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What is the mechanism of tricellular meridional circulation of the atmosphere? Discuss its significance

Answer: Earth and its atmosphere are both controlled primarily by the Sun and they make up an interconnected global system. Different climatic areas are the result of atmospheric movements within this global system. Atmospheric circulation is the large-scale movement of air and together with ocean circulation is the means by which thermal energy is redistributed …

24Jan 2023

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FCRA has been used to silence and force NGOs into submission before the state power, thereby throttling the collective articulation of citizen’s interest. Critically Analyze.

Answer: Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), 2010 seeks to regulate the acceptance and utilization of foreign contributions and foreign hospitality by certain individuals and organizations. Its frequent use against NGO has been criticized sometimes as arbitrary use of the state power. FCRA: Arbitrary use of state Dower: Subjugating citizen interest: Cancellation of FCRA registration of …

24Jan 2023

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What do you understand about disaster management? Discuss recent measures initiated by the Central Government in disaster management.

Answer: Disaster leads to sudden disruption of normal life, causing severe damage to life and property. Its origin can be natural or man-made. India due to its geography and scarce resources is more vulnerable to disasters. Around 59% of the landmass is prone to earthquakes of moderate to very high intensity while about 12% of …

24Jan 2023

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Parliamentary Committees

Q. Parliamentary committees play a key role in preserving the foundational pillars of representativeness, responsiveness, and accountability in a parliamentary democracy. In this light, discuss the issue of marginalization of parliamentary committees in recent times. Suggest reforms to strengthen them. Answer: The Parliamentary committees are established to study and deal with various matters that cannot …

22Jan 2023

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Eliminating Measles and Rubella by 2023

Context: India had set a target to eliminate measles and rubella (MR) by 2023, having missed the earlier deadline of 2020, due to a variety of reasons, exacerbated by disruptions due to the pandemic. Measles and Rubella Measles is a disease caused by a virus in the paramyxovirus family and it is …

22Jan 2023

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Mahatma Gandhi National Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS

Context: This financial year, the average days of employment provided per household under the MGNREGS is at a five-year low. More on the news The average days of employment provided per household is 42 days in 2022-23 while it was 50 days in 2021-22, 52 days in 2020-21, 48 days in 2019-20 …

22Jan 2023

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Uniform Civil Code

Context: The Supreme Court recently held that a State government’s authority under the Constitution to form a committee to examine the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) cannot be challenged. Uniform Civil Code Uniform Civil Code (UCC) can be defined as formulation of one law for India, which would be applicable to …

22Jan 2023

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Eliminating Tuberculosis

Context:Recently Soumya Swaminathan, former chief scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO) stated that India, considering its accelerated timeline for TB elimination, should take lead in Vaccine development. What is Tuberculosis Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis that most often affect the lungs. It is curable and preventable. TB is spread …

21Jan 2023

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New Goa Manohar International Airport wins best sustainable greenfield airport award

News: At the 14th International Conference-cum-Awards for Civil Aviation in 2023, GMR Goa International Airport (GGIAL), a division of GMR Airports Infrastructure, received the category for “Best Sustainable Greenfield Airport” within aviation sustainability and environment. The prize was given to GGIAL in recognition of their “outstanding initiatives” in making sustainability one of their guiding …

21Jan 2023

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Praveen Sharma (IDSE) appointed as Director of National Health Authority

News: Praveen Sharma (IDSE) has been selected for appointment as Director in the National Health Authority (Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare according to an order issued on January 19, 2023 from the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT). Sharma, an Indian Defense Service of Engineers (IDSE) officer …

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