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Efforts to minimize industrial wastewater can substantially reduce heavy metal pollution in the Ganga water in a short time span of a few months, a study carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic has shown. The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown provided a team of scientists from Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur a …
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Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate
GS-3 MODERNISATION OF POLICE FORCES (MPF) Vice President mentioned the umbrella scheme of Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF) in his address at an event in Secunderabad. About Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF) Scheme: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has been supplementing the efforts and resources of the States, from …
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GS-3 MERI SAHELI INITIATIVE What is the Meri Saheli Initiative? Indian Railways has launched ‘Meri Saheli’ initiative for focused action on security of women with an objective to provide safety and security to lady passengers travelling by trains. Under the initiative, a team of lady officer and staff have been …
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GS-3 TROPEX 21 TROPEX 21 which commenced in January is underway. About TROPEX: TROPEX (Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise) is Indian Navy’s largest exercise. It sees participation from all operational units of the Navy including ships, submarines, aircraft as well as units of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force and …
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GS-3 WORLD PULSES DAY February 10 is observed as World Pulses Day. About World Pulses Day: The UN General Assembly in 2019 decided to dedicate a day to Pulses to increase awareness and access to pulses globally known as World Pulses Day. The World Pulses Day falls on February 10 every year …
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GS-3 WORLD SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT 2021 PM inaugurates World Sustainable Development Summit 2021. About the Summit: The World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) is the annual flagship event of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). Started in 2001, the Summit has become a focal point for leaders and stakeholders across the …
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Scientists have found the first geological evidence of an earthquake at Himebasti Village on the border of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, documented by historians as Sadiya earthquake in history, which is recorded to have caused massive destruction in the region and almost destroyed the town in 1697 CE. This finding …
Read More »Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections
GS-3 JANANI SURAKSHA YOJANA (JSY) Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Rural Health Mission (NHM). It is being implemented with the objective of reducing maternal and infant mortality by promoting institutional delivery among pregnant women. The scheme is under implementation in all states and …
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GS-3 AYUSHMAN BHARAT PROGRAMME The Ayushman Bharat programme was launched in 2018 to address health issues at all levels – primary, secondary, and tertiary. It has two components: Pradhan Mantri Jan ArogyaYojana (PM-JAY), earlier known as the National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS) Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) Ayushman Bharat …
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GS-3 EFFECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON AGRICULTURE Important points: Climate change is perceptible through a rise in all India mean temperature and increased frequency of extreme rainfall events in the last three decades. This causes fluctuation in production of major crops in different years. Impact of climate change on Indian …
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GS-3 WAYANAD WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Important points: Located in Kerala, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS) is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It was established in 1973. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was the first from India to be included in the UNESCO designated World Network of Biosphere Reserves (designated in 2012). Other wildlife parks within the Reserve …
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GS-3 SRIVILLIPUTHUR–MEGAMALAI – 5TH TIGER RESERVE IN TN Important point: The tiger reserve will surround the Meghamalai and the SrivilliputhurGrizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuaries within it. The approval was given in the backdrop of the demand by the environmental activists. The activists were demanding for the creation of a tiger reserve …
Read More »Government Has Instituted Several Schemes/Programmes Aimed at Encouraging Young Scientists to Engage Themselves With Scientific Activities / Undertake Research Work
The eligibility criteria for availing benefits of some of the notable young scientist schemes are given below: Scheme / Programme(Department / Agency) Eligibility criteria for the applicant INSPIRE Faculty Fellow (DST) Indian citizens and people of Indian origin with PIO status having PhD degree from any recognized university in the …
Read More »e-technology in the aid of farmers Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices
GS-3 INITIATIVES OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TO PROMOTE FARM MECHANIZATION Agricultural mechanization is crucial in agriculture sector as it contributes towards improving the efficiency and effectivity of the inputs used in the crop production thereby also increasing the productivity of crops. This also reduces drudgery associated with various farm operations. …
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GS-2 MALABAR NAVAL EXERCISES The Malabar series of exercises began as an annual bilateral naval exercise between India and the US in 1992 Japan joined the Naval Exercises in Malabar 2020 saw the participation of the Australian Navy also. The Malabar Naval exercises enhanced synergy, interoperability and coordination between the …
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GS-3 NANDA DEVI NATIONAL PARK It is situated around the peak of Nanda Devi (7816 m) in the state of Uttarakhandin northern India. Important Points: The park encompasses the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, a glacial basin surrounded by a ring of peaks, and drained by the Rishi Ganga through the Rishi …
Read More »Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes
UTTARAKHAND FLASH FLOOD Recently, a glacial break in the Tapovan-Reni area of Chamoli District of Uttarakhandled to massive Flash Flood in Dhauli Ganga and Alaknanda Rivers, damaging houses and the nearby Rishiganga power project. In June 2013, flash floods in Uttarakhand wiped out settlements and took lives. Important points: It …
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GS-2 WORLD SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT PM to inaugurate World Sustainable Development Summit 2021 on 10th February Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the World Sustainable Development Summit 2021 on 10th February at 6:30 PM via video conferencing. The theme of the Summit is ‘Redefining our common future: Safe and …
Read More »National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board
The National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), is functioning under the aegis of Department of Science & Technology. The functions of the NSTEDB are mentioned below: To act as a policy advisory body to the Government in matters relating to S&T Entrepreneurship Development. To guide the Department in …
Read More »NANDA DEVI NATIONAL PARK
It is situated around the peak of Nanda Devi (7816 m) in the state of Uttarakhandin northern India. Important Points: The park encompasses the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, a glacial basin surrounded by a ring of peaks, and drained by the Rishi Ganga through the Rishi Ganga Gorge. The Park was …
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