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csr gktoday

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csr gktoday csr gktoday   This article was published in the month of October Weaponisation of the space: Placing of space based devices in the orbit that have destructive capabilities. Hypersonic technology vehicles that travel in the space to reach the intended target also weaponise the space. o At its most extreme space weaponisation would include the deployment of a full range of space weapons including satellite-based systems for Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) space-based Anti-Satellite (ASAT) weapons and a variety of Space to Earth Weapons (STEWs). o Two subsets of weaponisation of space are space control and Space force application. Factors driving growing use of space for defence  Geopolitical churnings aggravating threat scenario: Technological advancement by the developed states such as the USA and then USSR created geopolitical chain reaction. Other Global framework for regulation of Space    Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT) prohibits nuclear weapons tests "...

competition refresher magazine

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competition refresher magazine  competition refresher magazine   This article was published in the month of October BUSINESS 20 (B20)  Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) hosted Conference on B20 Indonesia Global Dialogue in partnership with Confederation of Indian Industry.    About B20 o Formed in 2010 it is the official G20 dialogue forum with global business community. o Aims to deliver concrete actionable policy recommendations on the priorities by each rotating presidency to spur economic growth and development   competition refresher magazine subscription. competition refresher magazine 

junior science refresher magazine

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junior science refresher magazine junior science refresher magazine  This article was published in October Importance to mother tongue Students should be taught exclusively in their mother tongue until the age of eight because introducing a new language at an early age reverses the entire learning process. About CurriculumCurriculum refers to the entirety of the organised experience of students in any institutional setting towards educational aims and objectives.It includes goals and objectives syllabi content to be taught and learnt pedagogical practices and assessment teachinglearning materials school and classroom practices learning environment and culture of the institution and more. 79Less burden on children For ages three to six there should not be any prescribed textbooks for the children and instead NCF recommended simple worksheets for curricular goals and pedagogical needs.Ethics component Introducing an ethics component into the curriculum early on to build character lea...

arihant current affairs magazine

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arihant current affairs magazine arihant current affairs magazine  This article can be seen in the magazine To allow the states to permit non-forest use of such lands. Misuse of provisions by mining companies    Delete 2(iii) of the Act which allows for assignment of lease which requires detailed examination of the proposal and payment of other compensatory levies such as CA in addition to NPV.    2 (ii) which allows for use of forest land for non-forestry purpose by paying only NPV can be invoked for any kind of lease assignment having an intention of using for non-forestry purpose. New drilling technologies    New environmentally friendly technologies which enables exploration or extraction of oil & natural gas deep beneath without impacting the forest soil or aquifer to be kept outside the purview of Act. Private land covered under definition of forests    Allow owners of private lands coming under definition of forest for construction...

shine india monthly magazine telugu

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shine india monthly magazine telugu shine india monthly magazine telugu  The article was published in the magazine    PLEDGES/DECLARATIONS/AGENDAS RELEASED AT COP26 Name Details Is India a signatory? Breakthrough Agenda    It commits countries to work together to make clean technologies and sustainable solutions the most affordable accessible and attractive option in each emitting sector (power road transport steel agriculture etc.) globally before 2030. Global Methane Pledge    A voluntary non-binding agreement under which signatory countries have promised to cut their methane emissions by at least 30 per cent by 2030. Glasgow Leaders Declaration on Forests and Land Use    Voluntary declaration signed among countries committed to working collectively to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030 while delivering sustainable development and promoting an inclusive rural transformation. 12 Forest agriculture and commodity trade (...

arihant current affairs magazine

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arihant current affairs magazine arihant current affairs magazine  The article was published in the magazine    THE ADAPTATION GAP REPORT 2021: THE GATHERING STORM Why in news? The report was recently released by UN Environment Programme (UNEP). About the report    Report assesses national and global progress on adaptation covering 3 central elements of adaptation process: planning financing and implementation.    Key findings of the report o Climate change adaptation is increasingly being embedded in policy and planningAround 79% of countries have adopted at least one national-level adaptation planning instrument (an increase of 7% since 2020). o Adaptation costs and financing needs in developing countries are 5 to 10 times greater than current finance flowsAdaptation finance gap is larger than indicated in 2020 and widening. o Opportunities provided by COVID-19 recovery stimulus packages for green and resilient recoveries are not currently being real...

shine india monthly magazine

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shine india monthly magazine shine india monthly magazine   This article was published in the magazine Guwahati was among the three cities chosen by WasteAid a United Kingdom-based nonprofit to launch a Zero Waste Cities Challenge. o Other two are Johannesburg and Ho Chi Minh City o The aim was to find entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas that can help reduce or recycle waste and create green employment opportunities. Bubble curtain This technology is being used for the first time in India to stop plastic from entering the river Yamuna. It is a non-invasive solution to stop plastic from entering the oceans. Ships and fish can pass through the air bubbles but plastics will be stopped. The bubble screen is created by a specially designed air tube which is placed diagonally on the bed of the canal or river. It brings waste to the surface channels the plastic onto the banks where it can be extracted  shine india monthly magazine subscription shine india monthly magazine