Assam’s pyramid-like structures known as moidams or maidams have met all the technical requirements of UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre.
The technical completeness of a nomination does not imply that the site concerned is of Outstanding Universal Value and would necessarily be inscribed on the World Heritage List. |
Charaideo: Significance
The Ahom Dynasty:
The famous battles of Ahoms:
Battle of Alaboi (1669):
Battle of Saraighat (1671):
UNESCO Heritage Site:
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A recent video which got viral from the Dharampuri region of Tamil Nadu shows the dark reality of India’s Caste system and the still prevalent manual scavenging in parts of the country by a specific caste group.
What is Manual Scavenging?
The data:
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Laws related to manual scavenging:
Currently, engaging any person for the purpose of hazardous cleaning of sewer pipes and sewerage tanks by any person or agency is punishable by imprisonment for up to five years or a fine of up to Rs.5 lakh or both. |
Other related provisions:
How it is an Institutional failure?
Recent developments:
The Supreme Court while dismissing a petition which sought directions to restore the names of places changed by “foreign barbaric invaders” has mentioned that a country cannot remain a ‘prisoner of the past’.
What is the Supreme Court’s verdict?
Procedure for changing City Names:
At Central Level:
At the state level:
Recent Changes:
Recently, researchers presented their ideas for "organoid intelligence," a potentially ground-breaking new field of study that aspires to develop Biocomputers.
Bio-computers and their functioning:
What are organoids?
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Opportunities of ‘bio-computers’:
Are ‘bio-computers’ ready for commercial use?
The answer to the questions lies in the below-given concerns:
SWAMIH Investment Fund have so far raised Rs.15,530 crore to provide priority debt financing for the completion of stressed, brownfield, and residential projects that are registered with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA).
What is the SWAMIH investment fund?
Alternative Investment Fund (AIF):
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Significance:
The Centre’s SATAT scheme for bio-CNG plants at the Indian Oil Corporation has blamed the pandemic for the delays in meeting the target of setting up 5,000 bio-CNG plants by 2023-24.
Sustainable Alternative towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT):
About CBG:
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Issues:
The progress on the effective functioning of the scheme has been slow and tardy. Up till now, 40 plants have been commissioned and 80 retail outlets are selling bio-CNG. This is primarily because of the following reasons:
Government efforts:
NSSO’s latest annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) report for 2021-22 (July-June) has been released recently.
Key highlights:
Reasons for shifting trend:
Way forward:
Economy Windfall tax |
The Government has marginally hiked windfall tax on locally produced crude oil to Rs.4400 per tonne from Rs.4350 per Tonne. About:
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Economy Iran’s lithium deposit |
The Iranian Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade (MIMT) has informed that a deposit located in the western province of Hamedan contains some 8.5 million metric tons of lithium ore. About Lithium deposits:
Lithium: properties & Uses:
Major Sites:
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Environment Nano liquid DAP |
Prime Minister hailed the government's approval to nano liquid DAP fertiliser, mentioning it an important step towards making life easier for farmers. What is Nano Urea?
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Context:
GST collections:
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