Countries Involved: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Peru, and Venezuela. Objective: Focused on responsible freshwater dolphin conservation, aiming to halt the decline of all river dolphin species and increase the most vulnerable populations. Guidance: Designed to guide 14 nations where river dolphins inhabit. Focus on RemainingContinue Reading
About Kavach: Kavach is a train control system with anti-collision features that was developed by the Indian Railways Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO).It functions as a watchdog over the existing signalling system and is designed to warn the train’s loco pilot (driver) when they fail to notice a “redContinue Reading
A theoretical proposal from the 1960s, aimed at creating a canal through Israel’s Negev Desert. This was intended as an alternative to the Suez Canal, challenging Egypt’s control over a crucial trade route. Challenges: – Logistical Complexities: – High Costs: – Longer Route: – Security Concerns: Suez CanalAn artificial sea-levelContinue Reading
Millets encompass various small-seeded annual grasses cultivated as grain crops, thriving in marginal lands across temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions. Notably, India leads global millet production, contributing to 20% of the world’s total and 80% of Asia’s output. Significance: Millets offer economic and nutritional advantages over traditional staples like wheatContinue Reading
Assam’s Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma unveils a hidden gem: the state has 2,000 riverine and shifting islands, Majuli being the world’s largest riverine island. Highlighting its historic significance as the cradle of civilization, CM Sarma also mentions Umananda, the world’s smallest river island and the home of Lord Shiva.Continue Reading
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa announced a significant environmental milestone, stating, “Happy to share that after 40 years, our iconic Rhinos have returned to Laokhowa and Burachapori.” He attributed this success to a successful anti-encroachment operation, reclaiming 51.7 sq km of forest cover in 2023.Continue Reading
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that “unknown hackers” tried to hack his Facebook account on Tuesday evening. Taking to social media platform X, Sarma said, “The preliminary information suggests the hackers might be operating from Pakistan. Investigation is underway to identify the perpetrators.” This comes a day after heContinue Reading
The Ram Temple in Ayodhya was built without using any iron or steel. Instead, stone was utilised to make it earthquake-resistant. Professor Ramancharla Pradeep Kumar, Director of the CSIR-Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee, stated, “We used stone since its life is much longer… The Ram temple was built usingContinue Reading
White goods refer to large home appliances, including refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, and air conditioners. Traditionally, these appliances were primarily available in the color white, giving rise to the term “white goods.” Evolution of the Term:While modern white goods are available in various colors, the term “whiteContinue Reading
1. How do you define money? – Means to buy more stuff (commodity) – Freedom? – How do I define money? I define it in terms of freedom and choices 2. Getting Rich vs Building wealth? – Rich vs Wealth: difference – Money is more important about Psychology than yourContinue Reading
