Current Affairs

The European Union was established in 1993 and comprises 27 European nations.  Following the Maastricht Treaty, also known as the Treaty of the European Union (TEU), the EU came into force. 28 nations ratified the treaty, and it entered into … Continue reading →

Stem Cell  Stem cells are undifferentiated cells capable of self-renewal and of developing into specialized cells such as nerve, muscle, or blood cells. Sources Stem Cell: Bone marrow, Umbilical cord blood, Adipose tissue, Allografts, Amniotic fluid Stem Cell Therapy Stem … Continue reading →

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 Census Towns are settlements classified as urban by the Census of India, although they are generally governed as rural areas. Example Kerala: Avinissery, Kadamakkudy  Tamil Nadu: Neyveli Township, Chitlapakkam, Pallavaram Criteria for Declaring Census Towns Population: At least 5,000. Population … Continue reading →

Political Career Started as a Congress worker but left over disagreements, particularly on caste-based issues. Known for opposing Gandhi’s compromise on separate dining for Brahmin and non-Brahmin students. Self-Respect Movement Founded the Self-Respect Movement in 1925 to promote equality and … Continue reading →

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High Import Dependence: Heavy dependence on imports such as crude oil, natural gas, electronics, machinery, semiconductors and gold can increase the import bill. Rise in Global Commodity Prices: Higher international prices of crude oil, gas, metals and other commodities raise … Continue reading →

Origin: It originates in the Yamunotri Glacier on the southwestern slopes of Bandarpoonch Peak in the Mussoorie range of the Lower Himalayas. Passing States: It flows through Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana. It then enters Delhi and merges with the … Continue reading →

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Established: 1991 through the Treaty of Asunción (entered into force in 1995). Headquarters: Montevideo, Uruguay. ‘Nature: A regional trade bloc and customs union in South America aimed at promoting free trade and regional integration. Objectives Promote free trade and fluid … Continue reading →