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#GS3 #MinorIrrigationSchemes
๐งThe census was conducted under the centrally sponsored scheme โIrrigation Censusโ.
๐งFor the first time, the information about gender of the owner of MI scheme was also collected in case of individual ownership.
๐ พ๏ธ Out of all the individually owned schemes, 18.1% are owned by women. Around 60.2% schemes have single source of finance whereas 39.8% schemes have more than one source of finance
๐ตSignificance :
๐This report will be useful for planners, policy makers, researcher scholars, agricultural and ground water scientists, administrators & all concerned with development of irrigation and agricultural economy of the country.โ ๏ธ
๐ พ๏ธFull article ๐๐
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1952480
๐งThe census was conducted under the centrally sponsored scheme โIrrigation Censusโ.
๐งFor the first time, the information about gender of the owner of MI scheme was also collected in case of individual ownership.
๐ พ๏ธ Out of all the individually owned schemes, 18.1% are owned by women. Around 60.2% schemes have single source of finance whereas 39.8% schemes have more than one source of finance
๐ตSignificance :
๐This report will be useful for planners, policy makers, researcher scholars, agricultural and ground water scientists, administrators & all concerned with development of irrigation and agricultural economy of the country.โ ๏ธ
๐ พ๏ธFull article ๐๐
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1952480
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#SVAMITVA Scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj provides ownership to property owners in village-inhabited area by using latest drone and GIS technology.
๐The Property Cards facilitate monetization of rural residential assets for bank loan and other financial benefits and help in the settlement of land-related disputes through the preparation of 5cm accuracy maps.
๐ พ๏ธThe Scheme is implemented with the collaborative efforts of Survey of India being the technology implementation partner, State Revenue and Panchayati Raj Departments, and NICโGIS.
๐The Property Cards facilitate monetization of rural residential assets for bank loan and other financial benefits and help in the settlement of land-related disputes through the preparation of 5cm accuracy maps.
๐ พ๏ธThe Scheme is implemented with the collaborative efforts of Survey of India being the technology implementation partner, State Revenue and Panchayati Raj Departments, and NICโGIS.
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#Spaceintelligence
#Ancientknowledge
๐ พ๏ธ Arya Bhatta, Varahamihira and Bhaskaracharya had made discoveries about the round shape of Earth and that it is flowing in space on an axis.
๐ตOur ancestors had predicted the dates of the eclipse and prepared Panchangs for years ahead.
#Ancientknowledge
๐ พ๏ธ Arya Bhatta, Varahamihira and Bhaskaracharya had made discoveries about the round shape of Earth and that it is flowing in space on an axis.
๐ตOur ancestors had predicted the dates of the eclipse and prepared Panchangs for years ahead.
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Q.1854) With reference to the State of Indiaโs Birds, 2023 report, consider the following statements:
1. Peafowl is one of the most rapidly increasing species in the country.
2. The number of Glossy Ibis and Black-headed Ibis has decreased.
3. Ducks are rapidly increasing in India.
4. White-rumped vultures have suffered the maximum long-term declines.
๐ฆ๐ฆCredit of Question: #IndianExpress
1. Peafowl is one of the most rapidly increasing species in the country.
2. The number of Glossy Ibis and Black-headed Ibis has decreased.
3. Ducks are rapidly increasing in India.
4. White-rumped vultures have suffered the maximum long-term declines.
๐ฆ๐ฆCredit of Question: #IndianExpress
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
12%
Only one
39%
Only two
30%
Only three
20%
All four
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Read the highlights of today's #MannkiBaat๐๏ธ here at our instagram๐๐๐
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#Prelims
5โฃ Five Zonal Councils were established in the year 1957 under Section 15-22 of the States Reorganization Act, 1956.
โ ๏ธ Union cb Home Minister is the Chairman of these five Zonal Councils, while the Chief Ministers of the States included in the respective Zonal Council and the Administrator/Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territories are its members.
๐ตTwo more ministers from each state are nominated by the Governor as members of the council.
๐ พ๏ธ Each Zonal Council has also constituted a Standing Committee at the level of Chief Secretaries.
5โฃ Five Zonal Councils were established in the year 1957 under Section 15-22 of the States Reorganization Act, 1956.
โ ๏ธ Union cb Home Minister is the Chairman of these five Zonal Councils, while the Chief Ministers of the States included in the respective Zonal Council and the Administrator/Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territories are its members.
๐ตTwo more ministers from each state are nominated by the Governor as members of the council.
๐ พ๏ธ Each Zonal Council has also constituted a Standing Committee at the level of Chief Secretaries.
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Forwarded from Pib/Aakashwani/AIR/GovtSourcesNews for UPSC PSC Aspirants
#ZonalCouncils
๐ฅSIGNIFICANCE โ ๏ธ
๐In the spirit that strong States make strong nations, Zonal Councils provide a platform to enhance cooperation through a systematic mechanism for regular dialogue and discussion on issues affecting two or more states or the Center and the States.
๐ฉThe Zonal Councils hold discussions on a wide range of issues including infrastructure, mining, water supply, environment and forests and state-restructuring, as well as direct benefit transfer (DBT), wider expansion of telecommunications/internet and issues of general regional interests
๐ฅSIGNIFICANCE โ ๏ธ
๐In the spirit that strong States make strong nations, Zonal Councils provide a platform to enhance cooperation through a systematic mechanism for regular dialogue and discussion on issues affecting two or more states or the Center and the States.
๐ฉThe Zonal Councils hold discussions on a wide range of issues including infrastructure, mining, water supply, environment and forests and state-restructuring, as well as direct benefit transfer (DBT), wider expansion of telecommunications/internet and issues of general regional interests
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Sri Lanka: Annual Kandy Esala Perahara is being celebrated at Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic
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Sri Lanka: Annual Kandy Esala Perahara is being celebrated at Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic
In Sri Lanka, the annual Kandy Esala Perahara is being celebrated with deep devotion at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy.
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Medieval Indian engineers in the 7th century built robots. Powered by water and clockwork
https://theprint.in/opinion/medieval-indian-engineers-in-the-7th-century-built-robots-inspired-future-inventions/1592229/
https://theprint.in/opinion/medieval-indian-engineers-in-the-7th-century-built-robots-inspired-future-inventions/1592229/
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Medieval Indian engineers in the 7th century built robots. Powered by water and clockwork
Using hydraulics and clockwork, engineers could make wondrous devices that are now lost. These were more credible than claims about pre-modern Indian technology such as UFOs and genetic engineering.
Our strategic sectors are:
๐Electronics and capital goods
๐Chemicals
๐Textiles
๐Autocomponents (electric vehicles)
๐Solar module batteries
๐Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices
๐ พ๏ธRead above article about India's well position to leverage Global Value Chains(GVC) for higher economic growth and job creation.
๐ตIn labour - intensive sectors like textiles and apparel, India is well integrated into GVCs, though there is scope for greater expansionโ ๏ธ
๐ฎ๐ณIn some of the capital -intensive sectors too, like electronics, India has good GVC linkagesโ ๏ธ
๐Electronics and capital goods
๐Chemicals
๐Textiles
๐Autocomponents (electric vehicles)
๐Solar module batteries
๐Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices
๐ พ๏ธRead above article about India's well position to leverage Global Value Chains(GVC) for higher economic growth and job creation.
๐ตIn labour - intensive sectors like textiles and apparel, India is well integrated into GVCs, though there is scope for greater expansionโ ๏ธ
๐ฎ๐ณIn some of the capital -intensive sectors too, like electronics, India has good GVC linkagesโ ๏ธ
๐ต New age sectors are like :
๐ข Mobile phones
๐ขAdvanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Batteries
๐ขHigh-efficiency solar PV modules
๐ขDrones
๐ข Wearables
๐ณSemiconductors
๐ณSteel
๐ตSignificant portion of Govt's incentives are directed towards these new-age sectors through schemes like PLI
๐ฑRead India's position, worldwide in the production of mobile phones and phone factories ๐๐
๐ พ๏ธCan Solapur could become a hub for textiles and apparel by the support system?
๐ขMSMEs and their skilling and upskilling ๐๐
๐ข Mobile phones
๐ขAdvanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Batteries
๐ขHigh-efficiency solar PV modules
๐ขDrones
๐ข Wearables
๐ณSemiconductors
๐ณSteel
๐ตSignificant portion of Govt's incentives are directed towards these new-age sectors through schemes like PLI
๐ฑRead India's position, worldwide in the production of mobile phones and phone factories ๐๐
๐ พ๏ธCan Solapur could become a hub for textiles and apparel by the support system?
๐ขMSMEs and their skilling and upskilling ๐๐
โถ๏ธ Sustainable Manufacturing with 'Zero Defect-Zero Effect ', Digital India and creation of green alternatives :
Like, ๐bio-based feedstocks and sustainable packaging
๐green building materials
๐green labels industry standards
๐recycling hubs
๐ตRead above in the article on how can we strengthen our #Infrastructure with govt. interventions like PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, National Logistics Policy
๐ตRead about new technologies such as off-grid rural market electrification via solar infrastructure etc.
Like, ๐bio-based feedstocks and sustainable packaging
๐green building materials
๐green labels industry standards
๐recycling hubs
๐ตRead above in the article on how can we strengthen our #Infrastructure with govt. interventions like PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, National Logistics Policy
๐ตRead about new technologies such as off-grid rural market electrification via solar infrastructure etc.
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