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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Current AffairsContext: 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
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Current AffairsIn 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
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Current AffairsContext: 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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Current AffairsContext Background Reasons for the increase in human-wildlife conflict Why is Wayanad worst-affected? Solutions
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Current AffairsContext Key Features of the Bill Water Pollution: A Growing Concern Causes Impact on Health and Environment Measures to Control Conclusion
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Context: ∙ Recently, an annual event offering Pongala at Attukal was witnessed in Kerala. About Attukal Pongala: ∙ It is a renowned religious event held annually at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and falls on the ninth day of the annual ten-day festival. ο It is dubbed as the ‘Women’s Sabarimala’, symbolising the
Context ∙ Two Badami Chalukya temples and a label inscription were discovered in Mudimanikyam village, Telangana. About ∙ The two temples date back to between 543 AD and 750 AD. ∙ In one temple, a Panavattam (base of a Shiva lingam) without the Shiva Linga, has been found. The other temple contains a Vishnu idol
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