/IAS Examination, this article includes all the information related to …
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Districts of Bihar Bihar is located in India’s easternmost region of India. With a 94,163 sq km area, it is the twelfth-largest state in terms of both territory and population. It is a landlocked state that shares borders with West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand in India. Bihar borders West Bengal in the south, Jharkhand …
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