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India dispatches humanitarian assistance to Honduras - The Tribune
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/world/india-dispatches-humanitarian-assistance-to-honduras/
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/world/india-dispatches-humanitarian-assistance-to-honduras/
The Tribune
India dispatches humanitarian assistance to Honduras - The Tribune
Randhir Jaiswal, Spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs, posted on X that India dispatched humanitarian assistance of 26 tons to Honduras in the wake of the recent Tropical storm SARA. The consignment comprising medical supplies & disaster relief material…
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When borders between states turn into walls of hostility, the spirit of federalism begins to falte.
⚡️Belagavi (Belgaum) Issue and Language Problem
⚡️Origins and Reorganization:
The dispute began with the States Reorganisation Act of 1956, which reorganized Indian states based on linguistic lines.Belagavi, a district with both Kannada and Marathi speakers, was included in Karnataka (then Mysore State), despite Maharashtra's claim that it should be part of their state due to its significant Marathi-speaking population
⚡️Maharashtra's Claim:
Maharashtra claims 865 villages, including Belagavi, Nipani, and Karwar, arguing that these areas have a predominantly Marathi-speaking population and should belong to Maharashtra.The state has consistently opposed the inclusion of these areas in Karnataka and has pursued legal and political avenues to reclaim them.
⚡️Karnataka's Position:
Karnataka maintains that Belagavi is an integral part of its territory, citing historical linguistic demographics and legal decisions.To reinforce its claim, Karnataka renamed Belgaum as Belagavi and constructed the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha, where annual legislative sessions are held to assert its control over the region.
⚡️Mahajan Commission (1966):
The Indian government set up the Mahajan Commission to resolve the dispute. The commission recommended that Belagavi remain with Karnataka but suggested transferring some villages between the two states. Maharashtra rejected the report, while Karnataka accepted it.
⚡️Supreme Court Case:
In 2004, Maharashtra filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the inclusion of Marathi-speaking areas in Karnataka. The case remains unresolved, with both states hardening their positions over time.
⚡️Origins and Reorganization:
The dispute began with the States Reorganisation Act of 1956, which reorganized Indian states based on linguistic lines.Belagavi, a district with both Kannada and Marathi speakers, was included in Karnataka (then Mysore State), despite Maharashtra's claim that it should be part of their state due to its significant Marathi-speaking population
⚡️Maharashtra's Claim:
Maharashtra claims 865 villages, including Belagavi, Nipani, and Karwar, arguing that these areas have a predominantly Marathi-speaking population and should belong to Maharashtra.The state has consistently opposed the inclusion of these areas in Karnataka and has pursued legal and political avenues to reclaim them.
⚡️Karnataka's Position:
Karnataka maintains that Belagavi is an integral part of its territory, citing historical linguistic demographics and legal decisions.To reinforce its claim, Karnataka renamed Belgaum as Belagavi and constructed the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha, where annual legislative sessions are held to assert its control over the region.
⚡️Mahajan Commission (1966):
The Indian government set up the Mahajan Commission to resolve the dispute. The commission recommended that Belagavi remain with Karnataka but suggested transferring some villages between the two states. Maharashtra rejected the report, while Karnataka accepted it.
⚡️Supreme Court Case:
In 2004, Maharashtra filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the inclusion of Marathi-speaking areas in Karnataka. The case remains unresolved, with both states hardening their positions over time.
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Which one of the following best defines Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)?
Anonymous Quiz
48%
(A) Amount of oxygen required for the oxidation of inorganic substances in water
19%
(B) The total oxygen content present in a water body
21%
(C) The oxygen consumed by aquatic plants during photosynthesis
12%
(D) None of the above
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Almost 2 cm of sea level rise this century was due to melting glaciers, says study. Should you be concerned? | Explained News - The Indian Express
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-climate/melting-glaciers-2-cm-sea-level-rise-9849231/
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-climate/melting-glaciers-2-cm-sea-level-rise-9849231/
The Indian Express
Almost 2 cm of sea level rise this century was due to melting glaciers, says study. Should you be concerned?
Coastal cities in India have also witnessed the sea level rise in recent years. Mumbai, for instance, has witnessed a rise of 4.44 cm between 1987 and 2021, the worst among Indian cities.
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Forwarded from Agents of UPSC CAPF & CDS
Mount Dukono, which recently erupted, is located in which country?
Anonymous Quiz
16%
Philippines
50%
Indonesia
14%
Malaysia
20%
Papua New Guinea
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