The Supreme Court termed Jallikattu a “type of bovine sport” existing in Tamil Nadu for at least a century, and did not interfere with the State legislature’s finding that the bull-taming event is part of the cultural heritage and tradition of the people of Tamil Nadu.
Key-highlights
What is Jallikattu?
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The Andhra Pradesh government has started removing “dotted lands” in the state from the prohibited list, restoring full rights of selling or pledging these lands to the farmers who own them.
What are dotted lands?
Land Disputes in India
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What are the reasons behind high incidence of disputes over land?
Traditionally, diamonds have been assessed based on the four Cs: cut, color, clarity, and carat. However, a fifth C, Climate Neutrality, is now emerging as a factor for judging diamonds
What are Lab-grown diamonds?
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How environment-friendly are Lab-grown diamonds?
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Natural Diamonds |
Lab-grown diamonds |
Carbon Footprint |
The process of mining natural diamonds involves significant energy consumption and carbon emissions |
Lab-grown diamonds, on the other hand, require less energy and have a considerably lower carbon footprint. This is because they are produced in controlled laboratory environments using advanced technologies. |
Ecological Disruption |
Diamond mining often involves extracting large quantities of earth, leading to habitat destruction and ecosystem disruption. |
Lab-grown diamonds eliminate the need for such environmentally harmful mining practices, minimizing ecological damage and preserving natural habitats. |
Water Conservation |
Mining diamonds typically requires extensive water usage for various purposes, including extraction, processing, and washing. |
Studies and reports claim that 1 carat of a lab grown diamond can save upto 250 tonnes of land and gallons of water. |
Pollution |
Diamond mining can lead to pollution through the release of hazardous chemicals, sediment runoff, and soil erosion. |
1. Lab-grown diamonds eliminate the associated pollution risks, as they are produced without the use of harmful mining practices, thereby reducing environmental contamination. |
Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) came up with a regulatory framework for banks to accept green deposits from customers.
What are Green deposits?
What does the RBI’s regulatory framework say?
Art & Culture Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple |
Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple Trimbakeshwar Temple is an ancient temple of Lord Shiva and identified as one of the divine 12 Jyotirlinga. About
About Jyotirilingas
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Economy Sagar Parikrama |
Phase-V of Sagar Parikrama covering Maharashtra-Goa coastal districts have been kick-started.
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Environment Sea butterflies threatened by climate change |
Sea butterflies, found in the Southern Ocean, are extremely vulnerable to climate change and their population is shrinking in a warming world, according to a new study. About
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Science & Technology (GS-III) World Hypertension Day |
World Hypertension Day is held on 17 May. About
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Context:
PM Modi embarks on a week-long journey to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia. Alongside, all four Quad leaders will meet on the sidelines of the G-7. Almost immediately after his return, Mr. Modi will be hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.
The world of the SCO
Striking a balance
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