In a tough world, the beacon of U.K.-India strategic ties: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/in-a-tough-world-the-beacon-of-uk-india-strategic-ties/article67875667.ece
The Hindu
In a tough world, the beacon of U.K.-India strategic ties
The rules-based International Order has kept the peace for decades and it is incumbent on like-minded proponents of peace and prosperity, like India and the U.K., to advocate for it
The next frontier: On India’s space sector: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/the-next-frontier-on-indias-space-sector/article67874992.ece
The Hindu
The next frontier: On India’s space sector
The government has taken the logical next step in spurring the contributions of private space flight operators, technology-developers, and application designers to the national space economy
Should India have regional benches of the Supreme Court?: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/should-india-have-regional-benches-of-the-supreme-court/article67874635.ece
The Hindu
Should India have regional benches of the Supreme Court?
A discussion onn whether India should have regional benches of the Supreme Court
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Which of the following statements about the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, is incorrect?
a) The FRA recognizes the rights of forest-dwelling tribal communities and traditional forest dwellers to forest resources essential for their livelihoods, habitation, and socio-cultural needs.
b) Forest dwellers are granted individual rights such as self-cultivation and habitation, as well as collective or community rights including grazing, fishing, access to water bodies, and traditional seasonal resource access for nomadic and pastoral communities.
c) The FRA does not acknowledge the rights of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) or provide any protections for their intellectual property rights or customary rights.
d) The Gram Sabha plays a central role in the implementation of the FRA and is highly empowered, enabling the tribal population to have a decisive say in the determination of local policies and schemes impacting them.
a) The FRA recognizes the rights of forest-dwelling tribal communities and traditional forest dwellers to forest resources essential for their livelihoods, habitation, and socio-cultural needs.
b) Forest dwellers are granted individual rights such as self-cultivation and habitation, as well as collective or community rights including grazing, fishing, access to water bodies, and traditional seasonal resource access for nomadic and pastoral communities.
c) The FRA does not acknowledge the rights of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) or provide any protections for their intellectual property rights or customary rights.
d) The Gram Sabha plays a central role in the implementation of the FRA and is highly empowered, enabling the tribal population to have a decisive say in the determination of local policies and schemes impacting them.
Which legislation works in conjunction with the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, to safeguard forest dwellers from eviction without proper rehabilitation and settlement?
Anonymous Quiz
15%
Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act of 1989.
44%
Right to Fair Compnsation & Transprency in Land Acqusition, Rehabilitation and Settlmnt Act of 2013.
22%
Forest Conservation Act of 1980.
19%
Environment Protection Act of 1986.
Which entity is empowered to determine and recognize forest rights, protect and preserve forests, wildlife, and biodiversity within their customary and traditional boundaries, including inside Protected Areas according to the Forest Rights Act (FRA),2006?
Anonymous Quiz
11%
State Forest Department
29%
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
48%
Gram Sabha (village assembly)
13%
Tribal Welfare Department
World's Biggest Green Anaconda-.pdf
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World's Biggest Snake Found in Amazon Rainforest: Northern Green Anaconda 🐍
🌊 IUCN - least concern ✅
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🌊 IUCN - least concern ✅
#env
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CBSE’s open book exam plan: what is it, why now, how it can impact students 🔗
#cbse #express_explained
#cbse #express_explained
The Indian Express
CBSE’s open book exam plan: what is it, why now, how it can impact students
The pilot will be held in select schools in November-December for subjects like English, Mathematics and Science for Classes 9 and 10, and English, Mathematics and Biology for Classes 11 and 12.
‘The world’s most valuable chipmaker’: How Nvidia saw a 250% surge in revenues amid AI stock rally 🔗
#artificial_intelligence #explained_sci_tech #express_explained #nvidia
#artificial_intelligence #explained_sci_tech #express_explained #nvidia
The Indian Express
‘The world’s most valuable chipmaker’: How Nvidia saw a 250% surge in revenues amid AI stock rally
Nvidia’s revenues during the fourth quarter of 2023 topped $22 billion, an over 250% surge compared to the previous year. Previously too, analysts at Goldman Sachs pegged it as “the most important stock on planet Earth”, given its hold over 80% of the AI…
Six wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka to be recommended for being declared ecologically sensitive areas
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/six-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-karnataka-to-be-recommended-for-being-declared-ecologically-sensitive-areas/article67875982.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/six-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-karnataka-to-be-recommended-for-being-declared-ecologically-sensitive-areas/article67875982.ece
The Hindu
Six wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka to be recommended for being declared ecologically sensitive areas
Karnataka State Cabinet approves proposal for ecologically sensitive zones in wildlife sanctuaries, compensating landowners for conservation efforts.
India’s longest transportation tunnel T-50 .pdf
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✅country’s longest transportation tunnel namely ‘T-50’ on Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL)
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