Climate Vulnerability Index for India-
By department of science and tech
Initially for 12 Himalayan states(8 N-E states+J&K, HP, Uttarakhand, West Bengal)
Among these Mizoram and Assam are most vulnerable.
Same index will be released for whole India in coming days
By department of science and tech
Initially for 12 Himalayan states(8 N-E states+J&K, HP, Uttarakhand, West Bengal)
Among these Mizoram and Assam are most vulnerable.
Same index will be released for whole India in coming days
Dr.Sudarshan Lodha:
The Union Government has announced the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) as the mascot for the 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the UN Convention on the conservation of migratory species (CMS) to be held in Gujarat next year.
The Union Government has announced the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) as the mascot for the 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the UN Convention on the conservation of migratory species (CMS) to be held in Gujarat next year.
Three fact u can remember
1. 70 point Performance Grading Index (PGI) , it refers:
to assess areas of deficiency in each state’s school education system.
2. Democracy Index 2018, is released by -The Economist
3. Dead sea scrolls -it is cloth written finding
1. 70 point Performance Grading Index (PGI) , it refers:
to assess areas of deficiency in each state’s school education system.
2. Democracy Index 2018, is released by -The Economist
3. Dead sea scrolls -it is cloth written finding
Soil Related Reports
Status of world Soil Resources Report-FAO
Global Soil Biodiversity Atlas-WWF
Soil Moisture Map-IMD+IIT Gandhinagar
Status of world Soil Resources Report-FAO
Global Soil Biodiversity Atlas-WWF
Soil Moisture Map-IMD+IIT Gandhinagar
What is Asian Premium
Asian Premium is extra charge being collected by OPEC countries from Asian countries when selling oil in comparison to western countries.
The discriminatory Asian Premium is mainly used by OPEC countries to subsidised western buyers at cost of Asian buyers
Thanks Akshay Pakhale
Asian Premium is extra charge being collected by OPEC countries from Asian countries when selling oil in comparison to western countries.
The discriminatory Asian Premium is mainly used by OPEC countries to subsidised western buyers at cost of Asian buyers
Thanks Akshay Pakhale
Yescarta- therapy for cancer treatment
Yescarta, is an adoptive cell transfer therapy for treating certain cases of large B-cell lymphoma
Yescarta, is an adoptive cell transfer therapy for treating certain cases of large B-cell lymphoma
Six official languages of the UN. These are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.
Mandal Dam is being built on the North Koel River.
North Koel River: North Koel River originates on Ranchi plateau in
Jharkhand and joins the Sone River
North Koel River: North Koel River originates on Ranchi plateau in
Jharkhand and joins the Sone River
What are Eco-sensitive zones?
The Environment Protection Act, 1986 does not mention the word “Eco-sensitive Zones”.
The section 3(2)(v) of the Act, says that Central Government can restrict areas in which any industries, operations or processes shall not be carried out or shall be carried out subject to
certain safeguards
The Environment Protection Act, 1986 does not mention the word “Eco-sensitive Zones”.
The section 3(2)(v) of the Act, says that Central Government can restrict areas in which any industries, operations or processes shall not be carried out or shall be carried out subject to
certain safeguards
Nilgiri Tahr-
IUCN status- Endangered
It is listed in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act
1972.
Endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the
Western Ghats in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in
Southern India.
It is the State animal of Tamil Nadu.
Currently, the only populations with more than 300 individuals
are in Eravikulam National Park and in the Grass Hills in
Anamalai.
IUCN status- Endangered
It is listed in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act
1972.
Endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the
Western Ghats in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in
Southern India.
It is the State animal of Tamil Nadu.
Currently, the only populations with more than 300 individuals
are in Eravikulam National Park and in the Grass Hills in
Anamalai.
The Lombok Strait, is a strait connecting the Java Sea to the Indian Ocean, and is located between the islands of Bali and Lombok in Indonesia.
World Happiness Report
The report was released by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network for the United Nations on March 20 which has was declared as World Happiness Day by the UN General Assembly in 2012.
The report ranks countries on six key variables that support well-being: income, freedom, trust, healthy life expectancy, social support and generosity.
India, which came in 140th place this year compared with 133rd place in 2018.
The report was released by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network for the United Nations on March 20 which has was declared as World Happiness Day by the UN General Assembly in 2012.
The report ranks countries on six key variables that support well-being: income, freedom, trust, healthy life expectancy, social support and generosity.
India, which came in 140th place this year compared with 133rd place in 2018.
Eco Development Forces Scheme
Eco-Development Forces (EDF) Scheme was established in 1980s as a scheme being implemented through Ministry of Defence for ecological restoration of terrains, rendered difficult either due to severe degradation or remote location or difficult law and order situation.
The scheme of Eco-Development Forces is based on twin objectives of ecological regeneration in difficult areas, and promotion of meaningful employment to ex-servicemen.
The establishment and operational expenditure on the Eco Task Force (ETF) Battalions raised by Ministry of Defence is reimbursed by Ministry of Environment and Forests while the inputs like sapling, fencing, etc. and also the professional and managerial guidance is provided by the State Forest Departments.
Eco-Development Forces (EDF) Scheme was established in 1980s as a scheme being implemented through Ministry of Defence for ecological restoration of terrains, rendered difficult either due to severe degradation or remote location or difficult law and order situation.
The scheme of Eco-Development Forces is based on twin objectives of ecological regeneration in difficult areas, and promotion of meaningful employment to ex-servicemen.
The establishment and operational expenditure on the Eco Task Force (ETF) Battalions raised by Ministry of Defence is reimbursed by Ministry of Environment and Forests while the inputs like sapling, fencing, etc. and also the professional and managerial guidance is provided by the State Forest Departments.
TROPEX
Theatre Level Readiness and Operational Exercise (TROPEX) is an annual activity to review the conduct of exercise and to assess operational readiness of the Indian Defense forces.
The inter-service military exercise involves the participation of the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy and the Coast Guard.
It is touted to be the largest maritime exercise of the Indian Navy in terms of geographical extent covering the IOR, and also with regard to number of units participating.
Theatre Level Readiness and Operational Exercise (TROPEX) is an annual activity to review the conduct of exercise and to assess operational readiness of the Indian Defense forces.
The inter-service military exercise involves the participation of the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy and the Coast Guard.
It is touted to be the largest maritime exercise of the Indian Navy in terms of geographical extent covering the IOR, and also with regard to number of units participating.