UPSC Prelims News of 6 January 2023 Eco-Sensitive Zones Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has received grievances about the faulty implementation of provisions of the notification of the Eco-Sensitive Zone of Parasnath Wildlife Sanctuary by Govt of Jharkhand. As per the National Wildlife Action Plan (2002-2016), issued by the …
About Urban Forestry and Urban Greening in Drylands: FAO The report was produced in the framework of FAO’s Green Urban Oases Programme, launched to improve the resilience of dryland cities by tackling climate, health, food and economic challenges. The program contributes to FAO’s Green Cities initiative that was launched in 2020 to improve the livelihoods …
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Ombudsman An ombudsman is an official of the government who deals with complaints made by ordinary citizens against public organizations. This concept originated in Sweden. It refers to an officer appointed by the Legislature to handle complaints against a service or administrative authority. Need for an ombudsman in an organisation: Address concerns: Ombudsman gives an …
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What is the Significance of Nepal for India? Economic Significance: Trade: Nepal shares a border with 5 Indian states. Hence an important point of trade and economic exchange. Energy security: India and Nepal share many transboundary Himalayan rivers with huge hydropower potential. Nepali exports: India has a good demand for Nepali exports like Pashmina textiles. …
Constituent Assembly A well-established fact is that the Constitution of India is the supreme law of the country and is the torchbearer of the basic political code, powers and duties of the government. Even the Parliament of not empowered to overpower the Constitution due to the supremacy of the Constitution over the Parliament and the …
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Nadir Shah Invasion Read all about Nadir Shah Invasion. One of the most powerful kings in Iranian history, Nadir Shah Afshar established the Afsharid dynasty and ruled Iran (Persia) as shah from 1736 until his assassination in 1747 as a result of a rebellion. Invading India in 1738–1739, the Persian king Nadir Shah took Lahore …
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What are Seismic Waves? Seismic Waves are caused by a sudden movement of materials within the Earth, such as a fault slip during an earthquake. An Earthquake is caused by the sudden release of energy built between crustal plates This energy is released in the form of waves that travel throughout the earth’s interior. These …
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Solstices and Equinoxes Meaning A solstice and equinox are diametrically opposed. The earth’s seasons are caused by equinoxes and solstices. Seasons change on Earth because the planet is slightly tilted on its axis as it orbits the Sun. This means that at different times of the year, different parts of the Earth receive more or …
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Muhammad Shah Introduction Read all about Muhammad Shah in this article. Nasir-ud-Din The twelveth Mughal Emperor, also known as Muammad Shah, ruled from 1719 to 1748. He was the fourth son of Bahadur Shah I, Khujista Akhtar. With the help of the Sayyid brothers, Muhammad conquered the kingdom at the age of 17. You will …
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Farrukh Siyar Farrukh Siyar was a vile poltroon who met the same end six years later, in 1719, as Jahandar Shah. With the assistance of two Mughal vazirs known as the Sayyid Brothers, Syed Hassan Ali Khan Barha and Syed Hussain Ali Khan Barha, he held the crown. The British East India Company acquired duty-free …
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