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11Apr 2024

POPULATION AND SETTLEMENT

Demography Demography is the scientific study of human populations, focusing on their size, composition, and distribution across different geographical locations. It involves analyzing how various population characteristics—such as total number, age structure, and spatial distribution—evolve over time. This field of study is crucial for understanding the dynamics of human societies and is instrumental in planning …

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11Apr 2024

MAPPING: IMPORTANT LANDFORMS ACROSS THE WORLD

Asia Continent Asia, the world’s largest and most diverse continent, holds a unique position on Earth’s geographical and cultural map. This expansive landmass is not only distinguished by its size but also by the variety of cultures, languages, and natural landscapes it encompasses. Geographic Boundaries and Location Northern Boundary: The Arctic Ocean marks the northern …

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11Apr 2024

EVOLUTION OF LANDFORMS AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT

Introduction A landform, comprising a small to medium-sized portion of the Earth’s surface, is fundamental to understanding landscapes. Landforms collectively contribute to the diverse terrain we observe, each undergoing a distinct evolutionary process. The evolution of landforms encompasses a series of transformations from one state to another, representing the dynamic nature of the Earth’s surface. …

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11Apr 2024

Chapter 7 : Geology and Rock System

Minerals Minerals are fundamental building blocks of the Earth’s crust and have significant importance in various fields, including geology, materials science, and economics. Here’s an in-depth look at the concept of minerals, expanding on the points mentioned: Definition and Characteristics Basic Definition: Minerals are naturally occurring substances characterized by an orderly atomic arrangement and a …

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11Apr 2024

DISTRIBUTION OF OCEAN AND CONTINENTS

Introduction The configuration of continents and oceans on Earth is not static. Throughout geological history, the arrangement of these land and water bodies has undergone significant changes, and it will continue to evolve in the future. To explain the dynamic nature of Earth’s surface, scientists have developed various theories over time. One of the most …

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11Apr 2024

THE ADVENT OF A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ‘ONE HEALTH’

Syllabus: GS 2: Health, Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Arising out of their Design & Implementation. Focus: Under One health mission, a national network of high-risk pathogen (Biosafety level or BSL 3 and BSL 4) laboratories has been created Source: X.com The advent of the ‘One Health’ approach marks a pivotal shift in how we …

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11Apr 2024

SANKALPA 2024

1. ABOUT UCC 2. ABOUT UGI 3. ABOUT PROGRAM: 4. WHO ARE ELIGIBLE: 5. SELECTION PROCEDURE: 6. EXAM DATES & VENUE: 7. HOW TO APPLY 1. ABOUT UCC: Universal Coaching Centre is one of the leading coaching center in Bangalore providing holistic and exam oriented coaching for all competitive examinations being held at state and …

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10Apr 2024

NOBEL PHYSICIST HIGGS, WHO PROPOSED ‘GOD PARTICLE’ EXISTENCE, DIES

Why in the news ? Nobel laureate physicist Peter Higgs, who theorised the Higgs boson, dies at 94; his contributions reshaped particle physics. source:medium About Nobel Physicist Peter Higgs: Peter Higgs, Nobel Prize-winning physicist, known for proposing the existence of the “god particle,” passed away at 94. Higgs was an emeritus professor at the University …

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10Apr 2024

SUPREME COURT QUERIES CENTRE’S STRICT STANCE ON INDUSTRIAL ALCOHOL REGULATION.

Why in the news? Supreme Court questions Centre’s control over industrial alcohol, highlighting concerns about its misuse and impact on public health. About the Supreme Court’s Inquiry: A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court inquired about the Centre’s rigid stance on industrial alcohol control. The Court questioned the Centre’s reluctance to allow states to …

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10Apr 2024

SUPREME COURT TO ADDRESS VVPAT VERIFICATION PLEAS ON APRIL 16.

Why in the news? The Supreme Court scheduled hearings for VVPAT verification pleas, addressing concerns over vote accuracy and transparency in elections. source:researchgate About Supreme Court Hearing on VVPAT Verification: The Supreme Court scheduled a hearing for pleas advocating the cross-verification of votes with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) on April 16. Justices Sanjiv …

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