Junior science refresher magazine

Junior science refresher magazine

Junior science refresher magazine this article was published in the magazine the ultimate objective of the artemis program is what nasa calls the "next giant leap -- human exploration of mars”.  creating a "base camp" on the moon is part of the plan with astronauts staying on the lunar surface for up to two months. science refresher magazine subscription artemis is the first step in the next era of human exploration. together with commercial and international partners nasa will establish a sustainable presence on the moon to prepare for missions to mars. related term retrograde orbit  after getting closer to the moon the orion spacecraft will swoop down close to the lunar surface and use the gravitational kick it receives to enter a so-called "distant retrograde orbit Junior science refresher magazine subscription price." 

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Junior science refresher magazine this article was published in the magazine more than 51% are female teachers. major infrastructural facilities like electricity connection drinking water girls toilet library/ reading room playground etc. improved gross enrolment ratio (ger) primary level: increased to 104.8% in 2021-22 in comparison to 101.3% in 2018-19 secondary level: increased to 79.6% in 2021-22 from 76.9% in 2018-19. dropout rate primary: increased secondary: declined pupil-teacher ratio (ptr) improved to 26 in 2021-22 from 28 in 2018-19. total number of schools  declined to 14.89 lakhs in 2021-22 from 15.09 lakhs in 2020-21. Junior science refresher magazine subscription the decline is mainly due to the closure of schools under private and other management. others highlights  gender parity index (gpi) of ger is 1 or more at all levels of school education. gpi value 1 or more shows that the gpi is favorable to the girls while gpi of less than 1 shows relative under representation of girls. report on performance grading index (pgi) for states/uts for 2020-21  it is a tool to provide insights on the status of school education in states and uts including key levers that drive their performance and critical areas for improvement.  it pinpoints the gaps and helps states/uts in prioritising the areas for intervention to ensure that the school education system is robust at every level Junior science refresher magazine subscription price.

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shine india monthly magazine

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shine india monthly magazine this article was published in the magazine  fund sharing between centre and state 6040 between centre and state in plain areas 9010 for north- eastern states two himalayan states and ut of jammu and kashmir 100% centre share for other uts. land for landless beneficiaries the beneficiaries under pmay-g with no land to construct their houses are being given high priority under the scheme. providing land to landless beneficiaries for construction of houses being the states / uts responsibility they are advised/ encouraged to provide land to such beneficiaries urgently. shine india monthly magazine telugu there is no dedicated financial assistance to the landless beneficiaries from the central government for purchasing the land. convergence with other government schemes to provide basic amenities and assistance for house construction. pmay-g encourages adoption of green designs and technologies appropriate to the local culture and geoclimatic conditions (including multi-hazards) shine india monthly magazine subscription.

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Junior science refresher magazine this article was published in the magazine  polluted river stretches for restoration of water quality – 2022 report why in news? recently central pollution control board (cpcb) in its report stated that the number of polluted river stretches (prs) in indias rivers has fallen but the number of most polluted stretches is practically unchanged. more about news cpcb monitors water quality under national water quality monitoring programme at locations covering rivers lakes creeks drains canals etc. water quality management is performed under provision of water (prevention and control of pollution) act 1974. Junior science refresher magazine subscription about central pollution control board (cpcb) it is a statutory organization that was constituted in 1974 under the water (prevention and control of pollution) act 1974. also entrusted with the powers and functions under the air (prevention and control of pollution) act 1981. cpcb network monitors water quality at 4484 locations in 28 states and 7 uts Junior science refresher magazine subscription price.

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Banking service chronicle

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Banking service chronicle  this article was published in the magazine  climate investment opportunities in indias cooling sector why in news? recently world bank released the report “climate investment opportunities in indias cooling sector”. Banking service chronicle magazine basic group (2009) it is a bloc of four large newly industrialized countries – brazil india south africa and china. the basic countries constituted one of the parties in the copenhagen accord. 73key findings of the report increased exposure to heatwaves from 2030 onwards more than 160 to 200 million people could be exposed to a lethal heat wave in india every year Banking service chronicle magazine subscription.

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competition refresher magazine this article was published in the magazine  united nations (un) water summit on groundwater (gw) 2022 united nations (un) water summit on groundwater (gw) 2022 concluded in paris. summit was organised by un-water unesco and international groundwater resources assessment centre (igrac) to bring attention to groundwater at highest international level. summit will mark the completion of “groundwater making the invisible visible” campaign run by un-water throughout 2022. summit uses un world water development report 2022 as a baseline and sdg 6 global acceleration framework (gaf) to define actions towards more responsible and sustainable use and protection of this vital natural resource competition refresher magazine subscription.

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Mahindra current affairs magazine

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Mahindra current affairs magazine this article was published in magazine  dedicated and accessible gbf fund the global environment facility has been requested to establish a special trust fund in 2023 and until 2030 to support the implementation of the global biodiversity framework. o this fund would have its own equitable governing body dedicated to achieving the goals of the gbf and must be prepared to receive financing from all sources including official development assistance. effective mechanisms for planning monitoring reporting and review clear indicators to measure progress have been set to form an agreed synchronized and cyclical system based on national biodiversity strategies and action plans (nbsaps) national reports global review of collective progress voluntary peer reviews etc. 59o revised or updated nbsaps in alignment with the kunming-montreal global biodiversity framework and its goals and targets have to be communicated in a standardized format by cop-16 in turkey in 2024 mahendra current affairs magazine free download.

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Junior science refresher magazine ublished this article page no10 this article was published in december errata due to a typological error in article 7.5 flex fuel of october 2022 it was incorrectly mentioned that “about 2.4 million tonnes was diverted to produce 302 liters of ethanol for blending”. o correct statement is “india suffers from a glut in sugar production of 6 million tonnes and in sugar season 2020-21 about 2.4 million tonnes was diverted to produce 302 crore liters of ethanol for blending.” in the article 5.9. e-waste (management) rules 2022 of november 2022 under the responsibilities table it was incorrectly mentioned that “obtaining and implementing extended producer responsibility targets (at least 60% of their electronic waste is collected and recycled by 2023 with increasing them to 70 and 80 percent in 2024 and 2025 respectively).” Junior science refresher magazine subscription the correct statement is “obtaining and implementing extended producer responsibility targets may be made stable for 2 years and starting from 60% for the year 2023-2024 and 2024-25; 70% for the year 2025-26 and 2026-27 and 80% for the year 2027-28 and 2028-29 and onwards.” these rules will be applicable from 1st april 2023 Junior science refresher magazine subscription price.

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Banking service chronicle

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Banking service chronicle published this article page no 30 this article was published in the magazine partnership for clean fuels and vehicles (pcfv) why in news recently leaded petrol has been eradicated from the world as algeria- the last country to use this fuel exhausted its supplies following the two decades long campaign by the unep-led global partnership for clean fuels and vehicles (pcfv). about partnership for clean fuels and vehicles (pcfv) initiative pcfv is a global public-private initiative launched in 2002 at the world summit on sustainable development by unep. aim to reduce vehicular air pollution through promotion of cleaner fuels and vehicles in developing countries. pcfv worked towards global elimination of leaded petrol (graduated decline of sulphur as well) by providing support in different areas. (in india it was phased out in 2000). about leaded petrol tetraethyl lead (tel) or organic lead is used as a petrol additive in leaded petrol to improve engine performance. tel is a colorless liquid whose antiknock properties were first found in 1921. Banking service chronicle magazine it improves the octane rating of fuel as compared to unleaded petrol. as a result it became a popular additive in petrol and jet fuels as knocking in engine causes loss of power with risks of damage to the engine. health impacts of leaded petrol  tetraethyl lead is toxic in nature and it is absorbed rapidly by the skin the lungs and the gastrointestinal tract. it contaminates the air dust soil water and crops on release through exhaust fumes evaporation losses and accidental spills.  exposure to it can cause heart disease cancer stroke and lower iq (especially in children) by impacting brain development Banking service chronicle magazine subscription. 

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Banking service chronicle published this article page no 3 this article can be seen in the magazine it is the state animal of west bengal. polar bears  a recent study finds they might disappear by 2100. protection status characteristics  polar bears are largest bear in the world and the arctics top predator. 71  polar bears spend over 50% of their time hunting for food.  classified as marine mammals because they spend most of their lives on the sea ice of the arctic ocean.  Banking service chronicle magazine they are good swimmers and have thick layer of body fat and water-repellant coat that insulates them from the cold air and water.  melting sea ice from climate change has increased human-polar bear conflicts. habitat  annual sea ice covering the waters over the continental shelf and the arctic inter-island archipelagos  not found in antarctica. conservation measures  the international agreement on conservation of polar bears and their habitat 1973.  polar bears international a non-profit polar bear conservation organization. giant panda  china announces that giant panda are no longer endangered in the wild. o after five years the international union for conservation of nature (iucn) removed giant pandas from its endangered species list and classified them as vulnerable in 2016. protection status characteristics  giant panda is also known as panda bear Banking service chronicle magazine subscription. 

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Banking service chronicle published this article page no 3 this article can be seen in the magazine fauna and flora indian leopard asiatic elephant chital (spotted deer) sambar deer wild boar rhesus macaque gray langur striped hyena indian jackal jungle cat indian gray mongoose indian fox. kerala parambikulam tiger reserve  parambikulam tiger conservation foundation has won the earth guardian award for its efforts in supporting the conservation of tigers and biodiversity. geographical location and other important features  it is a well-protected part of the nelliampathy - anamalai sub unit of the western ghats and is buffered by ecologically similar forests of other forest divisions and protected areas of kerala and tamil nadu.  unique feature kariyanshola which is a part of sungam range of the tiger reserve has been recognized as a unesco world heritage site. Banking service chronicle magazine rivers parambikulam sholayar and thekkedy forests evergreen forests moist and dry deciduous forests and grasslands. other unique habitats like montane grasslands and marshy grasslands (locally known as vayals) are extensively found. fauna and flora  lion-tailed macaques nilgiri tahr elephants bengal tigers indian leopards wild boar sambar bonnet macaques nilgiri langurs sloth bears nilgiri marten small travancore flying squirrel and gaur.  teak neem sandalwood and rosewood. even the oldest ever teak tree kannimara teak exists here. madhya pradesh panna tiger reserve (ptr)  recently over 30 tigers migrated out of panna tiger reserve. geographical location and other important features  located in the northern vindhyan range and only tr in the entire bundelkhand region. 66  it is the last remaining tiger habitat of north madhya pradesh- it is spread over panna and chhatarpur district.  its location is crucial as it is the only tiger source area which connects the tiger populations of aravalli and vindhyan ranges.  3 rd biosphere reserve in world network of biosphere reserves from madhya pradesh after pachmarhi and amarkantak.  ptrs cth encompasses the entire area of panna national park and part of gangau wildlife sanctuary Banking service chronicle magazine subscription.

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Banking service chronicle published this article page no 26 this article was published in the magazine the guidelines also highlight good practices for the management of certain types of particulate matter (for example black carbon/elemental carbon ultrafine particles and particles originating from sand and dust storms) for which there is currently insufficient quantitative evidence to set air quality guideline levels. the present guidelines are applicable to both outdoor and indoor environments globally. however these guidelines do not cover occupational settings owing to the specific characteristics of the relevant exposures and risk reduction policies. Banking service chronicle magazine whilst not legally-binding like all who guidelines aqgs are an evidence-informed tool for policy-makers to guide legislation and policies in order to reduce levels of air pollutants and decrease the burden of disease that results from exposure to air pollution worldwide. air pollution measurement in india and comparison with international standards air monitoring network and agencies involved central pollution control board (cpcb) initiated national ambient air quality monitoring (naaqm) programme in the year 1984 with 7 stations at agra and anpara. subsequently the programme was renamed as national air quality monitoring programme (namp). o the network currently consists of 804 operating stations covering 344 cities/towns in 28 states and 6 union territories of the country Banking service chronicle magazine subscription.

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Junior science refresher magazine

Junior science refresher magazine

Junior science refresher magazine published this article page no 4 this article was published in magazine  constitutional provisions for appointments under article 324(2) the president of india is empowered to appoint the cec and the ecs. article 324(2) empowers the president of india to fix from time to time the number of election commissioners other than the cec. issues related to appointment/removal of cec and ec  role of ruling party appointment is done solely by executive thus giving unfettered discretion to ruling party to choose someone whose loyalty to it is ensured.  no prescribed qualifications constitution has not prescribed qualifications (legal educational administrative or judicial) of cec/ec.  Junior science refresher magazine subscription price difference in removals safeguards to cec from arbitrary removal (can be removed from office only by order of president just like a judge of supreme court). however similar protection is not provided to ecs Junior science refresher magazine subscription.

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Banking service chronicle

Banking service chronicle

Banking service chronicle published this article page no 1 this article was published in magazine  audit of local self government why in news comptroller and auditor-general of india (cag) is planning to expand its presence up to the district level to exercise audit control over three tier panchayati raj institution (pri). more about news  looking at the huge allocation of funds the cag has prepared a proposal to open its offices in each district and “exercise control and supervision” over the proper maintenance of accounts and audit of the pris.  at present cag has presence in state capitals and its accountant generals office is responsible for auditing accounts of state governments. Banking service chronicle magazine while the government departments draw funds from the consolidated fund the pris draw money from separate fund accounts kept in bank or treasury Banking service chronicle magazine subscription. 

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Junior science refresher magazine

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Junior science refresher magazine Published this article page no 5 this article was published in the month of november christian marriages and divorces are governed by the indian christian marriages act and the indian divorce act while zoroastrians are subject to the parsi marriage and divorce act.  there are some secular laws as well. for example special marriage act under which inter-religion marriages take place and the guardians and wards act which establishes the rights and duties of guardians.  goa is at present the only state in india with a ucc. Junior science refresher magazine subscription price the portuguese civil code of 1867 which continues to be implemented after india annexed the territory in 1961 applies to all goans irrespective of their religious or ethnic community. however portuguese code is not completely a ucc. it makes certain provisions on religious basis. for example hindu men are allowed bigamy if wife fails to deliver a child by age of 25 or a male child by age of 30. need of ucc Junior science refresher magazine subscription

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Banking service chronicle

Banking service chronicle

Banking service chronicle this article was published in the month of november act amended article 15 to additionally permit government to provide for advancement of ews. further up to 10% of seats may be reserved for such sections for admission in educational institutions. such reservation will not apply to minority educational institutions.  the act also amended article 16 to permit the government to reserve up to 10% of all posts for the “economically weaker sections” of citizens.  ews reservation is in addition to existing reservation. Banking service chronicle magazine a person not covered under reservation for scs sts and obcs and whose family had a gross annual income below rs 8 lakh was to be identified as ews for reservation. also excluded were those who had five acres of agricultural land or a residential flat of 1000 square feet or a residential plot of 100 square yards and above in notified municipalities or 200 square yards in other areas. key points of supreme court verdict (janhit abhiyan v union of india case 2022) Banking service chronicle magazine subscription  

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competition success magazine

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competition success magazine this article can be seen in the magazine maharashtra declared the as a biodiversity heritage site.  schistura hiranyakeshi is a rare sub-species of schistura a freshwater loach.  the fish was named after the hiranyakeshi river near amboli village. subdoluseps nilgiriensis (asian gracile skink)  a new species of an asian gracile skink has been discovered recently at anaikatti hills coimbatore in tamil nadu.  new species are closely related to subdoluseps pruthi that is found in parts of the eastern ghats.  it is currently considered a vulnerable species as there are potential threats from seasonal forest fires housing constructions and brick kiln industries in the area. pyrostria laljii  a 15-meter tall tree that belongs to the genus of the coffee family has recently been discovered in the andaman and nicobar islands. competition success magazine subscription the new species pyrostria laljii is also the first record of the genus pyrostria in india.  trees belonging to these species are usually found in madagascar.  the tree is distinguished by a long stem with a whitish coating on the trunk and oblong-obovate leaves with a cuneate base and was first reported from wandoor forest in south andaman.  other places where trees could be located are jarawa reserve forest chidia tapu forest.  iucn status critically endangered competition success review magazine price. 

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Banking service chronicle

Banking service chronicle

Banking service chronicle published this article page no 5  to address the effects of climate change on agriculture resilient crop types must be developed. climate-smart crops should be able to withstand a variety of threats such as pests frosts and extreme weather events.  Banking service chronicle magazine to make climate-smart crop types available to farmers efficient production and distribution are required. to effectively implement a climate-smart agriculture strategy there are some components that are recommended by fao create drought-resistant agricultural varieties and include farmers in decision-making. increase farm resilience and profitability by diversifying crops and organisms.  combat the consequences of climate change on pests diseases and weeds holistically Banking service chronicle magazine subscription.

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Banking service chronicle published this article page no page no 6 the fact that 45.6% of the workforce is still employed in agriculture which accounted for 18.29% of gva in 2019–20 shows that a sizeable section of the indian population depends on it for their living.  however as the nations economy has evolved and other sectors like services and manufacturing have grown such as the percentage of the population employed in agriculture has gradually decreased over time.  with 60.5% of the population working in agriculture in 2000 there has been a noticeable trend away from agriculture in recent years Banking service chronicle magazine subscription.

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Banking service chronicle published this article page no 3 commemorating the 75th year of indias independence a coastal clean-up drive was carried out at 75 beaches across the country for 75 days over a 7500 km long coastline. this unique first-ever national campaign culminated on “international coastal clean-up day” on 17 september 2022. it is an important biodiversity hotspot situated in tamil nadu and extends from rameswaram to kanyakumari. horst graben structure two courses of drift in water currents cenozoic sedimentary functions and riverine processes make the gulf of mannar biosphere ideal for a lot of marine biota and stable marine ecosystems. Banking service chronicle magazine the biodiversity of india is unique and steps must be taken to ensure its safety. millions of peoples livelihood depends on the biodiversity of india so care must be taken to protect and boost environmental health. the need of the hour is to find ways to reduce the usage of plastic because india needs diverse ecosystems to thrive Banking service chronicle magazine subscription.

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