Famous Theorems of Srinivasa Ramanujan And Its Applications
Some of his most famous results are This formula helped in establishing the fame of Ramanujan in the world of mathematics. He along with Hardy discovered and proved an asymptotic formula for the well known partition function which helps to approximate the function for large enough numbers. This function also has a lot of applications […]
How And When Is The Christmas Celebrated Around The World?
How Was Christmas Started Is Christmas Celebrated On Different Days? Christmas is traditionally celebrated on December 25th in many parts of the world, but the holiday is observed on different days in some countries and regions. Here are a few examples: 10 Lesser Known Facts About Christmas
Maintaining Election Commission’s Independence
Context A Supreme Court Constitutional Bench has reserved its decision on the method by which the Election Commission of India (ECI) is formed and Election Commissioners (EC) are appointed. The article discusses fourth branch institutions, their importance, how these institutions function in India, and the issue of ECI independence. Relevance GS Paper 2: Constitutional bodies Mains […]
India’s Industrial Policies in ‘State’
Context A draught of a new industrial policy for India, titled ‘Industrial Policy 2022—Make in India for the World,’ was recently circulated for public comment. Relevance: GS Paper -3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, Changes in Industrial Policy and their Effects on Industrial Growth. Mains Questions Why is it so difficult to develop and […]
Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act
Context: Recently, The Lok Sabha referred the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill 2022 to a joint committee of Parliament. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What are multi-State cooperatives? Importance of Cooperative Banks The cooperative banking system has to play a critical role in promoting rural finance and is especially […]
About Tal Chhapar Sanctuary
Context: The renowned Tal Chhapar Blackbuck Sanctuary in Churu, Rajasthan, recently secured protection against a state proposal to shrink the area of its Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ). Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Tal Chhapar Sanctuary What are Eco-Sensitive Zones? Activities Allowed in ESZs -Source: The Hindu
INS Mormugao
Context: In a boost to the country’s maritime capabilities, INS Mormugao has officially joined the Indian Navy’s fleet, marking a significant milestone for indigenous military expedition. Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of the Article: What is Project 15B? What are the capabilities of INS Mormugao? Sophisticated digital networks: What is the strategic importance? -Source: The […]
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)
Context: The Union government said that certain non-governmental organisations (NGOs) were trying to “change the demography” of the country through foreign funding and this would not be allowed. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Government Policies & Interventions, Non-Governmental Organisations -NGOs), GS-III: Indian Economy (External Sector, Mobilization of Resources) Dimensions of the Article: What is the […]
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Focus: GS II- Welfare Schemes Why in News? The Minister of State for Rural Development said a total of 7,22,276 Km road length has been constructed under various interventions of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) as on 16th December, 2022. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) PMGSY – Phase I PMGSY – Phase I […]
About Gaganyaan
Focus: GS III- Science and Technology Why in News? Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology said, India’s maiden human space flight “Gaganyaan” is targeted to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2024 About Gaganyaan Significance of the Gaganyaan Mission