In News: ONGC is planning to map the geothermal energy sources of India in search of clean energy. More on India’s Geothermal Potential Using a geothermal map for entire India, ONGC plans to identify areas of high heat flows and high geothermal gradients. ONGC has already begun drilling in Ladakh in search of geothermal energy …
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court of India simplified the rules on passive euthanasia in cases of terminal illness. About Euthanasia It refers to the practice of an individual deliberately ending their life, oftentimes to get relief from an incurable condition, or intolerable pain and suffering. Euthanasia, which can be administered only by a physician, can …
Indra Sawhney Case Indra Sawhney case year 1992, was a nine-judge bench case that the Indian judiciary set in stone. It is both fortunate and cursed, maybe to see forever the dynamic power play and friction of political opportunism, pro-reservation and anti-reservation emotions in India. In the midst of widespread unrest and violent demonstrations against …
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Padma Awards 2023 Recently, Padma Awards 2023 was announced by the Government of India on the eve of Republic Day 2023. The recipients will be conferred awards by the President of India. A total of 106, Padma Awards 2023 have been announced in three categories namely Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. Read about: …
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Ocean Deposits One of the most important aspects of our planet is its Ocean Deposits. In fact, life on Earth would be impossible without them. This is due to the fact that ocean deposits provide us with many resources that we use on a daily basis. In this article, we will define Ocean Deposits, discuss …
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India and Bangladesh Border Dispute India and Bangladesh Border Dispute: A 4096-kilometre border separates Bangladesh and India. 180 kilometres of this are located along the river. The 6.5 km stretch near Comilla on the Tripura border needs to be delimited in order for the Indo-Bangladesh boundary to be considered fully delineated. Various parts of the …
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Continents of the World Continents of the world are large landmasses displaying continuity in their geographical extension. Different Continents of the World are part of larger tectonic plates and movements of these plates have led to their evolution to the present state. This process has taken millions of years. The study of the Continents of …
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Submarine Canyons Submarine Canyons are a class of narrow steep-sided valleys that cut into continental slopes and continental rises of the oceans. Submarine canyons form on continental slopes or on the continental shelf. They are uncommon on continental margins with steep continental slopes or escarpments. Submarine Canyons are named after the canyons formed by rivers on …
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डेली करंट अफेयर्स फॉर UPSC 2023 in Hindi प्रश्न ‘आईएनएस वागीर’ के बारे में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही नहीं है? यह एक स्वदेशी रूप से विकसित विमान वाहक है। यह एंटी-सरफेस और एंटी-सबमरीन युद्ध दोनों में सक्षम है। इसे भारतीय नौसेना के प्रोजेक्ट-75 के तहत विकसित किया गया है। इसे तट के …
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UPSC Prelims News of 25 January 2023 Aravalli Safari Park Project Context: The Aravalli safari park project has come under opposition from a network of environmentalists and activists. About the Project The state of Haryana proposed the largest jungle safari park in the Aravalli Mountain range of the Gurugram and Nuh districts. The rationale behind …
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