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Peaks of the World
1. Mount Everest
- Height: 8,848 meters (29,029 feet)
- Location: Border of Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China
- Notable: Highest peak in the world.
2. K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen)
- Height: 8,611 meters (28,251 feet)
- Location: Border of Pakistan and China
- Notable: Second highest peak in the world and considered one of the most difficult to climb.
3. Kangchenjunga
- Height: 8,586 meters (28,169 feet)
- Location: Border of India and Nepal
- Notable: Third highest peak in the world.
4. Lhotse
- Height: 8,516 meters (27,940 feet)
- Location: Near Mount Everest, Nepal-Tibet border
- Notable: Fourth highest peak and part of the Everest massif.
5. Makalu
- Height: 8,485 meters (27,838 feet)
- Location: Nepal-Tibet border
- Notable: Fifth highest peak, known for its pyramid shape.
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Peaks of India
1. Kangchenjunga
- Height: 8,586 meters (28,169 feet)
- Location: Sikkim
- Notable: Highest peak in India.
2. Nanda Devi
- Height: 7,816 meters (25,643 feet)
- Location: Uttarakhand
- Notable: Second highest peak in India and part of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve.
3. Kamet
- Height: 7,756 meters (25,446 feet)
- Location: Uttarakhand
- Notable: Third highest peak in India.
4. Saltoro Kangri
- Height: 7,742 meters (25,400 feet)
- Location: Siachen region, Jammu & Kashmir
- Notable: Fourth highest peak in India.
5. Saser Kangri
- Height: 7,672 meters (25,171 feet)
- Location: Jammu & Kashmir
- Notable: Fifth highest peak in India.
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Hot Deserts:
1. Sahara Desert
- Countries: Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia, Western Sahara
2. Arabian Desert
- Countries: Saudi Arabia, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Jordan, Iraq
3. Sonoran Desert
- Countries: United States (Arizona, California), Mexico (Sonora)
4. Kalahari Desert
- Countries: Botswana, Namibia, South Africa
5. Atacama Desert
- Countries: Chile, Peru
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Cold Deserts:
1. Gobi Desert
- Countries: Mongolia, China
2. Great Basin Desert
- Countries: United States (Nevada, Utah)
3. Patagonian Desert (also known as the Patagonian Steppe)
- Countries: Argentina, Chile
4. Taklamakan Desert
- Countries: China (Xinjiang)
5. Karakum Desert
- Countries: Turkmenistan
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Forwarded from TGPSC G1 Mains Notes
What is your screen time Daily(including Mobile,Tab, Laptop)? (In hours)
Anonymous Poll
35%
<5
37%
5-10
20%
10-15
7%
>15
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Major straits of the world :
- Cape of Good Hope:
- Connects the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
- Southern tip of Africa, a crucial point for maritime trade routes.
- Strait of Gibraltar:
- Connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean.
- Northern entrance/exit point for ships traveling to and from the Atlantic.
- Bering Strait:
- Connects the Arctic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
- Separates Russia and Alaska, providing a link between the Arctic and Pacific regions.
- Panama Canal:
- Connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
- Located in Central America, it is a vital artificial waterway for global shipping.
- Suez Canal:
- Connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
- Essential artificial waterway linking Europe to Asia.
- Strait of Malacca:
- Connects the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
- Strategic passage for maritime trade, connecting Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
- Drake Passage:
- Connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
- Southern tip of South America, known for its challenging maritime conditions.
- Davis Strait:
- Connects the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans.
- Between Greenland and Canada, facilitating navigation between the North Atlantic and Arctic regions.
- Denmark Strait:
- Connects the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans.
- Between Greenland and Iceland, important for the exchange of waters between the Arctic and Atlantic.
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1. Human Development Index — UNDP.
2. Human Capital Index — World Bank.
3. Global Human Capital Index — WEF.
4. Inclusive Development Index - WEF
#similar_but_different
2. Human Capital Index — World Bank.
3. Global Human Capital Index — WEF.
4. Inclusive Development Index - WEF
#similar_but_different
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1. Global Gender Gap Report — WEF.
2. Gender Parity Index — UNESCO.
3. World's Women Report — UNDESA.
4. Gender Inequality Index — UNDP.
5. Gender Social Norms Index — UNDP
6. Gender Vulnerability Index — Plan India.
#similar_but_different
2. Gender Parity Index — UNESCO.
3. World's Women Report — UNDESA.
4. Gender Inequality Index — UNDP.
5. Gender Social Norms Index — UNDP
6. Gender Vulnerability Index — Plan India.
#similar_but_different
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1. World Intellectual Property Report — World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).
2. International Intellectual Property Index — US Chamber of Commerce.
3. Global Innovation Index — Cornell University, INSEAD & WIPO
#similar_but_different
2. International Intellectual Property Index — US Chamber of Commerce.
3. Global Innovation Index — Cornell University, INSEAD & WIPO
#similar_but_different
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State of the World's Trees Report — Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).
Global Forest Watch Report — World Resource Institute.
Global Forest Goals Report 2021 — UNDESA.
Global Forest Resources Assessment Report — FAO.
Global Assessment of Forest Biodiversity — WWFN
#similar_but_different
Global Forest Watch Report — World Resource Institute.
Global Forest Goals Report 2021 — UNDESA.
Global Forest Resources Assessment Report — FAO.
Global Assessment of Forest Biodiversity — WWFN
#similar_but_different
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Food Waste Index Report - UNEP.
Global Food Loss Index (GFLI) Report - FAO
Global Food Price Index — FAO
#similar_but_different
Global Food Loss Index (GFLI) Report - FAO
Global Food Price Index — FAO
#similar_but_different
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Red List — IUCN
Red Book — IAEA.
State of Democracy in the World 2020 —- EIU
Global State of Democracy Report — IID and IEA.
Good Governance Index —DAPRG & CCG.
Data Governance Quality Index — NITI Aayog.
#similar_but_different
Red Book — IAEA.
State of Democracy in the World 2020 —- EIU
Global State of Democracy Report — IID and IEA.
Good Governance Index —DAPRG & CCG.
Data Governance Quality Index — NITI Aayog.
#similar_but_different
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Now you are preparaing for?
Anonymous Poll
10%
G1 mains + G2 +G3 +DSC
29%
G1 mains + G2 + G3
4%
G2 +G3 +DSC
36%
G2+G3
18%
only G1 Mains
3%
only DSC
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Satavahanas
Gautami Putra Satakarni was the greatest king not only of all the Satavahanas but also of the entire early South Indian kings. He was the twenty-third ruler of the Satavahana empire. In the 18th year of his reign, he invaded Kshathrepas and killed his enemy ‘Nahapana’. The Jogalthambi hoard containing the coins of Nahapana restruck by Gautamiputra Satakarni, attests to his victory over the Saka.The Nasik epigraph describes him as 'Thrisamudra thoya peetha Vahana', 'Kshatriya Darpamana Mardana', Agamanilaya and Ekabrahmana'
In Gadhasapthasathi King Hala in the beginning and at the end of the work recited the glory of ‘Pashupathi’ and Gouri. The largest Shiva Linga belonging to the 2nd century A.D. was found at ‘Gudimallam’ in Chittoor district. Recent discoveries are providing interesting information about the popularity of Jainism and its 'Thirthankaras'. ‘Sheethalanatha’ the Tenth Jain Thirthankara hails from ‘Bhadrachalm’ in the Khammam district of Andhradesa (present Telangana). His grandson propagated Jainism in Andhradesha.
The epigraphs of Satavahanas contain a list of seventeen types of guilds. Among them ‘Dhammaka’, ‘Moolakara’, ‘Kolika’ (weavers) ‘Thilapisaka’, ‘Badayatrika’, ‘Blacksmith’ (Kammara) ;‘potter’ (Kularika), ‘Vadhaki’ (Carpenter), ‘Goldsmith’ (Suvarnakara), etc are very active in society
Satavahanas :Village’ stood as the base of administration. After ‘Aharam’ Village was the next unit. ‘Gramika’ or ‘Gramika’ or Gumika (Gulmika or Gowlmika) was the head of Village. The ‘Heerahadagalli epigraph’ and ‘Gadhasapthasathi’ are referring to ‘Gumika’. The ‘Gaamika’ Some times also exercised his powers in more than one village. The headship of the Village was hereditary. Collection of land revenue and maintenance of law and order in the village were the chief duties of the Gramika
The Nasik epigraph refers to different Gods and Goddesses. Rama, Kesava, Arjuna, Bhimasena, etc, the heroes of Ramayana and Mahabaratha are mentioned in it. In Gadhasapthasathi King Hala in the beginning and at the end of the work recited the glory of ‘Pashupathi’ and Gouri
According to ‘Kathavastu Sagaram’ Buddhism entered Telangana long before the commencement of the emperor Ashoka's rule. The ‘Bavari’ story in ‘Suttanipada’ is an example of this Bavari’, who has lived at ‘Kavithavana’ island on the Godavari River located in ‘Asmaka’ (Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Adilabad), Sent sixteen of his learned disciples to meet ‘Buddha’ who was at ‘Rajagraha’
Acharya Nagarjuna was the contemporary of Yagnasree Satakarni. He has been a versatile genius and scholar in many sastras. He was an expert in Buddhist philosophy. According to ‘Lankavatara Sutram’ he was born in a village named Vedali’ located in present Telangana. He founded the University of Mahayana Center at Amaravathi and Nagarjunakonda. His important works are ‘pragna paramita sastra’, Rasaratnakara, Arogyamanjari, and Suhrullekha.
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