Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is the new crop insurance scheme launched by Central Government. PMFBY will replace the existing two schemes National Agricultural Insurance Scheme as well as Modified NAIS which have had some inherent drawbacks. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana which will … [Read more...] about Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: The New Crop Insurance Scheme
Earthquakes: Everything you need to know
Earthquakes are a natural phenomenon that occurs when there is a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, resulting in the shaking or trembling of the ground. These events are caused by the movement of the Earth's tectonic plates and are a common geological occurrence. Read here to learn … [Read more...] about Earthquakes: Everything you need to know
Sedition in India: Section 124 A of IPC vs Freedom of Speech
"Sedition" refers to conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch. In India, the offense of sedition is covered under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This section has been a subject of debate and controversy, with discussions often centering … [Read more...] about Sedition in India: Section 124 A of IPC vs Freedom of Speech
Volcanoes: Everything You Need To Know
A volcano is an opening in the earth’s crust through which gases, molten rock materials (lava), ash, steam etc. are emitted outward in the course of an eruption. Such vents or openings occur in those parts of the earth’s crust where the rock strata are relatively weak. Volcanic activity is an … [Read more...] about Volcanoes: Everything You Need To Know
Endogenic Forces and Evolution of Land forms
We have already seen that Geomorphic processes can create land forms. We also know that endogenic forces (internal) and exogenic forces (external) are the two main types of geomorphic processes which results in earth movements. In this post, let's study endogenic forces in detail. Endogenic Forces … [Read more...] about Endogenic Forces and Evolution of Land forms
Euthanasia – Arguments in Favour and Against
Euthanasia is the deliberate act of ending a person's life to relieve them of suffering. It is a complex and ethically sensitive topic that has sparked debates and discussions worldwide. There are different forms of euthanasia, and it is regulated differently in various countries. Euthanasia … [Read more...] about Euthanasia – Arguments in Favour and Against
Geomorphic Processes and Earth Movements
Geomorphic processes are natural mechanisms that shape and alter the Earth's surface over time, forming various landforms such as mountains, valleys, plains, and plateaus. These processes are driven by forces originating within the Earth (endogenic processes) or from external sources (exogenic … [Read more...] about Geomorphic Processes and Earth Movements
Indo-Islamic Architecture (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
In this article, we discuss the Indo-Islamic architecture, which is also known as Indo-Saracenic architecture. This is the last chapter (8th) of the NCERT textbook 'An Introduction to Indian Art' - Part 1. This post finishes our task of covering the highlights of the book in an exam-friendly … [Read more...] about Indo-Islamic Architecture (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
Indian Bronze Sculpture (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
In this article, we discuss the Indian Bronze Sculptures. The post deals with bronze casting techniques, bronze sculptures in North and South India, and some of the important examples of bronze sculptures like Nataraja. As you rightly guessed, this article is a part of the Indian Culture series … [Read more...] about Indian Bronze Sculpture (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
Temple Architecture and Sculpture – Hindu, Buddhist and Jain (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
In this mega-article, we shall discuss about the Indian temple architecture and sculpture in detail. This post is a part of the Indian Culture compilation based on the NCERT text book 'An Introduction to Indian Art' - Part 1. In the previous articles we have discussed about the Later Mural … [Read more...] about Temple Architecture and Sculpture – Hindu, Buddhist and Jain (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
