Groundwater Crisis in Karnataka’s Hard Rock Region ### 🧭 Context * Karnataka, especially the Deccan Plateau region, is experiencing severe groundwater depletion. * The Upper Arkavathy watershed (near Bengaluru) is a case study showing how intensive borewell usage and unsustainable…
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s space mission and research at the International Space Station (ISS): ### 🔭 Who is Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla? * He is an Indian Air Force officer and the first Indian to fly to space as part…
Sariska Tiger Reserve ### 📰 Latest Development: Issue: A new plan has been drawn to rationalise the boundary of the Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH) of Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan. Why it matters: This plan could reopen over 50 marble and…
Why Is the Election Commission De-listing Political Parties? Because many parties exist only on paper, not in real life. These are called “**letter pad parties**” — they don’t contest elections, don’t respond to notices, and often don’t even have an…
Registrar General of India: * Established in 1949 under the Ministry of Home Affairs. * Headed by the Registrar General and Ex-Officio Census Commissioner of India. * Role: To ensure systematic collection of statistics related to India’s population size, growth,…
Language Policy in India (NEP 2020 & Hindi Imposition) 🔍 Background * NEP 2020 (National Education Policy) introduced a Three-Language Formula: * Students must learn 3 languages: 1. Mother tongue/regional language 2. Another Indian language…
Centrifuge and Uranium Enrichment: The process of uranium enrichment is crucial for both nuclear energy production and the development of nuclear weapons. A centrifuge is a key device used in this process to separate the fissile isotope uranium-235 (U-235) from…
INDIA’S E-WASTE MANAGEMENT CRISIS ## 1️⃣ Context & Background: Digital Growth vs. Waste Generation ### 🌐 India’s Digital Expansion: * India is undergoing a digital revolution — integrating electronic devices across personal, professional, and industrial domains. * Devices like smartphones,…
Bauxite 🪨 What is Bauxite? 🌍 World Distribution and Production 🇮🇳 Bauxite Reserves and Production in India 🔑 Key Takeaways
🏛️ What Are Fundamental Rights? Fundamental Rights are a set of rights that are enshrined in the Constitution of India and are guaranteed to every citizen. These rights are essential for the overall development of individuals and help in maintaining…
