“Scientists discover the largest coral colony on Earth in the Solomon Islands: Key insights on its size and age”
It’s the largest coral known to date. The coral is comparable in size to two basketball courts or five tennis courts.
Physical Characteristics:
1. It is lying at a depth of 40 feet below the surface. Its height (16 feet) indicates an estimated age of over 300 years.
2. It is visible from space due to its sheer size and striking colors.
3. It belongs to the Pavona clavus species. It is predominantly brown but includes vibrant hues of yellow, blue, and red.
4. It provides habitat, shelter, and breeding grounds for various marine species, including shrimp, crabs, and fish.
5. It has been compared to finding the world’s tallest tree due to its ecological importance.
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It’s the largest coral known to date. The coral is comparable in size to two basketball courts or five tennis courts.
Physical Characteristics:
1. It is lying at a depth of 40 feet below the surface. Its height (16 feet) indicates an estimated age of over 300 years.
2. It is visible from space due to its sheer size and striking colors.
3. It belongs to the Pavona clavus species. It is predominantly brown but includes vibrant hues of yellow, blue, and red.
4. It provides habitat, shelter, and breeding grounds for various marine species, including shrimp, crabs, and fish.
5. It has been compared to finding the world’s tallest tree due to its ecological importance.
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Barak River:
✅Origin and Course:
Rises in the Manipur Hills, flows into Assam, and later enters Bangladesh as the Surma and Kushiyara rivers.
✅Joins the Meghna River, receiving the combined flow of the Ganga and Brahmaputra.
✅Tributaries: Major tributaries include the Jiri, Dhaleswari, Singla, Longai, Sonai, and Katakhal.
✅Drainage and Sub-basin:
Covers a drainage area of 41,723 sq. km in India, about 1.38% of the country’s total geographical area.
Lies across Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Assam, Tripura, and Nagaland.
✅Geographic Boundaries:
Bounded by the Barail range to the north, the Lushai Hills to the east, and Bangladesh to the south and west.
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#lakes_series
✅Origin and Course:
Rises in the Manipur Hills, flows into Assam, and later enters Bangladesh as the Surma and Kushiyara rivers.
✅Joins the Meghna River, receiving the combined flow of the Ganga and Brahmaputra.
✅Tributaries: Major tributaries include the Jiri, Dhaleswari, Singla, Longai, Sonai, and Katakhal.
✅Drainage and Sub-basin:
Covers a drainage area of 41,723 sq. km in India, about 1.38% of the country’s total geographical area.
Lies across Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Assam, Tripura, and Nagaland.
✅Geographic Boundaries:
Bounded by the Barail range to the north, the Lushai Hills to the east, and Bangladesh to the south and west.
#Places_in_news
#lakes_series
Central #Railways announces plans to run 34 special trains to manage the expected surge in passenger traffic during #MahaKumbhMela in #Prayagraj, #UttarPradesh.
#KumbhMela to be held from January 13 to February 26.
#KumbhMela to be held from January 13 to February 26.
UCC
need for UCC (Uniform Civil Code) in India:
“UNITY”
Each letter represents a key reason, with the given examples integrated:
1. U - Universal Gender Equality
• Eliminates discriminatory practices in personal laws.
Example: Hindu Succession Act reforms gave daughters equal inheritance rights, but Muslim women remain excluded.
2. N - Neutralizes Misuse of Personal Laws
• Ensures fairness across religions by addressing legal loopholes.
Example: Misuse of triple talaq before its criminalization caused injustice to Muslim women.
3. I - Integrates Communities for National Unity
• Unifies diverse groups under a common legal framework.
Example: Communal tensions often underscore the need for legal uniformity to promote harmony.
4. T - Tames Legal Complexity
• Simplifies disputes arising from varying personal laws.
Example: Inheritance conflicts between communities in Kerala and Tamil Nadu highlight this need.
5. Y - Yields Protection for Marginalized Groups
• Provides equitable legal safeguards for minorities and vulnerable groups.
Example: Tribal communities often face inequities under customary practices that could be addressed with UCC.
UNITY reflects the overarching goal of the UCC: fostering equality, fairness, and cohesion in India’s legal and social systems.
#mains #Government
need for UCC (Uniform Civil Code) in India:
“UNITY”
Each letter represents a key reason, with the given examples integrated:
1. U - Universal Gender Equality
• Eliminates discriminatory practices in personal laws.
Example: Hindu Succession Act reforms gave daughters equal inheritance rights, but Muslim women remain excluded.
2. N - Neutralizes Misuse of Personal Laws
• Ensures fairness across religions by addressing legal loopholes.
Example: Misuse of triple talaq before its criminalization caused injustice to Muslim women.
3. I - Integrates Communities for National Unity
• Unifies diverse groups under a common legal framework.
Example: Communal tensions often underscore the need for legal uniformity to promote harmony.
4. T - Tames Legal Complexity
• Simplifies disputes arising from varying personal laws.
Example: Inheritance conflicts between communities in Kerala and Tamil Nadu highlight this need.
5. Y - Yields Protection for Marginalized Groups
• Provides equitable legal safeguards for minorities and vulnerable groups.
Example: Tribal communities often face inequities under customary practices that could be addressed with UCC.
UNITY reflects the overarching goal of the UCC: fostering equality, fairness, and cohesion in India’s legal and social systems.
#mains #Government
🔆UN talks on drought deal in Saudi
✅The UN-hosted COP16 talks in Saudi Arabia failed to produce a binding protocol on drought response.
✅While no binding deal was reached, significant progress was made toward a future global drought regime, with plans to finalise it at COP17 in 2026 in Mongolia.
✅Droughts, exacerbated by environmental destruction, cost over $300 billion annually.
By 2050, 75% of the global population is expected to be affected by drought.
✅The UNCCD emphasised the need to restore 1.5 billion hectares of land by the decade’s end, requiring $2.6 trillion in global investments.
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#environment
✅The UN-hosted COP16 talks in Saudi Arabia failed to produce a binding protocol on drought response.
✅While no binding deal was reached, significant progress was made toward a future global drought regime, with plans to finalise it at COP17 in 2026 in Mongolia.
✅Droughts, exacerbated by environmental destruction, cost over $300 billion annually.
By 2050, 75% of the global population is expected to be affected by drought.
✅The UNCCD emphasised the need to restore 1.5 billion hectares of land by the decade’s end, requiring $2.6 trillion in global investments.
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#environment
'Make in India' initiative has been a cornerstone in transforming India into a global manufacturing hub
🔹 Supported by major programs like Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes, PM GatiShakti, the National Logistics Policy, and comprehensive tax reforms like the Goods and Services Tax (#GST), #MakeInIndia continues to drive economic growth, job creation, and global competitiveness
🔹 Aligned with India’s vision of becoming 'Atmanirbhar' (self-reliant), the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes were introduced to enhance the country’s manufacturing capabilities and boost exports
🔹 With an impressive outlay of ₹1.97 lakh crore (over US$26 billion), these schemes cover 14 key sectors aimed at fostering investment in cutting-edge technology and promoting global competitiveness
🔹 Supported by major programs like Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes, PM GatiShakti, the National Logistics Policy, and comprehensive tax reforms like the Goods and Services Tax (#GST), #MakeInIndia continues to drive economic growth, job creation, and global competitiveness
🔹 Aligned with India’s vision of becoming 'Atmanirbhar' (self-reliant), the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes were introduced to enhance the country’s manufacturing capabilities and boost exports
🔹 With an impressive outlay of ₹1.97 lakh crore (over US$26 billion), these schemes cover 14 key sectors aimed at fostering investment in cutting-edge technology and promoting global competitiveness
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UPPSC Prelims Exam Checklist
✅ Admit Card
✅ Original ID Proof
✅ Photocopy of ID Proof
✅ Two Recent Passport-Sized Photographs
✅ Black Ballpoint Pens
✅ Analog Wristwatch
✅ Transparent Water Bottle
✅ Cash (for emergencies)
✅ Medicines (if needed)
✅ Notes (if needed)
✅Lunch
Important:
- Gate closing time for GS Paper: 8:45 AM
- Gate closing time for CSAT Paper: 1:45 PM
Best of luck!
जय भोलेनाथ!
✅ Admit Card
✅ Original ID Proof
✅ Photocopy of ID Proof
✅ Two Recent Passport-Sized Photographs
✅ Black Ballpoint Pens
✅ Analog Wristwatch
✅ Transparent Water Bottle
✅ Cash (for emergencies)
✅ Medicines (if needed)
✅ Notes (if needed)
✅Lunch
Important:
- Gate closing time for GS Paper: 8:45 AM
- Gate closing time for CSAT Paper: 1:45 PM
Best of luck!
जय भोलेनाथ!
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All the best guys for Tommorow 's UPPCS exam.
Believe in yourself, and have faith in divine !! ✅💫
Sab acha hoga
Ghabrana nhi, maintain the calm and you are done
Believe in yourself, and have faith in divine !! ✅💫
Sab acha hoga
Ghabrana nhi, maintain the calm and you are done
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