Junior science refresher magazine

Junior science refresher magazine

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

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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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