The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, a crucial initiative by the Indian government, is set to release its 18th installment today, October 5, 2024. This program aims to provide financial support to small and marginal farmers across the country, enhancing their livelihoods and improving agricultural practices. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) The …
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India, home to more than 60% of the world’s Asian elephant population, has been at the forefront of elephant conservation. To protect this majestic species, the government established dedicated elephant reserves across the country under the “Project Elephant” initiative launched in 1992. These reserves ensure the protection of elephants and their habitats while mitigating human-elephant …
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Atmospheric Circulation Solar radiation reaches the Earth and passes through the atmosphere, where it is absorbed or reflected. Most of this heat is absorbed by the Earth’s surface warming the land and water. A small amount of heat from the surface is transferred to the air above through conduction but air is a poor conductor …
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National Language of India 2024: India, known for its rich cultural and linguistic diversity, does not have a designated national language as per its Constitution. Instead, the country recognizes Hindi (in Devanagari script) and English as the official languages for governmental purposes. This article provides a comprehensive overview of India’s linguistic framework, focusing on the …
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The Union Cabinet has approved classical language status for Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali, and Prakrit, increasing the total number of recognized classical languages in India to 11. This decision aims to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of these languages, providing benefits such as academic opportunities and international awards for scholars. Leaders from states …
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The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer key at 5:00 PM on its official website, ssc.gov.in. You can find the answer key on the official website, ssc.gov.in, or through the link we will provide in this article. This year, over 15+ lakh candidates took the SSC CGL exam out of 35+ …
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Physical Weathering Physical or mechanical weathering is when rocks break into smaller pieces without changing their chemical makeup. This happens through processes like freezing and thawing, salt buildup, and heat causing cracks. The forces that break the rocks can come from inside the rock or from the environment around it. This Weathering activity is more …
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Context: As part of the 100-day agenda the government launched BharatGen at IIT Bombay to develop multilingual (across 22 Indian languages) and multimodal AI (speech, text, and vision) models under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS). About NM-ICPS Launched in: December 2018 Goal: To establish India as a global leader in Cyber-Physical Systems …
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Psychedelics Drugs Context: A recent study has unveiled how psychedelics can reduce anxiety by targeting specific brain cells. What are Psychedelic Drugs ? They are a category of psychoactive substances that alter an individual’s perception, mood, and cognitive functions. These substances often lead to experiences such as hallucinations, changes in consciousness and heightened sensory perception. …
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