Hiroshima Day
07 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Hiroshima Day, observed on August 6, commemorates the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima by the U.S., which instantly killed...
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History
History
Rabindranath Tagore
07 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Rabindranath Tagore passed away 83 years ago on 7th August 1941. About: Rabindranath Tagore was a multifaceted Indian...
Current Affairs
New Method to Predict Amplitude of Upcoming Solar Cycle Enhances Space Weather Forecasting
07 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Astronomers have identified a new correlation using 100 years of solar data from the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory. This discovery...
History
Rana Uday Singh
06 August 2024 | The Study IASEarly Life and Background: Birth and Parentage: Born on August 4, 1522 AD, son of Rana Sanga of Mewar. Childhood:...
Art and Culture
10th National Handloom Day Celebrations
06 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: “VIRAASAT,” an exhibition marking the 10th National Handloom Day, has commenced at Handloom Haat, New Delhi. The event features...
Current Affairs
The ‘Flying Rivers’ Causing Devastating Floods in India
05 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Heavy rains and floods have recently impacted various parts of India, resulting in loss of life and displacing thousands...
Current Affairs
Odisha’s Initiative to Plant Palm Trees to Combat Lightning Strikes
05 August 2024 | The Study IASWhy in the News? Odisha has recently approved a plan to plant 19 lakh palm trees to combat lightning strikes,...
Geography
Devastating Landslides In Wayanad
03 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Recently, Wayanad, Kerala experienced severe landslides due to extreme rainfall and fragile ecological conditions, with over 140 mm of...
Geography
Overview of Cloudburst: Mechanism, Causes, Impact & Initiatives
03 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Recently, a cloudburst in Kedarnath caused significant damage, leading to a sharp rise in the Mandakini River’s water level...
Geography
Giant Waves, Monster Winds and Earth’s Strongest Current
01 August 2024 | The Study IASThe Southern Ocean: Overview The Southern Ocean is known for its wild and dynamic nature, characterised by some of the...
Current Affairs
Delay in Census
31 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: The reduced Budget 2024-25 allocation of ₹1,309.46 crore for the Census, down from ₹3,768 crore in 2021-22, suggests that...
Current Affairs
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
30 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: On July 29, the death anniversary of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, his significant contributions to 19th-century education & social reform...
Current Affairs
Managing Urban Flooding: Challenges and Solutions
30 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned us of very heavy rain in Mumbai and Thane. Overview of...
Current Affairs
Kalpana Dutta
29 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: On July 27, the birth anniversary of Kalpana Dutta (1913-1995), a pivotal figure in India’s revolutionary history, is observed....
Art and Culture
Kalaripayattu
27 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Recognises Kalaripayattu Federation of India for Promotion of Kalaripayattu in Country. Overview...
