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Kyoto protocol is an international treaty that commits state parties to reduction in ?
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75%
Greenhouse gas emission
16%
Nuclear armaments
7%
Poverty
3%
Agricultural subsidy
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Environment degradation means ?
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8%
Adverse change brought in by human activities
20%
Ecological imbalance because of ecological diversity
13%
Overall degradation of environment attributes
59%
All of the above
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Why does the Government of India promote the use of Neem-coated Ureaβ in agriculture?
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14%
It is a combination of a weedicide and a fertilizer for particular crops
42%
Release of Neem oil in the soil increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms
33%
Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil
12%
Nitrous oxide, which is a greenhouse gas, is not at all released into atmosphere by crop fields
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In the Parliament of India, the purpose of calling attention motion is?
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9%
To ask for the removal of a minister for inappropriate or violent behaviour.
31%
To let members raise discussion for short durations without a formal motion or vote thereon.
34%
To allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance.
27%
To call the attention of a Minister to any matter of urgent public importance.
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*π‘οΈMajor Ports on Eastern Coast*
*βοΈ1) Tutocorin (Tamil Nadu):-* artificial port located in Gulf of Mannar, all-weather port, trades in fertilizers and petrochemical products
*βοΈ2) Chennai (Tamil Nadu):-* artificial port, India's second busiest port
*βοΈ3) Ennore (Tamil Nadu):-* India's first corporatised port
*βοΈ4) Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh):-* deepest port of India, deals with the export of iron ore to Japan, with ship-building and fixing facilities
*βοΈ5) Paradip (Odisha):-* natural harbour, deals with the export of Iron and Aluminum
*βοΈ6) Haldia (West Bengal):-* riverine port, situated on Hugli River, known as Diamond Harbour, formed to relieve pressure on Kolkata port
*βοΈ7) Kolkata (West Bengal):-* riverine port, oldest operating port in India, constructed by British East India Company, trades in jute, tea, coal and steel.
*βοΈ1) Tutocorin (Tamil Nadu):-* artificial port located in Gulf of Mannar, all-weather port, trades in fertilizers and petrochemical products
*βοΈ2) Chennai (Tamil Nadu):-* artificial port, India's second busiest port
*βοΈ3) Ennore (Tamil Nadu):-* India's first corporatised port
*βοΈ4) Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh):-* deepest port of India, deals with the export of iron ore to Japan, with ship-building and fixing facilities
*βοΈ5) Paradip (Odisha):-* natural harbour, deals with the export of Iron and Aluminum
*βοΈ6) Haldia (West Bengal):-* riverine port, situated on Hugli River, known as Diamond Harbour, formed to relieve pressure on Kolkata port
*βοΈ7) Kolkata (West Bengal):-* riverine port, oldest operating port in India, constructed by British East India Company, trades in jute, tea, coal and steel.
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*π‘οΈLEADER OF THE HOUSE*
βοΈUnder the Rules of Lok Sabha, the βLeader of the Houseβ means the prime minister, if he is a member of the Lok Sabha, or a minister who is a member of the Lok Sabha and is nominated by the prime minister to function as the Leader of the House.
βοΈThere is also a βLeader of the Houseβ in the Rajya Sabha. He is a minister and a member of the Rajya Sabha and is nominated by the prime minister to function as such.
βοΈThe leader of the house in either House is an important functionary and exercises direct influence on the conduct of business. He can also nominate a deputy leader of the House. The same functionary in USA is known as the βmajority leaderβ.
βοΈUnder the Rules of Lok Sabha, the βLeader of the Houseβ means the prime minister, if he is a member of the Lok Sabha, or a minister who is a member of the Lok Sabha and is nominated by the prime minister to function as the Leader of the House.
βοΈThere is also a βLeader of the Houseβ in the Rajya Sabha. He is a minister and a member of the Rajya Sabha and is nominated by the prime minister to function as such.
βοΈThe leader of the house in either House is an important functionary and exercises direct influence on the conduct of business. He can also nominate a deputy leader of the House. The same functionary in USA is known as the βmajority leaderβ.
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*π‘οΈList of Foreign Travellers Visited VIJAYANAGARA*
*βοΈAbu Abdullah/ lbn Batuta (Book:Rihla) -* Morocco - Harihara I
*βοΈNicolo de Conti -* Italy - Devaraya-II
*βοΈAbdur Razzaq -* Persia - Devaraya-II
*βοΈAthanasius Nikitin -* Russia - Virupaksha Raya II
*βοΈLudvico de Vorthema -* Italy - Krishna Deva Raya
*βοΈDuarte Barbosa -* Portugal - Krishna Deva Raya
*βοΈDominigo Paes -* Portugal - Krishna Deva Raya
*βοΈFernao Nuniz -* Portugal - Achyuta Deva Raya
*βοΈMarco Polo -* Venice - Achyuta Deva Raya
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*βοΈAbu Abdullah/ lbn Batuta (Book:Rihla) -* Morocco - Harihara I
*βοΈNicolo de Conti -* Italy - Devaraya-II
*βοΈAbdur Razzaq -* Persia - Devaraya-II
*βοΈAthanasius Nikitin -* Russia - Virupaksha Raya II
*βοΈLudvico de Vorthema -* Italy - Krishna Deva Raya
*βοΈDuarte Barbosa -* Portugal - Krishna Deva Raya
*βοΈDominigo Paes -* Portugal - Krishna Deva Raya
*βοΈFernao Nuniz -* Portugal - Achyuta Deva Raya
*βοΈMarco Polo -* Venice - Achyuta Deva Raya
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*πΆBhima Riverβ΅*
πThe Bhima River (also known as the Chandrabagha River) is a major river in southwest India.
πIt is a major tributary of the Krishna River.
*π§Course*
πIt originates in the Bhimashankar hills near Karjat on the western side of the Western Ghats, inthe Pune District of Maharashtra.
πBhima flows southeast through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana.
πThe Bhima River merges into the Krishna River at Kadlur (Raichur) in Karnataka.
πThis 861 km-long river has the Western Ghats on the west, the Balaghat Range in the north, and the Mahadeo Hills in the south.
πIt runs in a well-entrenched valley, and its banks are heavily populated.
πThe total basin area of the river is 48,631 sq. km, out of which 75 percent lie in the state of Maharashtra.
πThe river is rain-fed, and the volume of the river varies based on the monsoonal changes.
πMajor tributaries are the Sina and Nira rivers.
πPandharpur is an important pilgrimage centre located on the right bank of Bhima River.
πThe Bhima River (also known as the Chandrabagha River) is a major river in southwest India.
πIt is a major tributary of the Krishna River.
*π§Course*
πIt originates in the Bhimashankar hills near Karjat on the western side of the Western Ghats, inthe Pune District of Maharashtra.
πBhima flows southeast through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana.
πThe Bhima River merges into the Krishna River at Kadlur (Raichur) in Karnataka.
πThis 861 km-long river has the Western Ghats on the west, the Balaghat Range in the north, and the Mahadeo Hills in the south.
πIt runs in a well-entrenched valley, and its banks are heavily populated.
πThe total basin area of the river is 48,631 sq. km, out of which 75 percent lie in the state of Maharashtra.
πThe river is rain-fed, and the volume of the river varies based on the monsoonal changes.
πMajor tributaries are the Sina and Nira rivers.
πPandharpur is an important pilgrimage centre located on the right bank of Bhima River.
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*π‘οΈImportant Conferences Related to Environment*
βοΈRamsar Convention - 1971
βοΈConvention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora - 1973
βοΈMontreal Protocol - 1987
βοΈVienna Convention - 1988
βοΈConvention on Biological Diversity (CBD) - 1992
βοΈUnited Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) - 1992
βοΈBasel Convention - 1989
βοΈRio Summit - 1992
βοΈStockholm Convention - 2001
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety - 2000
βοΈUN-REDD - 2008
βοΈNagoya Protocol - 2010
βοΈMinamata Convention - 2013
ο»Ώο»ΏβοΈUnited Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) - 1994
βοΈKyoto Protocol - 1997
βοΈRotterdam Convention - 1998
βοΈRamsar Convention - 1971
βοΈConvention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora - 1973
βοΈMontreal Protocol - 1987
βοΈVienna Convention - 1988
βοΈConvention on Biological Diversity (CBD) - 1992
βοΈUnited Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) - 1992
βοΈBasel Convention - 1989
βοΈRio Summit - 1992
βοΈStockholm Convention - 2001
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety - 2000
βοΈUN-REDD - 2008
βοΈNagoya Protocol - 2010
βοΈMinamata Convention - 2013
ο»Ώο»ΏβοΈUnited Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) - 1994
βοΈKyoto Protocol - 1997
βοΈRotterdam Convention - 1998
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*π‘οΈSixth Schedule*
βοΈProvides power to tribal communities to administer tribal areas in Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, And Mizoram under art 244 (2) and art 275 (1) of the constitution.
*πAdvantages*
βοΈDemocratic devolution of powers
βοΈPreserves and promotes distinct culture of region
βοΈProtect agrarian rights such as land
βοΈEnhance transfer of funds
*πIssues*
βοΈLimited geographical coverage
βοΈFinancial mismanagement and rampant corruption
βοΈFinancial dependency over state authority
βοΈConflicts over consultation between governor and council of ministers
βοΈLack authority of resources for implementing schemes like mgnrega.
βοΈLack of codification of customary laws
βοΈLack of skilled professionals.
βοΈCreation of elected village councils
βοΈRegular election by state election commission
βοΈRecognize gram sabha under laws
βοΈBring transparency in planning, implementation, and monitoring of developmental programmes.
βοΈProvides power to tribal communities to administer tribal areas in Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, And Mizoram under art 244 (2) and art 275 (1) of the constitution.
*πAdvantages*
βοΈDemocratic devolution of powers
βοΈPreserves and promotes distinct culture of region
βοΈProtect agrarian rights such as land
βοΈEnhance transfer of funds
*πIssues*
βοΈLimited geographical coverage
βοΈFinancial mismanagement and rampant corruption
βοΈFinancial dependency over state authority
βοΈConflicts over consultation between governor and council of ministers
βοΈLack authority of resources for implementing schemes like mgnrega.
βοΈLack of codification of customary laws
βοΈLack of skilled professionals.
βοΈCreation of elected village councils
βοΈRegular election by state election commission
βοΈRecognize gram sabha under laws
βοΈBring transparency in planning, implementation, and monitoring of developmental programmes.
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*π‘οΈImpact of a Falling Rupee*
π *Mnemonic:-* "CRISIS"-- Rupee Depreciation Triggers an Economic CRISIS!
*βοΈC- Costlier Imports*- Crude oil, electronics, and raw materials become expensive.
*βοΈR- Rising Inflation-* Businesses pass higher import costs to consumers.
*βοΈI- Investor Flight-* Foreign investors withdraw capital from Indian markets.
*βοΈS- Shrinking Export Gains-* Inflation-driven input costs negate export benefits.
*βοΈI- Increasing Debt Burden-* Foreign debt becomes expensive, raising repayment costs.
*βοΈS- Stock Market Volatility-* Economic uncertainty reduces foreign investments.
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π *Mnemonic:-* "CRISIS"-- Rupee Depreciation Triggers an Economic CRISIS!
*βοΈC- Costlier Imports*- Crude oil, electronics, and raw materials become expensive.
*βοΈR- Rising Inflation-* Businesses pass higher import costs to consumers.
*βοΈI- Investor Flight-* Foreign investors withdraw capital from Indian markets.
*βοΈS- Shrinking Export Gains-* Inflation-driven input costs negate export benefits.
*βοΈI- Increasing Debt Burden-* Foreign debt becomes expensive, raising repayment costs.
*βοΈS- Stock Market Volatility-* Economic uncertainty reduces foreign investments.
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*π‘οΈRetired Judge*
βοΈAt any time, the chief justice of India can request a retired judge of the Supreme Court or a retired judge of a high court (who is duly qualified for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court) to act as a judge of the Supreme Court for a temporary period.
βοΈHe can do so only with the previous consent of the president and also of the person to be so appointed.
βοΈSuch a judge is entitled to such allowances as the president may determine.
βοΈHe will also enjoy all the jurisdiction, powers and privileges of a judge of Supreme Court. But, he will not otherwise be deemed to be a judge of the Supreme Court.
βοΈAt any time, the chief justice of India can request a retired judge of the Supreme Court or a retired judge of a high court (who is duly qualified for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court) to act as a judge of the Supreme Court for a temporary period.
βοΈHe can do so only with the previous consent of the president and also of the person to be so appointed.
βοΈSuch a judge is entitled to such allowances as the president may determine.
βοΈHe will also enjoy all the jurisdiction, powers and privileges of a judge of Supreme Court. But, he will not otherwise be deemed to be a judge of the Supreme Court.
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*πKeywords in Preamble*
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β D- Democratic
β R- Republic
β S- Sovereign
β S- Social
β S- Secular
β J-Justice
β L-Liberty
β E-Equality
β B-Brotherhood-word used in the preamble is βfraternityβ
β I-Integrity
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β R- Republic
β S- Sovereign
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β J-Justice
β L-Liberty
β E-Equality
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*π‘οΈGreen Hydrogen Hubs β MNRE*
*πRecognised Ports:-*
βοΈDeendayal (Gujarat)
βοΈV.O. Chidambaranar (Tamil Nadu)
βοΈParadip (Odisha)
*πPurpose:-* Boost clean fuel innovation, green investments & industrial participation.
*πAbout NGHM (National Green Hydrogen Mission):-*
*βοΈLaunch:-* Jan 2023
*βοΈGoal:-* Make India a Global Hub for Green Hydrogen production, use & export.
*βοΈTarget:-* 5 MMT Green Hydrogen/year by 2030.
*πRecognised Ports:-*
βοΈDeendayal (Gujarat)
βοΈV.O. Chidambaranar (Tamil Nadu)
βοΈParadip (Odisha)
*πPurpose:-* Boost clean fuel innovation, green investments & industrial participation.
*πAbout NGHM (National Green Hydrogen Mission):-*
*βοΈLaunch:-* Jan 2023
*βοΈGoal:-* Make India a Global Hub for Green Hydrogen production, use & export.
*βοΈTarget:-* 5 MMT Green Hydrogen/year by 2030.
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*π‘οΈBhakti Saint & their time Period*
βοΈShankara (788 - 820 AD)
βοΈRamanuja (1017-1137 A.D)
βοΈBasava (12th Century)
βοΈMadhva (1238-1319 AD)
βοΈRamanada (15th century)
βοΈKabir (1440-1510 AD)
βοΈChaitanya (1468-1533 AD)
βοΈGuru Nanak Dev (1469-1538 AD)
βοΈPurandara (15th century)
βοΈDadu Dayal (1544-1603 AD)
βοΈSurdas (1483-1563 AD)
βοΈVallabhacharya (1479-1531 AD)
βοΈShankaradeva (1499-1569 AD)
βοΈMirabai (1498-1563 AD)
βοΈHaridas (1478-1573 AD)
βοΈTulasidas (1532-1623 AD)
βοΈNamdeva (1270-1309 AD)
βοΈJnanesvar (1275-1296 AD)
βοΈEknath (1533-1599AD)
βοΈTukaram (1608?- 1650AD).
βοΈShankara (788 - 820 AD)
βοΈRamanuja (1017-1137 A.D)
βοΈBasava (12th Century)
βοΈMadhva (1238-1319 AD)
βοΈRamanada (15th century)
βοΈKabir (1440-1510 AD)
βοΈChaitanya (1468-1533 AD)
βοΈGuru Nanak Dev (1469-1538 AD)
βοΈPurandara (15th century)
βοΈDadu Dayal (1544-1603 AD)
βοΈSurdas (1483-1563 AD)
βοΈVallabhacharya (1479-1531 AD)
βοΈShankaradeva (1499-1569 AD)
βοΈMirabai (1498-1563 AD)
βοΈHaridas (1478-1573 AD)
βοΈTulasidas (1532-1623 AD)
βοΈNamdeva (1270-1309 AD)
βοΈJnanesvar (1275-1296 AD)
βοΈEknath (1533-1599AD)
βοΈTukaram (1608?- 1650AD).
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*π‘οΈTricks to remember important Vanilla Countries in Indian Ocean*
*πTrick:- MalSy Gone Mad at MauRya*
*βοΈMal = Mayotte*
*βοΈSy = Seychelles*
*βοΈGone = cone =Comoros*
*βοΈMad = Madagascar*
*βοΈMau = Mauritius*
*βοΈRya = Reunion island*
*βοΈMaldives is no more member of Vanilla Islands.*
*πTrick:- MalSy Gone Mad at MauRya*
*βοΈMal = Mayotte*
*βοΈSy = Seychelles*
*βοΈGone = cone =Comoros*
*βοΈMad = Madagascar*
*βοΈMau = Mauritius*
*βοΈRya = Reunion island*
*βοΈMaldives is no more member of Vanilla Islands.*
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*π‘οΈPattachitra Painting*
*πOrigin*
βοΈPattachitra (Sanskrit: pata = cloth, chitra = picture) refers to scroll painting traditions from:
βοΈOdisha β associated with Jagannath cult (esp. Puri)
βοΈWest Bengal β distinct regional form
*πThemes*
βοΈMythological and devotional depictions:
βοΈJagannath, Krishna Leela, Hindu gods & goddesses
βοΈEpisodes from Puranas and Vaishnava lore
*πTechnique*
βοΈPainted on:
βοΈTreated cloth (coated with chalk-gum paste, polished)
βοΈPalm leaves (in some variations)
βοΈNatural pigments: vegetable & mineral-based
βοΈArtists are known as Chitrakars
*πStylistic Features*
βοΈBold black outlines, rich natural colors:
βοΈRed, yellow, blue, green, white
βοΈCharacteristic elements:
βοΈAlmond-shaped eyes, ornate jewelry, compact storytelling
βοΈIntricate decorative borders
*πNote*
βοΈA key form of narrative visual storytelling deeply linked to temple rituals, especially Rath Yatra in Puri.
*πOrigin*
βοΈPattachitra (Sanskrit: pata = cloth, chitra = picture) refers to scroll painting traditions from:
βοΈOdisha β associated with Jagannath cult (esp. Puri)
βοΈWest Bengal β distinct regional form
*πThemes*
βοΈMythological and devotional depictions:
βοΈJagannath, Krishna Leela, Hindu gods & goddesses
βοΈEpisodes from Puranas and Vaishnava lore
*πTechnique*
βοΈPainted on:
βοΈTreated cloth (coated with chalk-gum paste, polished)
βοΈPalm leaves (in some variations)
βοΈNatural pigments: vegetable & mineral-based
βοΈArtists are known as Chitrakars
*πStylistic Features*
βοΈBold black outlines, rich natural colors:
βοΈRed, yellow, blue, green, white
βοΈCharacteristic elements:
βοΈAlmond-shaped eyes, ornate jewelry, compact storytelling
βοΈIntricate decorative borders
*πNote*
βοΈA key form of narrative visual storytelling deeply linked to temple rituals, especially Rath Yatra in Puri.
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*π‘οΈEight Fold Path of Buddhism*
*πTrick - EVIL SCAM*
*βοΈE - Right Effort*
*βοΈV - Right View*
*βοΈI - Right Intention*
*βοΈL - Right Livelihood*
*βοΈS - Right Speech*
*βοΈC - Right Concentration*
*βοΈA - Right Action*
*βοΈM - Right Mindfulness*
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*βοΈE - Right Effort*
*βοΈV - Right View*
*βοΈI - Right Intention*
*βοΈL - Right Livelihood*
*βοΈS - Right Speech*
*βοΈC - Right Concentration*
*βοΈA - Right Action*
*βοΈM - Right Mindfulness*
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