Genetically modified (GM) crops, also known as transgenic crops, are plants that have had their genetic makeup altered in a way that doesn’t occur naturally. This is done through techniques like gene insertion, removal, or modification using genetic engineering tools. What are they? Crops with their DNA deliberately altered to …
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ILO World Employment and Social Outlook A report titled “World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends (W International Labour Organisation)” was recently released by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). About: It was designed to represent the idea that social justice must be the foundation of any long-lasting, global peace when …
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Formation: The air near the surface cools at night as a result of the land surface cooling. Fog forms when water vapour in the air condenses because cooler air cannot hold as much moisture as warmer air. Early in the morning, when the temperature is at its lowest, fog starts …
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Purpose – Prevent lawmakers from defecting politically. By virtue of the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985, the Tenth Schedule—also referred to as the Anti-Defection Act—was added to the constitution. It establishes the guidelines for disqualifying elected officials for defecting to a different political party. if a legislator or political party member …
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Background: In Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, Project Tiger was first launched on April 1, 1973, with the goal of saving tigers. By adding enabling provisions to the Wild Life (Protection) Act of 1972 through an amendment known as the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act of 2006, Project Tiger …
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The United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, also known as the Genocide Convention, is a landmark agreement – On December 9, 1948, the UN General Assembly adopted the Genocide Convention, the first human rights treaty, in response to the horrific atrocities of …
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Why in NEWS On Monday (08.01.2024), India’s Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud announced that in order to consider a petition to abolish the collegium system of judicial appointments, a Supreme Court bench would need to be assembled. Historical background India adopted the Constitution in 1950, following its independence. The Chief Justice …
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Supplementary grants This is or additional grands necessary to satisfy the government spending These grants are mentioned in article 115 of the constitution Article 115 mentions three type of supplementary grants, namely supplementary, additional, and excess grants. supplementary grant- it is provided when a amount for a particular service …
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A landslide, also known as a landslip, is a rapid downward movement of a mass of rock, earth, or debris on a slope. It’s a type of mass wasting, which refers to any downslope movement of soil and rock under the influence of gravity. Why in NEWS: An IIT-Delhi team …
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Urbanisation refers to shifting of population from rural areas to urban areas. Urbanisation Primarily driven by Pull factor. Urbanisation gained pace Particularly after LPG Pull Factors Economic Opportunities Education Health Entertainment Skill Development Job Availability Unsustainability in Urbanisation often lead to various problems in the Society. To tackle this Problem …
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