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6 January 2021

Warli Adivasi Revolt ●This revolt changed the lives of Adivasis and led to the enactment of the Tenancy Act and other democratic reforms in Maharashtra. ●The condition of the tribal people of Warli was horrendous in the 1940s. ●Most Adivasis had been reduced to the position of tenants or bonded laborers, bonded to the landlord … Read more

5 January 2021

BEE Star Rating ●BEE rating is an energy efficiency standard for appliances sold in India.●The higher the star rating, the less electricity an appliance consumes●Each appliance gets between one and five stars, with five stars meaning that it’s extremely efficient and is likely to keep your electricity bills in check.●These star labels are issued by … Read more

4 January 2021

COVAXIN ●India’s indigenous COVID-19 vaccine by Bharat Biotech is developed in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) – National Institute of Virology (NIV). ● The indigenous, inactivated vaccine is developed and manufactured in Bharat Biotech’s BSL-3 (Bio-Safety Level 3) high containment facility. ●The vaccine will be used as a “back-up”, only if … Read more

2 January 2021

ARTICLE 213 ●Governor of an Indian state draws ordinance making power from Article 213 of the Constitution of India. ●This Article empowers the Governor to promulgate Ordinance, during the recess of the legislature, if circumstances exist which render it necessary for him to take immediate action. Bill and keep (B&K or BAK) ●Bill & keep … Read more