Arsenic Contamination
Arsenic is a natural component in the earth’s crust. It is widely distributed throughout the environment in the air, […]
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Gramin Krishi Mausam Seva (GKMS) – UPSC Prelims
Ministry : Ministry of Earth Sciences Aim is to provide accurate crop specific advisories to the farmers Scheme: The scheme
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World Happiness Report 2017
India is ranked 122/155 countries Published by UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network The rankings are based on factors such as
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Ganga and Yamuna as living entity
The Uttarakhand High Court has recognized the Ganga and Yamuna Rivers as so-called living entities. Verdict: Ganga and Yamuna,
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National Action Plan on Climate Change
Released in 2008 Outlines existing and future policies and programs addressing climate mitigation and adaptation. The plan identifies eight core
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Suryamitra initiative
Ministry/Department : Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Objective: To provide skill training to rural youth in handling solar installations
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Indian Neutrino Observatory – UPSC Prelims
Indian Neutrino Observatory: It is a particle physics research project under construction to primarily study atmospheric neutrinos in a 1,300 meters (4,300 ft)
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Human Development Index 2016
India ranked 131/188 countries India scored 0.624 and was placed in medium human development category. Published by United Nations Development
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Majuli Island
The fluvial riverine island is formed by the Brahmaputra river system. It is surrounded by Subanisri River in the North,
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National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)
National Commission for Backward Classes is under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It was constituted pursuant to the provisions