What is Carbon Market?
• Carbon markets allow for buying and selling of carbon emissions with the objective of reducing global emissions
• Carbon markets allow for buying and selling of carbon emissions with the objective of reducing global emissions
Asiatic Wild Water Buffaloes
-The Wild Buffaloes are found in Assam and Chhattisgarh and occasionally in Meghalaya and Maharashtra.
-It is mostly found in Kaziranga National Park , as per the last count in 430 sq km Kaziranga put the number of Wild Buffaloes at around 1400.
- The animal is protected by the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 and listed as Endangered in the IUCN red list.
-The Wild Buffaloes are found in Assam and Chhattisgarh and occasionally in Meghalaya and Maharashtra.
-It is mostly found in Kaziranga National Park , as per the last count in 430 sq km Kaziranga put the number of Wild Buffaloes at around 1400.
- The animal is protected by the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 and listed as Endangered in the IUCN red list.
Syngas
It is a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen. The mixture of the two gases is used for the synthesis of methanol, it is called syngas.
Sources - Sewage, Saw-dust, Scrap wood, Newspapers
It is a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen. The mixture of the two gases is used for the synthesis of methanol, it is called syngas.
Sources - Sewage, Saw-dust, Scrap wood, Newspapers
Geochemical Baseline Atlas of India
‘Geochemical Baseline Atlas of India’ was developed by CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI).
• The atlas, released for the first time, can be used by policymakers to assess environmental damage.
• This is the third map among the series of maps published by NGRI.
‘Geochemical Baseline Atlas of India’ was developed by CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI).
• The atlas, released for the first time, can be used by policymakers to assess environmental damage.
• This is the third map among the series of maps published by NGRI.
Which of the following countries are part
of the the geopolitical group known as the Baltic
States? 1. Estonia 2. Latvia 3. Finland 4. Lithuania Select the correct answer using the code given below:
of the the geopolitical group known as the Baltic
States? 1. Estonia 2. Latvia 3. Finland 4. Lithuania Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Anonymous Quiz
4%
a) 1 and 3 only
10%
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
62%
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
25%
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
The United Nations Children's Fund
(UNICEF) is a United Nations agency responsible for
providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children around the world.
UNICEF relies entirely on contributions from governments and private donors.
#Prelim2020
(UNICEF) is a United Nations agency responsible for
providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children around the world.
UNICEF relies entirely on contributions from governments and private donors.
#Prelim2020
The Vembanad Lake is the longest lake in India.
It is located in the
district of Kerala.
The lake is bordered by Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Ernakulam districts.
It is situated at the sea level, and is separated from the Laccadive Sea by a narrow barrier island.
Vembanad Lake is on the List of Wetlands of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention.
There are 37 Ramsar Wetland Sites in India.
Nehru trophy( boat race) perform in vembanand lake
#Environment #Prelim2020
It is located in the
district of Kerala.
The lake is bordered by Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Ernakulam districts.
It is situated at the sea level, and is separated from the Laccadive Sea by a narrow barrier island.
Vembanad Lake is on the List of Wetlands of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention.
There are 37 Ramsar Wetland Sites in India.
Nehru trophy( boat race) perform in vembanand lake
#Environment #Prelim2020
Addu- India Maldive cooperation
Addu is one of the most beautiful sites of Maldives’26 coral atolls.
It comprises more than two dozens of Maldives’ 1192 islands.
Addu is also an important site for tourism because it represents the southernmost point of South Asia.
About 10% of actual Maldives residents are living here with unique culture and dialect.
#Prelim2020
Addu is one of the most beautiful sites of Maldives’26 coral atolls.
It comprises more than two dozens of Maldives’ 1192 islands.
Addu is also an important site for tourism because it represents the southernmost point of South Asia.
About 10% of actual Maldives residents are living here with unique culture and dialect.
#Prelim2020
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has launched ‘Project Digital Poompuhar’ to recreate the Chola Dynasty port city (Poompuhar) in Tamil Nadu.
The Poompuhar is mentioned in works of Sangam Tamil literature which refers to the city located 30 km from the existing Poompuhar town in southern Tamil Nadu.
#Art and Culture #Prelim2020
The Poompuhar is mentioned in works of Sangam Tamil literature which refers to the city located 30 km from the existing Poompuhar town in southern Tamil Nadu.
#Art and Culture #Prelim2020
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In the jungle which animal is the :
Biggest... Elephant?
Tallest ....... Giraffe.?
Wisest ...... Fox?
Fastest ...... Cheetahs?
Yet, the Lion is the KING of the jungle even without ANY of these qualities.!!
Why??
Because...
The Lion is courageous, bold, walks with confidence, dares anything and is never afraid.
The Lion believes he is unstoppable.
The Lion is a risk-taker.
The Lion believes any animal is food for him.
The Lion believes any opportunity is worth giving a try and never lets it slip from his hands.
So...
- What is it that we get to learn from the Lion ??
• You don't need to be the fastest.
• You don't need to be the wisest.
• You don't need to be the smartest.
• You don't need to be the most brilliant.
• All you need is courage.
• All you need is the will to try.
• All you need is the faith to believe it is possible.
• All you need is to believe in yourself, that you can do it.!
It's TIME to bring out the Lion in you..!
#Sunday_Motivation👍
Biggest... Elephant?
Tallest ....... Giraffe.?
Wisest ...... Fox?
Fastest ...... Cheetahs?
Yet, the Lion is the KING of the jungle even without ANY of these qualities.!!
Why??
Because...
The Lion is courageous, bold, walks with confidence, dares anything and is never afraid.
The Lion believes he is unstoppable.
The Lion is a risk-taker.
The Lion believes any animal is food for him.
The Lion believes any opportunity is worth giving a try and never lets it slip from his hands.
So...
- What is it that we get to learn from the Lion ??
• You don't need to be the fastest.
• You don't need to be the wisest.
• You don't need to be the smartest.
• You don't need to be the most brilliant.
• All you need is courage.
• All you need is the will to try.
• All you need is the faith to believe it is possible.
• All you need is to believe in yourself, that you can do it.!
It's TIME to bring out the Lion in you..!
#Sunday_Motivation👍
11th Expedition of an Indian Mission to the Southern Ocean:
@ The South African oceanographic research vessel SA Agulhas has started its journey for the 11th expedition of an Indian mission to the Southern Ocean, or Antarctic Ocean from Port Louis (Mauritius).
@ Currently, the research vessel was located at Prydz Bay, in the coastal waters of “Bharati”, India’s third station in Antarctica.
# The Expedition consists of six core projects:
1) Hydrodynamics and biogeochemistry of the Indian Ocean sector of the Southern Ocean at different depths.
2) Observations of movement of trace gases (halogens and dimethyl sulphur) '
3) Study of organisms namely, coccolithophores (existed in the oceans for several million years). The study of their concentrations in sediments will create a picture of past climate.
4) Investigate atmospheric aerosols and their optical and radiative properties.
5) Study the Southern Ocean’s impact on Indian monsoons.
6) Dynamics of the food web in the Southern Ocean which will help to implement sustainable fishing.
#Target_Shots #Pre_2020
@ The South African oceanographic research vessel SA Agulhas has started its journey for the 11th expedition of an Indian mission to the Southern Ocean, or Antarctic Ocean from Port Louis (Mauritius).
@ Currently, the research vessel was located at Prydz Bay, in the coastal waters of “Bharati”, India’s third station in Antarctica.
# The Expedition consists of six core projects:
1) Hydrodynamics and biogeochemistry of the Indian Ocean sector of the Southern Ocean at different depths.
2) Observations of movement of trace gases (halogens and dimethyl sulphur) '
3) Study of organisms namely, coccolithophores (existed in the oceans for several million years). The study of their concentrations in sediments will create a picture of past climate.
4) Investigate atmospheric aerosols and their optical and radiative properties.
5) Study the Southern Ocean’s impact on Indian monsoons.
6) Dynamics of the food web in the Southern Ocean which will help to implement sustainable fishing.
#Target_Shots #Pre_2020
National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research:
@ National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) , autonomous research and development institution -by Ministry of Earth Sciences in 1998.
@ located in Goa.
@ It is responsible for research activities in the Polar and Southern Ocean realms.
@ Management and upkeep of the Indian Antarctic Research Bases “Maitri” and “Bharati”, and the Indian Arctic base “Himadri”.
@ Management of research vessel ORV Sagar Kanya .
#Target_Shots #Pre_2020 #
@ National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) , autonomous research and development institution -by Ministry of Earth Sciences in 1998.
@ located in Goa.
@ It is responsible for research activities in the Polar and Southern Ocean realms.
@ Management and upkeep of the Indian Antarctic Research Bases “Maitri” and “Bharati”, and the Indian Arctic base “Himadri”.
@ Management of research vessel ORV Sagar Kanya .
#Target_Shots #Pre_2020 #
Doctrine of Severability
1- It is a doctrine that protects the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution.
2- It is mentioned in Article 13, according to which all laws that were enforced in India before the commencement of the Constitution, inconsistent with the provisions of fundamental rights shall to the extent of that inconsistency be void.
3- This implies that only the parts of the statute that is inconsistent shall be deemed void and not the whole statue.
#Target_Shots #Pre_2020 #Polity
1- It is a doctrine that protects the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution.
2- It is mentioned in Article 13, according to which all laws that were enforced in India before the commencement of the Constitution, inconsistent with the provisions of fundamental rights shall to the extent of that inconsistency be void.
3- This implies that only the parts of the statute that is inconsistent shall be deemed void and not the whole statue.
#Target_Shots #Pre_2020 #Polity
Doctrine of Eclipse
@ This doctrine states that any law that violates fundamental rights is not null or void ab initio, but is only non-enforceable, i.e., it is not dead but inactive.
@ Another point to note is that the doctrine of eclipse applies only to pre-constitutional laws (laws that were enacted before the Constitution came into force) and not to post-constitutional laws.
@ This means that any post-constitutional law which is violative of a fundamental right is void ab initio.
#Target_Shots #Pre_2020 #Polity
@ This doctrine states that any law that violates fundamental rights is not null or void ab initio, but is only non-enforceable, i.e., it is not dead but inactive.
@ Another point to note is that the doctrine of eclipse applies only to pre-constitutional laws (laws that were enacted before the Constitution came into force) and not to post-constitutional laws.
@ This means that any post-constitutional law which is violative of a fundamental right is void ab initio.
#Target_Shots #Pre_2020 #Polity