Subject: History and Culture
Why in News?
As the nation celebrates the 133rd birth anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar, one of his most significant contributions - the Mahad Satyagraha of 1927, is worth recalling.
Background of the Satyagraha:
Events at the Mahad Satyagraha:
Reaction of Upper Caste Hindus and Impact:
Significance of Mahad Satyagraha:
Source: Indian Express
Subject: History and Culture
Why in News?
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre (on April 13, 1919) was a pivotal moment in the course of India’s struggle for independence, as it marked a turning point in Indians’ relationship with their British colonisers.
Source: Indian Express
Subject: Geography
Why in News?
Recently, a study ‘Geospatial modelling and mapping of soil erosion in India’ classified soil erosion on a pan-India basis for the first time.
Overview
Types of Soil Erosion
Impacts of Soil Erosion
Call to Action
Conclusion
Source: DTE
Subject: International Relations
A revised tax treaty between India and Mauritius will come into effect upon signing, without retrospective application.
Source: Indian Express
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Subject: International Relations
Why in News?
Switzerland is set to host a significant international conference involving over 100 countries to facilitate peace discussions for Ukraine after a prolonged period of conflict.
Source: Indian Express
Subject: Science and Technology
Why in News?
Researchers have created artificial platelets to halt bleeding and accelerate healing at injury sites.
Source: Medicalxpress
Subject: Science and Technology
Why in News?
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said its PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission has practically left zero debris in earth’s orbit.
Source: NDTV
Subject: Environment and Ecology
India has lost 2.33 million hectares of tree cover since 2000, according to the latest data from the Global Forest Watch monitoring project.
Source: DTE
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