Jalanatheswarar Temple: The Jalanatheswarar temple at Thakkolam in Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu is in a deteriorating state. The temple is neglected, with a collapsed wall and an overgrown tank. Its last kumbabishekam (consecration) was over 15 years ago. The temple was originally built in 876 AD by Pallava King Aparajitha Varman, while the 3-tiered Rajagopuram […]
Day: March 18, 2025
Carbon Credit Trading Scheme : In News
Carbon Credit Trading Scheme : In News The Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), 2023 introduced under the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022, replaces the Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) scheme to establish the Indian Carbon Market (ICM), aligning with India’s climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. Carbon Credit Trading Scheme is a market-based mechanism introduced […]
Quick Commerce in India
Quick Commerce in India: Quick commerce (Q-commerce) has transformed urban shopping habits by enabling deliveries within minutes.While it offers convenience and brand advantages, concerns over predatory pricing, data privacy, and the displacement of traditional retailers have sparked regulatory scrutiny.Q-commerce, a subclass of e-commerce, is an on-demand delivery model where goods and services are delivered within […]
Indian National Army’s Legacy
Indian National Army’s Legacy: A veteran of the Indian National Army (INA), celebrated his 99th birthday by laying wreaths at the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on Kartavya Path.The veteran joined INA on 1st November 1943, at the age of 17.It was a military force formed during World War 2 to fight against British […]
Bongosagar 2025 Naval Exercise
Bongosagar 2025 Naval Exercise: Indian Navy’s INS Ranvir and Bangladesh Navy’s BNS Abu Ubaidah conducted the Bongosagar 2025 Naval Exercise in the Bay of Bengal, enhancing operational coordination, maritime security, and regional stability under India’s SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) initiative. INS Ranvir is the fourth of five Rajput-class Guided Missile […]
Maritime Security Belt 2025
Maritime Security Belt 2025: China, Iran, and Russia held the Maritime Security Belt 2025 naval drills in the Gulf of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz, amid tensions over Iran’s nuclear program Gulf of Oman is a western extension of the Arabian Sea, connecting it to the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. It […]
India’s Infodemic: Data & Statistics
India’s Infodemic: Data & Statistics India, with 95.04 crore internet users, is facing an unprecedented rise in fake news and disinformation.214% rise in misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, with India accounting for 1 in 6 fake news pieces globally.Over 85% of urban Indians report encountering online hate speech, with 64% blaming social media (UNESCO-Ipsos survey). […]
Indian Railways Freight
Indian Railways Freight: Indian Railways has surpassed the previous year’s freight loading, reaching 1,465.371 million tonnes (MT) in the first 11 months of FY 2024-25.Freight movement refers to the transportation of goods via rail networks, including coal, iron ore, cement, and other commodities.Target for Freight Movement: 3,000 MT by 2027 to enhance logistics capacity. Current […]
10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue
10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue: The 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue will be held from March 17-19, 2025, focusing on global security, diplomacy, and emerging geopolitical trends.India’s flagship international conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, organized annually. Aims to bring together global leaders, policymakers, academics, and strategic experts.Started in: 2016, as an initiative of […]
Menhir
Menhir: The Mudumal megalithic menhirs in Telangana’s Narayanpet district have been included in UNESCO’s tentative list for World Heritage Sites in 2025.A menhir is a large, upright standing stone placed by humans, often tapered at the top.The term comes from Brittonic languages, where “maen” means stone and “hîr” means long. First used in the 18th […]
