General Knowledge Refresher

General Knowledge Refresher

General Knowledge Refresher Published this article page no  128 GLOBAL METHANE INITIATIVE (GMI) India recently co-chaired GMI Steering Leadership Meeting. GMI is a voluntary Government and an informal international partnership created to achieve global reduction in anthropogenic methane emission through partnership among developed and developing countries having economies in transition. o It was created in 2004 and has membership from 45 countries. Recently also at the UNFCCC COP26 (Glasgow), the Global Methane Pledge was launched that aims to cut down methane emissions by up to 30% from 2020 levels by the year 2030. Methane is a greenhouse gas having 25-28 times more harmful effect than CO2. o It is also the second-most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, after carbon dioxide. 5.6.4. NEARLY 49K RURAL HABITATIONS AFFECTED WITH WATER CONTAMINATION, SAYS PARLIAMENTARY PANEL REPORT The Standing Committee on Water Resources noted with concern that many habitations are affected by contamination of water due to Arsenic, Fluoride, Iron, Nitrate, Heavy Metals and high Salinity. Major findings include o Substantial amounts of unspent balances were accrued under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) at the end of the FY 2018-19 and 2019-20JJM aims at providing household tap water connection to every household by 2024. o Financial assistance given for construction of Individual Household Latrines in the urban areas is Rs. 20,000/- while it is Rs. 12,000/- only in rural areas. 65Observations Recommendations No clarity on action taken for providing clean drinking water to habitation affected with other contaminants like Iron and Salinity which constituted bulk of the water quality affected habitations. The number of Water Quality Testing laboratories has reduced this year as compared to the previous year. Casual attitude regarding reported release of harmful and untreated chemicals by some industries. Focussed attention to be given towards such habitations and a time bound programme be formulated in consultation with concerned States for setting up of Community Water Purification Plants in all water quality affected habitations. To open sufficient number of water testing laboratories General Knowledge Refresher buy.

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competition success review

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competition success review  Published this article page no   148 It has provided for provisional attachment and confiscation of property of any person involved in such activities. What has the Supreme Court said? The very concept of the offence of moneylaundering in the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) is very wide and any activity connected with the proceeds of crime is encompassed within the expression of money laundering under the legislation. What has the petitioners demanded? Section 3 of PMLA has to be read down to say that mere use and possession of proceeds of crime does not tantamount to moneylaundering. There has to be something more and there has to be a projection.Forests covered 24% of Indias total geographical area accounting for 2% of the worlds total forest area in 2020.The top 10 countries account for 66% of the worlds forest area. Of these Brazil (59%) Peru (57%) Democratic Republic of Congo (56%) and Russia (50%) have half or more of their total geographical area under forests.Among Indian States Madhya Pradesh with 11% of Indias total forest cover had the largest area under forests in 2021 followed by Arunachal Pradesh (9%) Chhattisgarh (8%) Odisha (7%) and Maharashtra (7%).Mizoram (85%) Arunachal Pradesh (79%) Meghalaya (76%) Manipur (74%) and Nagaland (74%) were the top five States in terms of highest proportion of forest cover to the geographical area of the State in 2021. 2. Amid chill in relations new PLA history returns spotlight to 1962 war Ahead of the 60th anniversary of the 1962 IndiaChina war which falls in October this year official Chinese military researchers have compiled a new history of the war reassessing its significance and legacy bringing the spotlight back to the war amid the current tensions in relations competition success review buy.

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Junior Science refresher

Junior Science refresher

Junior Science refresher Published this article page no  148 Ensuring loyalty of members It is an attempt to ensure that members selected in the name of the party and its support as well as the party manifesto remain loyal to the political party and its policies.Upholds the will of people Floor changing after being elected as representative of people is almost a betrayal committed against the will of the people especially when the electorates hold their trust on the potential of any political parties.Other advantages It facilitates democratic realignment of parties in the legislature by way of merger of parties. Further it helps in reducing corruption at the political level as well as non developmental expenditure incurred on irregular elections. What are the issues with Antidefection law? Issues in the prevalent idea of Antidefection  Restricts freedom of speech and expression of legislators The law puts the members of the party into a bracket of obedience in accordance with the rules and policies of the party restricting the legislators freedom to oppose any acts policies leaders or bills of the party. o In essence disqualification on grounds of defection which may actually be a valid dissent blurs the distinction between the defection and dissent.Reduces accountability of elected representatives In Indias parliamentary democracy the legislatures check on the executive remains weak due to reasons like absence of effective opposition and the executive being part of the legislature. o By curbing dissent antidefection law further undermines the executives accountability to the legislature Junior Science refresher buy.

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Banking service chronicle

Banking service chronicle

Banking service chronicle Monthly Magazine by bsc academy-subscribe Published this article page no  50 Bathukamma Festival This floral festival celebrated in Telangana region during Durga Navratri. Bathukamma is a beautiful flower stack of different seasonal flowers arranged in seven concentric layers in the shape of a temple gopuram. Goddess Gauri is worshipped in the form of Bathukamma.  Bhortal Nritya It comes from Barpeta region of Assam. It was developed by Sattriya artist Narahari Burha Bhakat. Dancers equipped with cymbals perform on fast beats known as Zhiya Nom.  Tribal Museum of Bhopal Madhya Pradeshs tableau was based on the Tribal Museum of Bhopal showcasing Gond Baiga Korku Rajwar Sahariya Bhil Bharia tribes.  Lord Lingarajs Rukuna Rath Yatra Lord Lingaraja is worshipped as both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu (Harihara) at the Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar Odisha.  Brahmotsavam This festival is celebrated in Tirumala Tirupati temple. Andhra Pradesh tableau also showcased classical Kuchipudi dance Kondapalli handicrafts and Kalamkari paintings using natural colours.  Anubhav Mantapa It is the Center for Experiences founded by Basavaveshwara showcasing the first Socioreligious centre of the 12th century Kalyana Karnataka.  Living Root Bridges Meghalaya is famous for Doubledecker (located at Nongriat in Cherrapunji) living root bridge shaped from roots of rubber trees. It is a unique natural phenomenon shaped by human ingenuity.  550th anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Punjab tableau depicted principles of Kirat Karo Naam Japo and Vand Chhako which form the cornerstone of Sikhism banking service chronicle monthly magazine buy. 

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Partiyogita Darpan English

Partiyogita Darpan English

Partiyogita Darpan English Published this article page no  39 Mode of transmission It is believed that the viruses transmit using secreted fluid from the respiratory system. Coronaviruses can spread through coughing and sneezing without covering the mouth touching or shaking hands making contact with a surface or object that has the virus etc. o On rare occasions a coronavirus may spread through contact with faeces.  Diagnosis The infection can be diagnosed by PCR Test (Polymerase chain reaction). This test identifies the virus based on its genetic fingerprint.  Treatment At present there is no specific treatment for the new virus and no vaccine is available to prevent it.  Impact of Coronavirus outbreak o Economic impact The Coronavirus outbreak has resulted in closures of multiple air rail and road routes as well as production cuts and temporary closures of manufacturing plants which are expected to shaveoff billions of dollars from Chinas GDP. o Supply Chains are Under Stress It is disruption to global supply chains that poses the greatest threat to markets. The technology electronics and auto sectors are the most vulnerable to impacts from Coronavirus. o Aviation Industry Several countries like US Australia New Zealand Indonesia Maldives and Japan etc. have imposed Travel restrictions on Chinese tourists and visitors and have cut direct transportation links with China Partiyogita Darpan English buy.

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Banking Services chronicle

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Banking Services chronicle Published this article page no  149 Sand is a minor mineral defined under Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1957 (MMDR Act).  The present guidelines list following as major sources River (riverbed and flood plain Lakes and reservoirs Agricultural fields Coastal marine sand Palaeochannels and Manufactured Sand (MSand).  MMDR Act 1957 empowers state governments to frame rules to prevent illegal mining transportation and storage of minerals (both major minerals and minor minerals) and for purposes connected therewith. o Control of illegal mining is therefore under the legislative and administrative jurisdiction of state governments. The court in some cases even expressed concern over the death of officials who tried to stop illegal mining.  Also a highpower committee (HPC) constituted by NGT submitted certain recommendations on enforcement requirements and monitoring essentials to prevent illegal sand mining.  It is felt necessary to identify the minimum requirements across all geographical regions to have a uniform protocol for monitoring and enforcement of regulatory provision prescribed for sustainable sand and gravel mining.  This document will serve as a guideline for collection of critical information for enforcement of the regulatory provisions. It also highlights the essential infrastructural requirements necessary for effective monitoring for Sustainable Sand Mining Banking Services chronicle buy.

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Banking Services chronicle Published this article page no  148 The index showed that a majority of the initiatives taken by states are on the Policies and Regulations front. Suggestion for States Based on the analysis of responses submitted by states this year a threepoint agenda is suggested for consideration by state agencies  Proactive role by states in policy formulation and implementation to shift the focus from policies in place to policies successfully implemented.  Strengthening the mechanism for data capture management and public availability of data State Designated Agencies (SDAs) should further enhance their engagement with state departments and private sector to enable a robust mechanism for Energy Data Management System.  Enhancing the credibility of EE schemes Ensuring the integrity of programs that have direct or indirect linkages with common consumers is significant to energy efficiency market transformation. ENFORCEMENT & MONITORING GUIDELINES FOR SAND MINING Why in news? The Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) has released the Enforcement & Monitoring Guidelines for Sand Mining (EMGSM2020). Need for the Guidelines  Despite Sustainable Sand Management Guidelines (SSMG) 2016 to curb the practice illegal and unsustainable sand mining has continued to be common.  Since 2016 the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in many of the cases stressed on the need of regulating sand mining and passed several orders Banking Services chronicle buy. 

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