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What is the name of cleanest river of India, which is located in village Mawlynnong in Meghalaya and acts as a natural divide between Jaintia and Khasi hills, before finally flowing into Bangladesh?
Anonymous Poll
48%
Dawki or Umngot river
22%
Kopli river
20%
Myntdu river
11%
Kulsi River
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Q: The New Arrangement to Borrow (NBA) is the fund mobilization arrangement of the
Anonymous Quiz
30%
A. IMF
36%
B. World Bank
16%
C. IBRD
18%
D. New Development Bank
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ALL GOVT SCHEMES 2023 VISHNUIAS.pdf
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ALL MINISTRY-WISE GOVT SCHEMES FROM 2019-2023, Source: Respective ministry websites. If you read this content-Your Govt schemes preparation is completed.
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42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added four new Directive Principles to the original list. Those DPSPs are:
1⃣ Article 39 - To secure opportunities for healthy development of children.
2⃣ Article 39A - To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor.
3⃣ Article 43A - To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries
4⃣ Article 48A - To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life.
1⃣ Article 39 - To secure opportunities for healthy development of children.
2⃣ Article 39A - To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor.
3⃣ Article 43A - To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries
4⃣ Article 48A - To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life.
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There are 4 types of genetic diseases
1⃣ Single Gene - Disorders caused by abnormality or mutation in the sequence of one gene.
2⃣ Multifactorial - Caused by a combination of environmental factors as well as mutations in multiple genes.
3⃣ Chromosomal - Abnormalities in chromosome structure such has missing or extra copies
4⃣ Mitochondrial - Caused by a mutation in non-chromosomal DNA of mitochondria
1⃣ Single Gene - Disorders caused by abnormality or mutation in the sequence of one gene.
2⃣ Multifactorial - Caused by a combination of environmental factors as well as mutations in multiple genes.
3⃣ Chromosomal - Abnormalities in chromosome structure such has missing or extra copies
4⃣ Mitochondrial - Caused by a mutation in non-chromosomal DNA of mitochondria
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REPORT AND INDICES BY VISHNU IAS.pdf
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ALL REPORTS & INDICES 2022&2023 - If you read this pdf compulsory you can score 4 marks in GS PRELIMS 2023. Meticulously made content for Prelims 2023 UPSC/TSPSC/APPSC.
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Volcano sites in the world
India : Baratang and Barren
Indonasia : Krakatau, Sinabung, Merapi
Japan : Mount Asma, Mt Aso, Mt Hakone, Mt Shindke
Mexico : Popocatépet, Volcán de Colima
US : Mt Cliveland, Mt Shishaldin
Ethiopia : Erta ale
UK : Kilauea (Hawai)
Papua New Guinea : Bagana
Antartica : Mt Erebus
Russia : Chirinkotan, Shiveluch
Italy : Mt Etna, Stromboli
India : Baratang and Barren
Indonasia : Krakatau, Sinabung, Merapi
Japan : Mount Asma, Mt Aso, Mt Hakone, Mt Shindke
Mexico : Popocatépet, Volcán de Colima
US : Mt Cliveland, Mt Shishaldin
Ethiopia : Erta ale
UK : Kilauea (Hawai)
Papua New Guinea : Bagana
Antartica : Mt Erebus
Russia : Chirinkotan, Shiveluch
Italy : Mt Etna, Stromboli
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Important treaties in history of India
1. Treaty of Asurar Ali
1639
The treaty established the boundary between the Mughal empire and the Ahom kingdom ending the Mughal's efforts to conquer Ahom.
2. Treaty of Purandar
1665
Signed between Rajput ruler and commander of Mughal Empire Jai Singh I, and Maratha Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Shivaji was forced to sign the agreement after Jai Singh besieged Purandar fort.
3. Treaty of Alinagar
1757
Signed between Siraj-ud-dwala and Robert Clive allowing the British to fortify Calcutta and also allow British goods to pass through Bengal without duties.
4. Treaty of Allahabad
1765
Signed between Robert Clive and Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II allowing the British Diwani Rights or the right to collect taxes on behalf of the Emperor from the eastern province of Bengal-Bihar-Orissa.
5. Treaty of Madras
1769
The Treaty of Madras was signed between the British and Hyder Ali of Mysore to bring to an end the first Mysore War. Under the treaty, both the parties agreed to return the areas won by each and to support each other in case of a third party invasion.
6. Treaty of Purandar
1776
Signed between the British and the Marathas bringing the first phase of the First Anglo-Maratha War to an end.
7. Treaty of Wadgaon
1779
Signed between the British and the Marathas bringing the second phase of the First Anglo-Maratha War to an end.
8. Treaty of Salbai
1782
Signed between Maratha Empire and the British East India Company after long negotiations to settle the outcome of the First Anglo-Maratha War it was signed between Warren Hastings and Mahadaji Scindia.
9. Treaty of Seringapatam
1792
Signed between the British (Lord Cornwallis), the Marathas, Hyderabad and Tipu Sultan. This ended the Third Anglo-Mysore War allowing the Marathas, the Nizam of Hyderabad and the British to annex almost half of Tipu Sultan's territories.
10. Treaty of Bassein (now called Vasai)
1802
Signed between the British East India Company and Baji Rao II, the Maratha Peshwa of Pune (Poona) in India after the Battle of Poona. The treaty was a decisive step in the dissolution of the Maratha Empire, which led to the East India Company's usurpation of the empire's territories in western India in 1818.
11. Treaty of Sugauli (also spelled Sugowlee, Sagauli, Soogoulee)
1816
signed between the East India Company and Raj Guru Gajaraj Mishra with Chandra Shekha, the treaty that established the boundary line of Nepal
12. Treaty of Yandabo
1826
Signed between General Sir Archibald Campbell on the British side, and the Governor of Legaing Maha Min Hla Kyaw Htin from the Burmese side, without any due permission and consent of the Ahom kingdom, Kachari kingdom or the other territories covered in the treaty. With the British army at Yandabo village, only 80 km (50 mi) from the capital Ava, the Burmese were forced to accept the British terms without discussion
13. Treaty of Lahore
1846
Signed between Governor General Henry Hardinge for the British and members of Lahore darbar representing the young Maharaja Duleep Singh Bahadur. The treaty marked the end of the First Anglo-Sikh War.
14. Treaty of Amritsar
1846
The Treaty of Amritsar followed the Treaty of Lahore. By this treaty the British East India Company sold Kashmir to Maharaja Gulab Singh, whose dynasty ruled till 1947, when Maharaja Hari Singh acceded Kashmir to India.
1. Treaty of Asurar Ali
1639
The treaty established the boundary between the Mughal empire and the Ahom kingdom ending the Mughal's efforts to conquer Ahom.
2. Treaty of Purandar
1665
Signed between Rajput ruler and commander of Mughal Empire Jai Singh I, and Maratha Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Shivaji was forced to sign the agreement after Jai Singh besieged Purandar fort.
3. Treaty of Alinagar
1757
Signed between Siraj-ud-dwala and Robert Clive allowing the British to fortify Calcutta and also allow British goods to pass through Bengal without duties.
4. Treaty of Allahabad
1765
Signed between Robert Clive and Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II allowing the British Diwani Rights or the right to collect taxes on behalf of the Emperor from the eastern province of Bengal-Bihar-Orissa.
5. Treaty of Madras
1769
The Treaty of Madras was signed between the British and Hyder Ali of Mysore to bring to an end the first Mysore War. Under the treaty, both the parties agreed to return the areas won by each and to support each other in case of a third party invasion.
6. Treaty of Purandar
1776
Signed between the British and the Marathas bringing the first phase of the First Anglo-Maratha War to an end.
7. Treaty of Wadgaon
1779
Signed between the British and the Marathas bringing the second phase of the First Anglo-Maratha War to an end.
8. Treaty of Salbai
1782
Signed between Maratha Empire and the British East India Company after long negotiations to settle the outcome of the First Anglo-Maratha War it was signed between Warren Hastings and Mahadaji Scindia.
9. Treaty of Seringapatam
1792
Signed between the British (Lord Cornwallis), the Marathas, Hyderabad and Tipu Sultan. This ended the Third Anglo-Mysore War allowing the Marathas, the Nizam of Hyderabad and the British to annex almost half of Tipu Sultan's territories.
10. Treaty of Bassein (now called Vasai)
1802
Signed between the British East India Company and Baji Rao II, the Maratha Peshwa of Pune (Poona) in India after the Battle of Poona. The treaty was a decisive step in the dissolution of the Maratha Empire, which led to the East India Company's usurpation of the empire's territories in western India in 1818.
11. Treaty of Sugauli (also spelled Sugowlee, Sagauli, Soogoulee)
1816
signed between the East India Company and Raj Guru Gajaraj Mishra with Chandra Shekha, the treaty that established the boundary line of Nepal
12. Treaty of Yandabo
1826
Signed between General Sir Archibald Campbell on the British side, and the Governor of Legaing Maha Min Hla Kyaw Htin from the Burmese side, without any due permission and consent of the Ahom kingdom, Kachari kingdom or the other territories covered in the treaty. With the British army at Yandabo village, only 80 km (50 mi) from the capital Ava, the Burmese were forced to accept the British terms without discussion
13. Treaty of Lahore
1846
Signed between Governor General Henry Hardinge for the British and members of Lahore darbar representing the young Maharaja Duleep Singh Bahadur. The treaty marked the end of the First Anglo-Sikh War.
14. Treaty of Amritsar
1846
The Treaty of Amritsar followed the Treaty of Lahore. By this treaty the British East India Company sold Kashmir to Maharaja Gulab Singh, whose dynasty ruled till 1947, when Maharaja Hari Singh acceded Kashmir to India.
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Wildlife Sanctuary of India
State —Wildlife Sanctuary
✍️—Himachal Pradesh —Chandratal, Pong Dam Lake, Renuka
✍️—Jammu-Kashmir —Changthal Cold Desert, Hokersar, Surinsar-Mansar
✍️—Jharkhand —Dalma, Gautam Buddha, Hazaribagh, Parasnath, Palamu, Topchanchi
✍️—Karnataka —Dandeli, Ghatprabha, Chincholi, Talakaveri.
✍️—Kerala —Thadekkad Birds, Idukki, Neyyar, Parambikulam, Malabar, Periyar, Voynad, Kumaracom
✍️—Andhra Pradesh —Koringa, Kolleru, Nagarjuna Sagar- Srisailam, Pranahita
✍️—Telangana —Nagarjuna Sagar - Shri Shailam, Pranahita, Kinneersani
✍️—Bihar —Barela Lake (present-day Salim Ali Jubba Sahni Birds Vihar), Bhimbandh, Gautam Buddha, Kanwarzhil, Kaimur, Valmiki, Vikramashila Ganga-Dolphin
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State —Wildlife Sanctuary
✍️—Himachal Pradesh —Chandratal, Pong Dam Lake, Renuka
✍️—Jammu-Kashmir —Changthal Cold Desert, Hokersar, Surinsar-Mansar
✍️—Jharkhand —Dalma, Gautam Buddha, Hazaribagh, Parasnath, Palamu, Topchanchi
✍️—Karnataka —Dandeli, Ghatprabha, Chincholi, Talakaveri.
✍️—Kerala —Thadekkad Birds, Idukki, Neyyar, Parambikulam, Malabar, Periyar, Voynad, Kumaracom
✍️—Andhra Pradesh —Koringa, Kolleru, Nagarjuna Sagar- Srisailam, Pranahita
✍️—Telangana —Nagarjuna Sagar - Shri Shailam, Pranahita, Kinneersani
✍️—Bihar —Barela Lake (present-day Salim Ali Jubba Sahni Birds Vihar), Bhimbandh, Gautam Buddha, Kanwarzhil, Kaimur, Valmiki, Vikramashila Ganga-Dolphin
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✅*Gandhian imprint in the farmer’s protest*
Synopsis: The protesting farmers are going through physical and mental suffering in Delhi’s severe winter. But the Government and the urban middle classes do not seem to feel a sense of discomfort.
Background
Gandhiji always backed non-violent methods of protest. Gandhiji also believed rural economy based mass movement follow non-violent methods. This is evident in the incident when he cancelled the Non-Cooperation Movement after Chauri Chura incident.
Today also, India is facing a rural economy based mass movement, following the principle of non-violence (Farmers protest). But the government and supporters of the farm laws are not respecting the non-violence.
Scholars, columnists and advisers supporting the laws are of the view that farmers who are protesting are being misled and do not represent the farming community as a whole.
What steps should the government take to end the farmers protest amicably?
First, Persuasion approach- Persuading farmers about the benefits and other important efforts towards farmer’s welfare can end the protest.
Second, Dialogue between equals- The Government should reach the farmers for negotiation as an equal partner.
Third, Removal of stereotypical perception- The urban educated class has certain stereotypes about farmers. These stereotypes have to be removed during negotiations. According to urban educated class:
Farmers do not know their own benefits due to the general ignorance and lack of education.
The farming community is simple-minded and therefore can be easily misled.
How the farmer’s protest and the Gandhian principles are relatable?
First, the idea of a peaceful protest is a legacy of Gandhi.
Second, the faith in non-violence by the protesting farmers must be respected by the other side (the government).
Thus, according to Gandhiji’s view the protester’s willingness to undergo physical or mental sufferings is a means of awakening opposite party’s human instincts.
✅Way Forward
The government and the urban middle classes need to change their stereotypical perception regarding farmers.
The government should also consider the suffering [physical as well as mental] of the farmers.
Synopsis: The protesting farmers are going through physical and mental suffering in Delhi’s severe winter. But the Government and the urban middle classes do not seem to feel a sense of discomfort.
Background
Gandhiji always backed non-violent methods of protest. Gandhiji also believed rural economy based mass movement follow non-violent methods. This is evident in the incident when he cancelled the Non-Cooperation Movement after Chauri Chura incident.
Today also, India is facing a rural economy based mass movement, following the principle of non-violence (Farmers protest). But the government and supporters of the farm laws are not respecting the non-violence.
Scholars, columnists and advisers supporting the laws are of the view that farmers who are protesting are being misled and do not represent the farming community as a whole.
What steps should the government take to end the farmers protest amicably?
First, Persuasion approach- Persuading farmers about the benefits and other important efforts towards farmer’s welfare can end the protest.
Second, Dialogue between equals- The Government should reach the farmers for negotiation as an equal partner.
Third, Removal of stereotypical perception- The urban educated class has certain stereotypes about farmers. These stereotypes have to be removed during negotiations. According to urban educated class:
Farmers do not know their own benefits due to the general ignorance and lack of education.
The farming community is simple-minded and therefore can be easily misled.
How the farmer’s protest and the Gandhian principles are relatable?
First, the idea of a peaceful protest is a legacy of Gandhi.
Second, the faith in non-violence by the protesting farmers must be respected by the other side (the government).
Thus, according to Gandhiji’s view the protester’s willingness to undergo physical or mental sufferings is a means of awakening opposite party’s human instincts.
✅Way Forward
The government and the urban middle classes need to change their stereotypical perception regarding farmers.
The government should also consider the suffering [physical as well as mental] of the farmers.
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🛑 Briefly Explained
🟡 What is a Glacial lake
✅ A glacial lake is a body of water with origins from glacier activity.
✅ They are formed when a glacier erodes the land, and then melts, filling the depression created by the glacier.
🟡 Formation
✅ Near the end of the last glacial period, roughly 10,000 years ago, glaciers began to retreat.
✅ A retreating glacier often left behind large deposits of ice in hollows between drumlins or hills.
✅ As the ice age ended, these melted to create lakes.
✅ These lakes are often surrounded by drumlins, along with other evidence of the glacier such as moraines, eskers and erosional features such as striations and chatter marks.
✅ The moraine creates topographic depression in which the melt water is generally accumulated leading to formation of glacial lake.
✅ When this lake is watertight, melt waters will accumulate in the basin until seepage or overflow limits the lake level.
✅ Such moraine-dammed lakes appear to be the most common type of glacial lakes.
✅ The impoundment of the melt may sometimes be unstable, leading to sudden release of large quantities of stored water.
✅ Failure of these ice or moraine dams leading to disastrous destruction events has been documented throughout the world.
✅ Flash floods caused by the outburst of glacial lakes, called as Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF), are well known in Himalaya where such lakes had often been formed by landslides.
✅ The formation and characteristics of glacial lakes vary between location and can be classified into
◼️ glacial erosion lake,
◼️ ice-blocked lake,
◼️moraine-dammed lake,
◼️other glacial lake,
◼️supraglacial lake, and
◼️subglacial lake.
🟡 What is a Glacial lake
✅ A glacial lake is a body of water with origins from glacier activity.
✅ They are formed when a glacier erodes the land, and then melts, filling the depression created by the glacier.
🟡 Formation
✅ Near the end of the last glacial period, roughly 10,000 years ago, glaciers began to retreat.
✅ A retreating glacier often left behind large deposits of ice in hollows between drumlins or hills.
✅ As the ice age ended, these melted to create lakes.
✅ These lakes are often surrounded by drumlins, along with other evidence of the glacier such as moraines, eskers and erosional features such as striations and chatter marks.
✅ The moraine creates topographic depression in which the melt water is generally accumulated leading to formation of glacial lake.
✅ When this lake is watertight, melt waters will accumulate in the basin until seepage or overflow limits the lake level.
✅ Such moraine-dammed lakes appear to be the most common type of glacial lakes.
✅ The impoundment of the melt may sometimes be unstable, leading to sudden release of large quantities of stored water.
✅ Failure of these ice or moraine dams leading to disastrous destruction events has been documented throughout the world.
✅ Flash floods caused by the outburst of glacial lakes, called as Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF), are well known in Himalaya where such lakes had often been formed by landslides.
✅ The formation and characteristics of glacial lakes vary between location and can be classified into
◼️ glacial erosion lake,
◼️ ice-blocked lake,
◼️moraine-dammed lake,
◼️other glacial lake,
◼️supraglacial lake, and
◼️subglacial lake.
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