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GS-I | |
Demand for Sarna Code | |
GS-II | |
What are the rules on expunging from the record? | |
GS-III |
Context
A British author has published a book telling of the fictionalised story of the Vijayanagara Kingdom. He took accounts of the poet named Pampa Kampana, who witnessed Vijayanagara’s many victories and defeats.
About Vijayanagara Kingdom
Its foundation
Rise under Krishna Deva Raya I
Why the Vijayanagara history is so much celebrated?
Vijayanagara’s contributions to culture and architecture
(1) Literary development
(2) Architectural development
Causes of its decline
Various travellers details of Vijayanagara kingdom
Source: The Hindu
Context
By studying juniper timbers, researchers from Cornell University & Cyprus Institute found that series of droughts may have precipitated Hittite empire's collapse.
About Hittites:
Hittite empire:
Source: Indian Express
Context
West Bengal Assembly has tabled a motion to recognize Sarna Religion of the tribals and have a Sarna Code.
Sarna Religion
Politics around the tribe
What sense does a separate code make?
Source: The Hindu
Context
Portions of a politicians’ speech delivered in Lok Sabha have been expunged — or removed — from the records of Parliament by the orders of the Speaker.
Constitutional immunity for parliamentary speeches
How should Parliamentary Speeches be?
Disciplinary action against unruly speeches
What is the expunging of speeches?
What happens after a word has been expunged?
Way forward
Source: PIB
Context
The Lok Sabha began a discussion on the general Budget but the House had to be adjourned before the scheduled time due to lack of quorum.
What is Quorum?
Who decides the Quorum?
Challenging a Quorum
Source: The Hindu
Context
The indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is set to be tested again with some changes suggested by the Army.
About Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM):
Source: Indian Express
Context
Astronomers have recently spotted a ring around a Pluto-sized dwarf planet called Quaoar in the outer reaches of the solar system.
Key facts about Quaoar:
What is Kuiper Belt?
Source: Indian Express
Context
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully tested the throttling of Vikas, its workhorse launch-vehicle engine.
About Vikas Engine:
Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC):
Source: PIB
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