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Which one of the following protected areas is well-known for the conservation of a sub-species of the Indian swamp deer (Barasingha) that thrives well on hard ground and is exclusively graminivorous?
Which one of the following protected areas is well-known for the conservation of a sub-species of the Indian swamp deer (Barasingha) that thrives well on hard ground and is exclusively graminivorous?
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53%
Kanha National Park
25%
Manas National Park
13%
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
9%
Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary
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โก๏ธBarasingha (swamp deer)
โPopulations in northern and central India are fragmented, and two isolated populations occur in southwestern Nepal.
โIt is extinct in Pakistan and Bangladesh.
โSwamp deer occur in the Kanha National Park of Madhya Pradesh (PYQ) in two localities in Assam, and in only 6 localities in Uttar Pradesh.
โIn India, it is included under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.
โIUCN status: Vulnerable
#species
โPopulations in northern and central India are fragmented, and two isolated populations occur in southwestern Nepal.
โIt is extinct in Pakistan and Bangladesh.
โSwamp deer occur in the Kanha National Park of Madhya Pradesh (PYQ) in two localities in Assam, and in only 6 localities in Uttar Pradesh.
โIn India, it is included under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.
โIUCN status: Vulnerable
#species
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What is the SVAMITVA scheme to issue property cards in villages, who benefits from it and how | Explained News - The Indian Express
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-is-the-svamitva-scheme-property-cards-in-villages-9787070/
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-is-the-svamitva-scheme-property-cards-in-villages-9787070/
The Indian Express
What is the SVAMITVA scheme to issue property cards in villages, who benefits from it and how
PM Modi said once property cards under the SVAMITVA scheme have been distributed in all villages, it could unlock economic activity worth over Rs 100 lakh crore. Here's what the scheme is, and how it works.
โก๏ธWhat is Bioluminescence ?
Major Points about Bioluminescence:
1. Cause: Produced by certain marine organisms, mainly microscopic plankton called dinoflagellates.
2. How it works:
- Light is emitted through a reaction between the luciferase enzyme and luciferin compound in the presence of oxygen.
3. Purpose in marine life:
- Used by animals to evade predators, attract prey, or during mating.
4. Common organisms: Seen in sponges, jellyfish, fish, worms, and other marine creatures.
5. Visibility:
- Occurs at night due to the dinoflagellates' circadian (24-hour) cycle.
- Best visible in warm weather and low light conditions.
6. Locations in India:
- Seen at Havelock Island (Andamans), Thiruvanmiyur Beach (Chennai), Mattu Beach (Karnataka), and Bangaram Island (Lakshadweep).
7. Occurrence: Also widespread in deep sea and visible in lagoons or near breakwaters.
Major Points about Bioluminescence:
1. Cause: Produced by certain marine organisms, mainly microscopic plankton called dinoflagellates.
2. How it works:
- Light is emitted through a reaction between the luciferase enzyme and luciferin compound in the presence of oxygen.
3. Purpose in marine life:
- Used by animals to evade predators, attract prey, or during mating.
4. Common organisms: Seen in sponges, jellyfish, fish, worms, and other marine creatures.
5. Visibility:
- Occurs at night due to the dinoflagellates' circadian (24-hour) cycle.
- Best visible in warm weather and low light conditions.
6. Locations in India:
- Seen at Havelock Island (Andamans), Thiruvanmiyur Beach (Chennai), Mattu Beach (Karnataka), and Bangaram Island (Lakshadweep).
7. Occurrence: Also widespread in deep sea and visible in lagoons or near breakwaters.
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Which one of the following is not listed as one of the 16 Mahajanapadas during the Pre Mauryan period?
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12%
A. Kuru
17%
B. Gandhara
10%
C. Vatsa
61%
D. Kalinga
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โก๏ธ150 years of IMD
Nodal Ministry : Ministry of earth sciences
โ National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS) for sharing climate data.
โ Weather Analysis and Forecast Enabling System (WAFES) Decision Support System.
โ Panchayat Mausam Seva portal for farmers.
โ โMausamโ app for weather forecasts and extreme weather event risks.
Nodal Ministry : Ministry of earth sciences
โ National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS) for sharing climate data.
โ Weather Analysis and Forecast Enabling System (WAFES) Decision Support System.
โ Panchayat Mausam Seva portal for farmers.
โ โMausamโ app for weather forecasts and extreme weather event risks.
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The term Votive inscriptions" refers to?
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11%
A. Records of miseries of women such as sati, etc
29%
B. Gifts made to religious institutions
32%
C. Royal order and decisions of the Kings
27%
D. Account on sacrifices done by the kings during their consecration ceremony
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56 bird species from Western Ghats and Goa face global conservation threats | Goa News - The Times of India
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/56-bird-species-from-western-ghats-and-goa-face-global-conservation-threats/articleshow/117341472.cms
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/56-bird-species-from-western-ghats-and-goa-face-global-conservation-threats/articleshow/117341472.cms
The Times of India
56 bird species from Western Ghats and Goa face global conservation threats | Goa News - The Times of India
Panaji: A total of 56 bird species in Goa are facing global conservation threats due to habitat loss, climate change and human activities.
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The Plant species Prosopis juliflora was in the context of-
Anonymous Quiz
11%
Recently discovered cryptogam
64%
Non-native and invasive tree species
20%
First Plant species grown in the lunar soil
5%
New plant species of Cherry Blossom
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The Orang National Park is located along the River-
Anonymous Quiz
69%
Brahmaputra
15%
Damodar
14%
Mahanadi
3%
Godavari
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Lithium is extensively used in batteries of mobiles laptops as well as in thermonuclear reactions. At present, the largest producer of lithium in the world is
Anonymous Quiz
47%
Chile
22%
Bolivia
26%
Australia
5%
India
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