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Hizb-ut-Tahrir declared Terrorist Organisation
About Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) Founded in 1953 in Jerusalem by Taqiuddin al-Nabhani. Aim: To establish a global Islamic Caliphate governed by Sharia law, seeking to overthrow secular governments in Muslim-majority countries. Global Presence: Operates in over 30 countries, including the U.K.,...
Last updated on October 11th, 2024 10:32 pm -
Uzbekistan Accepts Afghan Ambassador
Countries that have accepted Afghan Ambassadors after regime change China: First country to accept an ambassador in January 2024. United Arab Emirates Uzbekistan About Afghanistan Bordering countries: India, Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan. Afghanistan is a landlocked UPSC PYQ Q....
Last updated on October 11th, 2024 10:28 pm -
UK’s Open SAFELY Platform
About Open SAFELY platform This platform is a secure, transparent, open-source software platform. It enables access to the health records of approximately 58 million people in the U.K. without compromising individual privacy. The National Health Service (NHS) provides free healthcare...
Last updated on October 11th, 2024 10:23 pm -
HorseShoe Crab
About Horseshoe Crab Characteristics and Features These crabs are closely related to spiders and scorpions. Living Fossils: They are marine arthropods belonging to the family Limulidae. They are considered "living fossils" due to their existence for over 450 million years...
Last updated on October 11th, 2024 10:17 pm -
Ramayana Outside India
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi witnessed an episode of Lao Ramayan during his recent visit to Laos. Different versions of Ramayana outside India Laos: Phra Lak Phra Lam/ Phalak Phalam Japan: Ramaenna or Ramaensho. Cambodia: Reamker Indonesia: Ramayana Kakawin Thailand:...
Last updated on October 11th, 2024 10:12 pm -
Shale Gas production in India
About Shale Gas It is a type of natural gas that is trapped in shale rock formations underground. Shale Rock: Shale is the most common sedimentary rock on Earth, making up about 70% of sedimentary rocks in the Earth's crust....
Last updated on October 11th, 2024 10:10 pm -
High Performance Buildings (HPBs), Features, Importance
In India, buildings contribute over 30% of national energy use and 20% of carbon emissions, as reported by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. As urbanisation accelerates, India risks exceeding global benchmarks for energy efficiency and carbon emissions in buildings. In...
Last updated on October 11th, 2024 04:34 pm -
Sub-Categorization of SCs, Background and Recent Supreme Court Verdict
What was the Recent Supreme Court Verdict? Sub-Classification Permitted: The Court has authorised states to create sub-classifications within SCs and STs to better target support for the most disadvantaged. This enables separate quotas within the existing 15% SC reservation to...
Last updated on October 11th, 2024 04:15 pm -
International NGOs (INGOs) have Harmed India
How have INGOs harmed Local Communities: Examples Tanzania and Kenya: INGO-led conservation efforts have resulted in the displacement of Maasai communities, undermining their traditional livelihoods. Bolivia: Water privatisation in Cochabamba, backed by INGOs, restricted access to water, leading to significant...
Last updated on October 11th, 2024 04:13 pm -
92nd Anniversary of Indian Air Force
During the 92nd Raising Day of the Indian Air Force, the Chief of Air Staff emphasised that the global security landscape is continuously changing, and the ongoing conflicts underscore the critical necessity for a robust and capable Air Force. Glimpse...
Last updated on October 11th, 2024 01:25 pm
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