CONTENTS
- The complexities for implementing a No-Fly zone
- The legacy of Savitribai and Jyotirao Phule
- Donate a Pension Scheme
- India Abstains at UNHRC
- Theyyam
The Complexities for Implementing a No-Fly Zone
Context:
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General stated that the organisation would not designate the Ukranian airspace as a ‘No Fly Zone’ which he said would lead to a full-fledged war in Europe, involving many more countries and resulting in greater human suffering.
Relevance:
GS II- International Relations
Dimensions of the Article:
- What is a No-Fly Zone?
- What is the feasibility of ‘No fly zone’ over Ukraine?
- What are the broad contours in a No-Fly Zone?
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The legacy of Savitribai and Jyotirao Phule
Context:
Recently, Maharashtra Governor has received flak for his remarks on the social reformist couple Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule.
Relevance:
GS II- Modern Indian History
Dimensions of the Article:
- Who were the Phules?
- The Phules’ endeavours and legacy
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Donate a Pension Scheme
Context:
The Union Labour and Employment Ministry has launched the “donate a pension” scheme.
Relevance:
GS II- Government policies and Interventions
Dimensions of the Article:
- About ‘Donate a Pension’ Scheme
- Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM)
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India Abstains at UNHRC
Context:
Recently, India abstained on a vote at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The Council moved the resolution to set up an international commission of enquiry into Russia’s actions in Ukraine.
- India has also abstained from similar resolutions in the United Nations General Assembly and United Nations Security Council.
Relevance:
GS II- International Relations (Bilateral Groupings & Agreements)
Dimensions of the Article:
- About UN Human Rights Council
- Membership
- Issues
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Theyyam
Context:
Recently, Kerala Tourism department have started live streaming of an annual temple festival called Theyyam performances, to promote cultural tourism.
Relevance:
GS I- Art and Culture
What is Theyyam?
- Theyyam is a popular ritual form of dance worship in Kerala and Karnataka, India.
- It is also performed during the ‘Kaliyattam festival’.
- It is a popular tradition of thousands of years old based on dance prayer performed in temples of South India, especially Kerala and Karnataka.
- Most Theyyams are believed to be the incarnations of Shiva or Shakti (the consort of Shiva). Or they have strong associations with these principal deities of Hinduism.
- Theyyam is performed by males, except the Devakoothu theyyam; the Devakoothu is the only Theyyam ritual performed by women.
- Theyyam incorporates aspects of tribal and primitive religion through the worship of deities, warriors, tribal gods and Muslim characters based on ancient fables.
- During the performance artists do a lot of adornment and wear royal clothes and jewellery.
- It is performed only in the Thekkumbad Kulom temple.
-Source: The Hindu
