Ramsar Sites and Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary

Ramsar Sites Ramsar Sites are wetlands of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. Adopted in 1971 at Ramsar and came into force in 1975. It is an intergovernmental treaty for the conservation and wise use of wetlands. … Continue reading

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Chardham Sites

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Insolvency

Insolvency refers to a situation where individuals or companies cannot repay back their outstanding debt obligations. Criteria For Declaring Criteria for Corporate Insolvency (Companies & LLPs) A minimum default of ₹1 Crore must exist for initiating the Corporate Insolvency Resolution … Continue reading

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River Basin Management (RBM) Scheme

It aims to ensure the integrated planning, sustainable use, and protection of surface and groundwater resources at the river basin level. Central Sector Scheme under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Rather than treating rivers, tributaries, lakes, and groundwater in isolation, … Continue reading

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Basaveshwara

He was a 12th-century poet and philosopher. Founder of Lingayatism. The term Lingayat denotes a person who wears a personal linga, an iconic form of God Shiva, on the body, which is received during the initiation ceremony. Basavanna spread social … Continue reading

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