International Seed Day 2026: How India’s Pastoralists Safeguard Seeds and Biodiversity
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/agriculture/international-seed-day-2026-how-pastoralism-quietly-protects-indias-seeds
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/agriculture/international-seed-day-2026-how-pastoralism-quietly-protects-indias-seeds
Down To Earth
International Seed Day 2026: How pastoralism quietly protects India’s seeds
Most of us have, at some point, been slowed down by a herd of sheep or goats taking over the road, especially in the evening. Bells clink softly, dust rising in
- MAINS FOCUS = CIVIL USAGE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY , ENERGY SECURITY , ENERGY MIX
- Prelims Focus
- FBR , Kalpakkam FBR achieving criticality.
- Milestone in wind energy : Wind generattion capacity exceeded 56GW
- Blackbuks started reappearing in Chattisgarh.
- Conservation: GIB
#GS2mains
- Prelims Focus
- FBR , Kalpakkam FBR achieving criticality.
- Milestone in wind energy : Wind generattion capacity exceeded 56GW
- Blackbuks started reappearing in Chattisgarh.
- Conservation: GIB
#GS2mains
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Forwarded from SRIJAN BPSC - 🕸BPSC WEB🕸 (Twinkle Goyal)
The twinkling of a star is due to:
Anonymous Quiz
2%
Change in the position of the star
10%
Atmospheric reflection of starlight
85%
Atmospheric refraction of starlight
2%
Oscillation of starlight
Forwarded from 🕸️CIVILS-WEB🕸️ (T G)
Which of the following statements best
describes the reason for the absence of any
twinkling effect in the planets?
describes the reason for the absence of any
twinkling effect in the planets?
Anonymous Quiz
41%
They reflect the light emitted from the Sun
15%
They are smaller in size than the stars
41%
They are closer to the Earth compared to the stars.
3%
They are revolving around the sun.
Forwarded from 🕸️BPSC WEB🕸️
1. Planets 🪐 are much closer to earth wrt stars so they appear larger in size. Planets are like collection of point sources of light ( bunch of light). We receive bunch of light thus the variation go un-noticed.
2. Stars are much farther therefore the light rays undergo multiple refractions compared to light coming from planets( small refractions)
2. Stars are much farther therefore the light rays undergo multiple refractions compared to light coming from planets( small refractions)
India signs its first commercial coal mine deals with UCG provision, enabling in-situ conversion of coal into synthetic gas and boosting cleaner utilisation of deep, unmineable reserves.
Link for more detailed post: https://t.me/civils_web/13458
#CA2026
#FIRST
Link for more detailed post: https://t.me/civils_web/13458
#CA2026
#FIRST
PAI (2.0) uses 150+ parameters and 230 data points aligned with SDGs to assess Gram Panchayat performance, enabling data-driven planning and prioritisation.
Improving transparency & accountability:
Provides a measurable framework for performance monitoring, helping states identify gaps, target low-performing sectors, and ensure accountable local governance.
Link: https://t.me/civils_web/13451
#GS2mains
Improving transparency & accountability:
Provides a measurable framework for performance monitoring, helping states identify gaps, target low-performing sectors, and ensure accountable local governance.
Link: https://t.me/civils_web/13451
#GS2mains
PAI score of best panchayat in state(Bihar):- Telcup(Block-Rohtas, District- Rohtas)
PAI 2.0–> Can guide Bihar in strengthening grassroots institutions by improving service delivery (health, water, infrastructure) and enabling targeted interventions in weaker panchayats.
#GS2mains
#BIHARspecial
PAI 2.0–> Can guide Bihar in strengthening grassroots institutions by improving service delivery (health, water, infrastructure) and enabling targeted interventions in weaker panchayats.
#GS2mains
#BIHARspecial
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UAE walks out of OPEC & OPEC+
OPEC vs OPEC+
Nature of grouping:
OPEC -–> Formal organization of oil-exporting countries
OPEC+ -–>Informal alliance of OPEC + additional major producers
Members:
OPEC -–> 13 member countries (mainly West Asia, Africa, Latin America)
OPEC+ -–> OPEC members + non-OPEC countries like Russia, Kazakhstan, Mexico
Purpose:
OPEC -–> Coordinate petroleum policies and stabilize oil prices
OPEC+ -–> Broader coordination to control global oil supply and manage price volatility
Formation:
OPEC -–> Founded in 1960 (Baghdad Conference)
OPEC+ -–> Emerged in 2016 (after oil price crash for joint production cuts)
Control/Influence:
OPEC -–> Limited share of global production today
OPEC+ -–> Controls ~40–50% of global oil supply → stronger market influence
#CA2026
OPEC vs OPEC+
Nature of grouping:
OPEC -–> Formal organization of oil-exporting countries
OPEC+ -–>Informal alliance of OPEC + additional major producers
Members:
OPEC -–> 13 member countries (mainly West Asia, Africa, Latin America)
OPEC+ -–> OPEC members + non-OPEC countries like Russia, Kazakhstan, Mexico
Purpose:
OPEC -–> Coordinate petroleum policies and stabilize oil prices
OPEC+ -–> Broader coordination to control global oil supply and manage price volatility
Formation:
OPEC -–> Founded in 1960 (Baghdad Conference)
OPEC+ -–> Emerged in 2016 (after oil price crash for joint production cuts)
Control/Influence:
OPEC -–> Limited share of global production today
OPEC+ -–> Controls ~40–50% of global oil supply → stronger market influence
#CA2026
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