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Import of Wild Animals in India

The Supreme Court has increased the jurisdiction and powers of a high-powered committee led by its former judge, Justice Deepak Verma, to conduct necessary checks concerning the import, transfer, procurement, rescue and rehabilitation of wild animals, including those in captivity, across India. Before, the committee's powers were only limited...

India-US Pact on Semiconductor

India and the US have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on establishing the Semiconductor Supply chain during India – USA 5th Commercial Dialogue 2023, which can help India realize its long-nurtured dream of becoming a hub for electronic goods. The MoU seeks to establish a...

Landfill Fires and Mitigation

The Kochi landfill site around Brahmapuram, Kerala that recently caught fire is a stark reminder that Indian cities need to be prepared for more such incidents as summer approaches. Landfills are sites where waste materials are deposited, compacted, and covered with soil for long-term...

World Air Quality

 World Air Quality Report prepared by IQAir, Delhi ranked 4th out of 50 of the world’s most polluted cities in terms of PM2.5 levels in 2022. Out of 131 countries, India ranked 8th with a population-weighted average PM2.5 level of 53.3 μg/m3 in 2022.  Report About: IQAir, a Swiss air quality technology...

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Menace of Missing Antiquities in India There is a formidable gap between artefact that has been “officially” declared missing and what is surfacing in global markets or being found on museum shelves and catalogues. Also, Read the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Since Independence, 486 antiquities have been reported...

Same-Sex Marriages in India

Centre Opposes Same-Sex Marriage The Centre has opposed same-sex marriage in the Supreme Court, stating that marriage between a biological man and woman is a holy union, a sacrament, and a Zanskar in India. A Bench led by the Chief Justice of India refers petitions to legally recognise same-sex...

Important Indian History Books and their Author

Important Ancient Indian History Books and their Writer Here we Provide Important Ancient, Medieval and Modern Indian History Books and their Writer's SSC exams, UPSC exams, TNPSC exams, Banking and other Competitive Exams. WriterBooksValmikiRamayanVed VyasaMahabharatPaniniAstadhyayiBhasaUrbana, Charudatta, Pratigya Yaugandharayana, SwapnavasavadattaYaskaNiruktaKapila MaharishiSamkhya DarshanaManuManu...

SSC Exam Important Question Botany

1. Why does a cell shrink when placed in a saline solution? (a) The cytoplasm is broken down (b) Mineral salt will break the cell wall(c) Water comes out from the cell by osmosis(d) Water comes out from the cell by...

SSC Exam Important Question Art and Culture

Q1: Who wrote the book Natya Shastra? A. Bharata MuniB. BhaskaracharyaC. PrabhupadaD. Shankaracharya Ans: ABharata Muni was inspired by Brahma to write the book Natya Shastra, which codified dance and theatre. Natya combines dance, theatre, and music. Q2: Rasa denotes which of...

SSC Exam Important Question General Science

1. How many cervical canal cells are found in the archegonium of a fern? (a) Two (b) Three (c) One (d) Five  Ans. (c) One Explanation – Archegonium, the female reproductive organ in ferns and mosses. An archegonium is also found in some gymnosperms, for example; cycads...