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National Panchayati Raj Day 2023: Significance and history
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/this-quote-means-gandhi-villages-panchayati-raj-upsc-explained-8571796/
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/this-quote-means-gandhi-villages-panchayati-raj-upsc-explained-8571796/
The Indian Express
This Quote Means: When Mahatma Gandhi said, βEvery village has to become a self-sufficient republicβ
A landmark law on Panchayati Raj institutions came into effect on April 24, 1993, for which the National Panchayati Raj Day is marked. Hereβs what Gandhi said of village governance and why the act helped materialise some of his ideals.
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Why urea rules Indiaβs farms | Explained News,The Indian Express
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-economics/why-urea-rules-indias-farms-8573907/
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-economics/why-urea-rules-indias-farms-8573907/
The Indian Express
Why urea rules Indiaβs farms
Sales of the nitrogenous fertiliser have scaled new highs despite measures to check its use. What is the reason for this, what consequences can it have for crop yield, and what are some possible solutions?
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πOn the one hand that allows for precise targeting, on the other hand, the bombs can hit targets at a great distance from where they are dropped
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βοΈWhat are guided bombs?
πUnlike simple bombs, guided bombs have small wings and tail surfaces that allow them to be put into gliding flight.β οΈ
πOn the one hand that allows for precise targeting, on the other hand, the bombs can hit targets at a great distance from where they are dropped
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π ΎοΈClimate Change and Global Warming ---Are they same?
πClimate Change :is the variation in mean state of climate (in temp., winds, precipitation etc.)for an extended period of time(usually 10 years)
πGlobal Warming is increase in global mean surface temperature of near surface atmosphere and oceans averaged over 30 year period
π΅Climate Change is about all types of climate variability over the planet, whereas, Global Warming is with respect to global mean Surface temperature Only
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π ΎοΈClimate Change and Global Warming ---Are they same?
πClimate Change :is the variation in mean state of climate (in temp., winds, precipitation etc.)for an extended period of time(usually 10 years)
πGlobal Warming is increase in global mean surface temperature of near surface atmosphere and oceans averaged over 30 year period
π΅Climate Change is about all types of climate variability over the planet, whereas, Global Warming is with respect to global mean Surface temperature Only
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Trees, crops endemic to India can help combat air pollution: Study
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/pollution/trees-crops-endemic-to-india-can-help-combat-air-pollution-study-88925?utm_source=izooto&utm_medium=push_notifications&utm_campaign=trees,%20crops%20endemic%20to%20india%20can%20help%20combat%20air%20pollution:%20study
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/pollution/trees-crops-endemic-to-india-can-help-combat-air-pollution-study-88925?utm_source=izooto&utm_medium=push_notifications&utm_campaign=trees,%20crops%20endemic%20to%20india%20can%20help%20combat%20air%20pollution:%20study
DownToEarth
Trees, crops endemic to India can help combat air pollution: Study
Peepal, mango, neem, maize, safflower & pigeon pea are found to be most suitable for areas with higher levels of air pollution
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Q 1847) Consider the following statements with reference to the recent Economic Survey 2022-23
1. The Centre 's Debt - GDP Ratio has remained steady in recent five years.
2. The Union Government's External debt is more than the Internal Debt.
1. The Centre 's Debt - GDP Ratio has remained steady in recent five years.
2. The Union Government's External debt is more than the Internal Debt.
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Q.1848) Consider the following statements with reference to the recent Economic Survey 2022-23.
1. The emphasis on capital expenditure (CAPEX) led growth will enable India to keep the growth-interest rate differential postive.
2. A positive "growth-interest rate differential keeps the Government debt sustainable.
1. The emphasis on capital expenditure (CAPEX) led growth will enable India to keep the growth-interest rate differential postive.
2. A positive "growth-interest rate differential keeps the Government debt sustainable.
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π ΎοΈDifference between Carbon Neutral and Net Zero:
π΅Carbon neutral can cover a defined part of business operations and typically accounts for CO2 emissions, but not other greenhouse gases.
π΅Net zero on the other hand means that a company reduces all greenhouse gas emissions across its whole supply chain
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π ΎοΈDifference between Carbon Neutral and Net Zero:
π΅Carbon neutral can cover a defined part of business operations and typically accounts for CO2 emissions, but not other greenhouse gases.
π΅Net zero on the other hand means that a company reduces all greenhouse gas emissions across its whole supply chain
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π ΎοΈTriple Planetary Loss
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