Coal Mines in India India has around 319 billion tonnes of coal reserves and is one of the largest coal-producing countries in the world. The major coalfields in India are located in the eastern and central regions of the country, and the coal found in India is primarily bituminous and sub-bituminous in nature. India has …
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Vande Mataram Movement A self-sufficiency movement that was a part of the Indian freedom movement and influenced Indian nationalism was the Vande Mataram Movement. As a coordinated response to Bengal’s partition, the Vande Mataram Movement started in 1905 and continued until 1908. In actuality, it was the pre-Gandhian movement with the greatest degree of accomplishment. …
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC 2023 Q) “Raisina Dialogue” is India’s premier conference on: Climate change Global migration and refugee problems Women empowerment and freedom Geopolitics and geo-economics Daily Current Affairs for UPSC – 2 March 2023 Explanation: Option (4) is correct: The Raisina Dialogue is India’s premier conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics committed to …
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India was one among the 32 countries that abstained from voting on a resolution of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) asking for an end to the war. India has refused to condemn Russia for the invasion; it has refused to heed West’s sanctions; has increased buying Russian fuel at a discounted price and has consistently …
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Background: A radical new method called floating treatment wetlands (FTW) has emerged as an effective and sustainable solution to address the increasing pollution levels in urban lakes. About Floating Treatment Wetland method in Neknampur Lake The method of Floating treatment wetlands (FTW) consists of artificial islands with plants that stay afloat on the lake, which …
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Context: Recently, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has ordered that Election Commissioners will be appointed by the President of India on the advice of a Committee consisting of the Prime Minister, and leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha (or leader of largest opposition party), and the Chief Justice of India. Background Part …
Context: National Stock Exchange of India received the final approval from the markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to set up a Social Stock Exchange (SSE). About Social Stock Exchange (SSE) The SSE would function as a separate segment within the existing stock exchange and help social enterprises raise funds from the …
Context: Coral Reefs are getting damaged due to bleaching and overfishing. What are Coral Reefs? Definition: Corals are marine invertebrates or animals not possessing a spine. Each coral is called a polyp and thousands of such polyps live together to form a colony, which grows when polyps multiply to make copies of themselves. Coral …
Telangana Movement The Telangana movement (1946–1951) was an armed uprising of peasants against oppressive landlordism that was supported by the autocratic authority of the Nizam of Hyderabad. It was led by the Communist Party of India. Due to its significance for the future of the communist movement in India and the way it brought attention …
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Districts of Punjab Punjab is a state in Northern India that is known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse landscapes. The state is divided into several districts, each with its own unique characteristics and features. Some districts are known for their religious significance, as they are home to important shrines and pilgrimage sites. …
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