In News : THE Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2024. ∙ The Bill explicitly bans polygamy in the state . About Polygamy ∙ Polygamy is the practice of having more than one spouse( wife or husband at the same time. ∙ It has two forms, namely, polygyny (marriage of a […]
Context ∙ Recently, the Union Finance Minister informed that nearly 25 crore people have been raised from multi-dimensional poverty in the last 10 years. About the Poverty ∙ It is a state or condition in which a person or community lacks the financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living, such as housing,
Context ∙ Recently, the Union Finance Minister informed that nearly 25 crore people have been raised from multi-dimensional poverty in the last 10 years. About the Poverty ∙ It is a state or condition in which a person or community lacks the financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living, such as housing,
Context ∙ Recently, the Union Finance Minister informed that nearly 25 crore people have been raised from multi-dimensional poverty in the last 10 years. About the Poverty ∙ It is a state or condition in which a person or community lacks the financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living, such as housing,
Context Coffee Board of India– The ‘Coffee Board’ was established through a Constitutional act “Coffee Act VII of 1942.– Administrative control: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry. – Structure: The Board comprises 33 members including the Chairman and the Secretary & Chief Executive Officer. A. The remaining 31 members represent the various interests such as coffee growing
Context An unprecedented triple-dip La-Nina event, extended by climate change, has impacted the air quality in India. Link between pollution and winter months in India During October to January, northern Indian cities experience very high concentrations of PM2.5. A variety of meteorological factors — temperature, moisture, heaviness in air, wind speed and direction — play a
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Context: Recently, the Wildlife officials of Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh informed about the birth of seven cheetah cubs. About Cheetah (Acinonyx Jubatus): It is the fastest terrestrial animal on earth, and native to Africa and central Iran.The Gestation Period: 93 days;Cub Mortality: Higher in Protected Areas (like National Parks and Wildlife Reserves); It
In Context What is Textile Waste? How Does It Impact the Environment? Textile Recycling Why is Textile Recycling Important? Indian Scenario Textile Waste Management in India Government Initiatives Recommendations Conclusion
Context: About the GROW Key Highlights: Do you know?– Approximately 16.96% of the total Geographical Area (TGA) is wasteland in India. It requires transformation for productive use.a. The Union Budget of Government of India (FY-2022-23) has underlined the promotion of agroforestry and private forestry as a priority.b. Approximately 50% of the wastelands are non-forest lands,
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