Dark Sky Reserve Context: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Department of Science & Technology (DST) has announced the setting up of India’s first dark sky reserve at Hanle in Ladakh in the next three months. Why this location is chosen? Hanle which hosts numerous telescopes is […]
Ancient Indian Literature-Part 2 Ancient Scientific Books Sushruta Samhita written by Sushruta, is an ancient Sanskrit text on medicine and surgery. Charaka Samhita written by Charaka, is a compendium of theories of Ayurveda. Sushruta Samhita along with Charaka Samhita are considered as the foundational books of Ayurveda which have […]
Ancient Buddhist Literature Suttapitaka which contains the main teaching or Dhamma of Buddha. This was written by Ananda. Vinaypitaka which contains the rules of conduct and discipline applicable to the monastic life of the monks and nuns in the sangha. This was written by Upali. Both Suttapitaka and Vinaypitaka were […]
India’s cyber infrastructure needs more than patches For Mains The concerns about cybercrime in India: According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), there has been an increase in cases of cybercrime from 12,317 in 2016, to 50,035 cases registered in 2020. However, despite […]
‘SPARK’ Program Studentship Program for Ayurveda Research Ken (SPARK) has been created by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) to support the research efforts of Ayurveda (BAMS) students studying in recognised Ayurveda colleges. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for […]
Paddy cultivation sees decline For Prelims About Rice Rice is a Kharif Crop sown during June-July and harvested during September-October. It is believed that the indica variety of rice was first domesticated in the area covering the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas (i.e. north-eastern […]
Vikrant is a reflection of self-reliant India, says Modi For Prelims About INS Vikrant: INS Vikrant is the first aircraft carrier to be indigenously developed in India. It is named ‘Vikrant’ as a tribute to India’s first aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, which was […]
