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14/07/2022

The Shuddhi Movement led by Swami Dayananda Saraswati was one of the crucial events in the Indian Struggle for Freedom. The early 20th century was a phase of several religious and cultural movements in India. Both Hindus and Muslims were becoming ever more assertive in cultural and political spheres. The consolidation of British imperialism was accompanied by an expansion of Christianity in India. The expansion of Christianity was seen as a threat to Hindu religious identity. It was felt so more because of the increasing conversion of Hindus to Christianity.

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The Shuddhi Movement led by Swami Dayananda Saraswati was one of the crucial events in the Indian Struggle for Freedom. The early 20th century was a phase of

14/07/2022

The Archaeological sources can be divided into three groups, Archaeological Remains & Monuments, Inscriptions, and Coins. Beginning from the first phase of human life immense amount of archaeological evidence has been gathered through excavation & exploration. This evidence constituted a very important source of understanding of life in India during the ancient age.

The archaeological excavation commenced around the middle of the 19th Century. Archaeologist such as Alexander Cunningham was at the forefront. They brought to light many hidden dimensions of life in India in the Ancient age.

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Now in this section, we will find more details about historiography and archaeological sources which is the architect of the Historiography.

22/04/2022

President Joe Biden announced an additional $1.3 billion in new weaponry and economic aid for Ukraine on Thursday, promising to seek much more from Congress to keep the guns, ammo, and cash flowing.

Biden stated that the fresh military help will be provided “straight to the front lines of independence.” “Putin expects us to lose interest,” Biden remarked. “Western solidarity will shatter,” the Russian president predicts, “and once again, we’ll prove him wrong.”

For the increasing fight in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region, the new package includes $800 million in military aid for much-needed heavy artillery, 144,000 rounds of ammunition, and drones. It builds on Biden’s prior approval of $2.6 billion in military support.

A new $500 million in direct economic assistance to Ukraine has been approved for government wages, pensions, and other initiatives. Since Russia’s incursion began about two months ago, the US has provided $1 billion in economic assistance.

Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressed gratitude but stated

President Joe Biden announced an additional $1.3 billion in new weaponry and economic aid for Ukraine on Thursday, promising

22/04/2022

The World Health Organization said on Friday that Pfizer’s Covid-19 antiviral tablet Paxlovid is “highly recommended” for people with milder types of the disease who are nonetheless in danger of hospitalisation.

However, the UN agency expressed “grave worry” that the access disparities seen with Covid vaccinations would result in low- and middle-income countries being “pushed to the back of the line.”

According to the WHO’s specialists in the BMJ medical journal, Pfizer’s combination of Nirmatrelvir and Ritonavir was the “better choice” of treatment for unvaccinated, aged, or immunocompromised persons with Covid. For the same patients, the WHO issued a “conditional (weak) recommendation” for Gilead Sciences’ antiviral medication remdesivir, which it had previously advised against.

Paxloid for COVID-19
Paxlovid was recommended by the WHO over Remdesivir, Merck’s molnupiravir tablet, and monoclonal antibodies. According to the WHO’s specialists, Pfizer’s oral therapy reduces hospitalization better than “existing alternatives,” has fewer worries about hazards than molnupiravir, and is easier to administer than intravenous remdesivir and antibodies.

Paxlovid lowered the risk of hospital admission by 85 percent in two trials involving approximately 3,100 participants, according to the new guideline. The trials also “indicated no significant difference in mortality” and “little or no risk of treatment cessation due to side effects.” The advice is for anyone over the age of 18, but not for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

It also doesn’t apply to people who have a low risk of disease consequences because the benefit would be negligible.

WHO specialists also failed to provide an opinion for people
Due to a paucity of data, WHO specialists also failed to provide an opinion for people with severe manifestations of the disease. The WHO, on the other hand, emphasized the antiviral medicines’ limits. They explained, “The treatment can only be given while the sickness is in its early stages.”

This requires people to test positive immediately and be prescribed the tablet by a doctor, all of which can be difficult for low- and middle-income nations, according to the WHO. Covid tablets, on the other hand, have been hailed as a potentially game-changing move in ending the pandemic because they can be taken at home rather than in a hospital. Patients must begin taking Paxlovid pills within five days of the onset of symptoms, with a five-day treatment following.

The World Health Organization said on Friday that Pfizer's Covid-19 antiviral tablet Paxlovid is "highly recommended" for

23/01/2022

A delegation of Tamilian MPs of Sri Lanka handed over the letter to the Indian High Commissioner in Colombo seeking the intervention of the Indian Prime Minister in the political solution for the Tamil People.

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Tamilian MP of Sri Lanka seeks Indian PM intervention in their political solution. They have written letter to New Delhi and asked PM's role in solution

05/01/2021

India is the land of temples where one can as many temples as one is willing to locate. Temple Architecture is different as per the geographical, linguistic, and cultural differences are in existence.

India is the land of temples where one can as many temples as one is willing to locate. Temple Architecture is different as per the geographical, linguistic,

29/12/2020

The occasional development of surface waters of the ocean along the coastal regions is called as El Nino effect. This El Nino name was first given to the occasional development of warm water surface on the coastal surface of Peru and Ecuador.
El Nino effects reduce nutrient-rich deep ocean water and the usual decrease of upwelling of cold water is noted. These effects normally observed around December and may last up to a few weeks to months. In extreme cases, El Nino effects have lasted for years. El Nino effects which were developed in 1991 stayed till 1995.

The occasional development of surface waters of the ocean along the coastal regions is called as El Nino effect. This El Nino name was first given to the

29/12/2020

The horizontal flow of air is described as the wind. The movement and direction of winds are controlled by these four forces; Pressure gradient force, Centripetal force, Coriolis force, and Frictional force.
Winds are further divided into three categories. To know more about Winds and their types. Follow the link

In this section, we will discuss Winds, their types. The horizontal flow of air is described as the wind. The movement and direction of winds are controlled

24/11/2020

Recently, there was news about the successful testing of missiles with the QRSAM system. The first such test was conducted on 13th November 2020 and while the second was being conducted on 17th November 2020. This QRSAM weapon system was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for the Indian Army. This weapon system can be configured on highly mobile platforms and it will also help to ground moving patrolling of the Indian army by protecting them from Air attacks.
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18/11/2020

The Government of India is taking preventive measures to overcome the situation of power transmission line failures due to the falling of line towers in natural calamities such as earthquakes or cyclones. Aiming at that vision, Structural Engineering Research Centre (SERC) a laboratory-based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and a constituent of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), developed an indigenous technology named as Emergency Retrieval System (ERS). This ERS can help for the quick retrieval of transmission of power.

The Government of India is taking preventive measures to overcome the situation of power transmission lines failures due to the falling of line towers in

18/11/2020

The first such test was conducted on 13th November 2020 and while the second was being conducted on 17th November 2020. This QRSAM weapon system was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for the Indian Army. This weapon system can be configured on highly mobile platforms and it will also help to ground moving patrolling of the Indian army by protecting them from Air attacks.

Recently, there was news about the successful testing of missiles with the QRSAM system. The first such test was conducted on 13th November 2020 and while the

03/11/2020

The French Satirical or one can say that the most controversial magazine “Charlie Hebdo” is again under limelight after it republished a series of controversial cartoons of the founder of Islam, Prophet Mohammad. This satirical magazine is no stranger to controversy, extremist threats, and violence. Earlier, in 2015 magazine’s office was attacked by terrorists for this similar series of controversial cartoons. Hebdo is French slang for the weekly newspapers. Read more at the link given below.

The French Satirical or one can say that the most controversial magazine "Charlie Hebdo" is again under limelight after it republished a series of