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β‘οΈCARICOM WHY IN NEWS- India proposed seven key pillars to strengthen ties between India and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Seven pillars For C-A-R-I-C-O-M. Pillars include Capacity Building, Agriculture and Food Security, Renewable Energy and Climateβ¦
β‘οΈSignificance of CARICOM for India
Partnership in Multilateral Forums: Many CARICOM countries such as Antigua and Barbuda support Indiaβs position in international forums. E.g. Support for permanent membership in the UNSC.
South-South Cooperation: Countries from group participated in 3rd Voice of Global South Summit, 2024, organised by India.
Defence Export: E.g. Recently, HAL delivered two Dornier 228 planes to Guyana.
Climate Action Collaboration/Energy Security: E.g. Suriname
Joined International Solar Alliance (ISA)
Other: Act as a gateway to Latin America, Cooperation in disaster resilience (E.g. Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure), Home to Indian Diaspora (Trinidad and Tobago), etc.
Partnership in Multilateral Forums: Many CARICOM countries such as Antigua and Barbuda support Indiaβs position in international forums. E.g. Support for permanent membership in the UNSC.
South-South Cooperation: Countries from group participated in 3rd Voice of Global South Summit, 2024, organised by India.
Defence Export: E.g. Recently, HAL delivered two Dornier 228 planes to Guyana.
Climate Action Collaboration/Energy Security: E.g. Suriname
Joined International Solar Alliance (ISA)
Other: Act as a gateway to Latin America, Cooperation in disaster resilience (E.g. Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure), Home to Indian Diaspora (Trinidad and Tobago), etc.
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β‘οΈOrangutan 𦧠#species
β‘οΈPYQ IES 2012 PYQ CSE 2008
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The inscription reads
"After me, Only Silence"
"After me, Only Silence"
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When you're dead, you don't know you're dead. The pain is felt by others the same thing happens when you're stupid.π
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The government has listed 15 bills, including one to amend the Waqf law and five new ones, for the winter session of Parliament starting on Monday, November 25.
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Kenya cancels proposed deals with Adani Group after US bribery charges
After US prosecutors charged Gautam Adani in an alleged bribery and fraud scheme, Kenyan President William Ruto ordered cancellation of a procurement process expected to hand control of the country's main airport to Adani Group. Ruto also directed the cancellation of a 30-year, $736-million public-private partnership deal signed with a unit of Adani Group to construct power transmission lines.
After US prosecutors charged Gautam Adani in an alleged bribery and fraud scheme, Kenyan President William Ruto ordered cancellation of a procurement process expected to hand control of the country's main airport to Adani Group. Ruto also directed the cancellation of a 30-year, $736-million public-private partnership deal signed with a unit of Adani Group to construct power transmission lines.
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With reference to the exchange traded funds, consider the following statements and identify the 'incorrect' one:
Anonymous Quiz
18%
It is a marketable security that tracks an index or a basket of assets like an index fund
26%
The traded price of an ETF changes throughout the day
41%
They have lower liquidity and higher fees than mutual funds
14%
ETFs are considered to be more tax efficient compared to other mutual fund schemes
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What a difference 3 days make.
The Missiles are definitely speaking.
But in Russian.
The Missiles are definitely speaking.
But in Russian.
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LIGO experiment confirmed one of the predictions of:
Anonymous Quiz
13%
String theory
28%
Special Theory of Relativity
29%
Quantum Mechanics
29%
General Theory of Relativity
With reference to the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF), consider the following statements and identify the incorrect one:
Anonymous Quiz
28%
Itt encourages the management, protection, and sustainable development of all types of forests
40%
India is the founding member of UNFF
32%
UN General Assembly adopted the first-ever UN Strategic Plan for Forests for the period of 2020-2025
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β‘οΈYellow-Legged Buttonquail
It is a small bird species that belongs to the family Turnicidae.
Scientific Name: Turnix tanki
Distribution:
This species is native to a variety of habitats across the Indian subcontinent, East Asia, and Southeast Asia
It also migrates to the Korean peninsula and parts of southeast Russia.
Its body is covered in a combination of vibrant colors, including shades of brown, gray, and black, which aid in its camouflage within its natural habitat.
One of the most striking features is its vibrant yellow legs, which give the species its name.
IUCN Red List: Least Concern
It is a small bird species that belongs to the family Turnicidae.
Scientific Name: Turnix tanki
Distribution:
This species is native to a variety of habitats across the Indian subcontinent, East Asia, and Southeast Asia
It also migrates to the Korean peninsula and parts of southeast Russia.
Its body is covered in a combination of vibrant colors, including shades of brown, gray, and black, which aid in its camouflage within its natural habitat.
One of the most striking features is its vibrant yellow legs, which give the species its name.
IUCN Red List: Least Concern
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Maybe these Species series will be boring for you but if you are serious for your selection, do Read it, Environment portion makes good appearance in CSE because of IFoS exam
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Which is not correctly matched:
Anonymous Quiz
17%
Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary: Uttarakhand
32%
Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary: Assam
22%
Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary: Haryana
29%
Kane Wildlife Sanctuary: Arunachal Pradesh
"Engel curve" is related to?
Anonymous Quiz
25%
Economic development vs inequality
22%
Unemployment vs inflation
37%
Household income vs Quality of goods
16%
Government spending vs Economic Growth rate
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HMJS launches βBhu-Neerβ Portal for ground water withdrawal permits
Why in the News:
The Minister of Jal Shakti digitally launched the newly developed βBhu-Neerβ portal recently during the concluding
ceremony of India Water Week 2024
Goal: The primary objective of the portal is to enhance the management and regulation of groundwater across the country
Developed By: The portal was developed by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC)
#PIB #Gov
http://raceias.com/current-affairs/bhu-neer-portal
Why in the News:
The Minister of Jal Shakti digitally launched the newly developed βBhu-Neerβ portal recently during the concluding
ceremony of India Water Week 2024
Goal: The primary objective of the portal is to enhance the management and regulation of groundwater across the country
Developed By: The portal was developed by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC)
#PIB #Gov
http://raceias.com/current-affairs/bhu-neer-portal
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