Critical Minerals

  Source: The Indian Express

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Impact of Sand Mining on Riverine System

Geomorphological Impacts Riverbed Degradation: Causes widening and lowering of the riverbed, leading to deepening of rivers and enlargement of river mouths Bank Erosion: Increases water velocity, which erodes river banks and can force rivers to change course Groundwater Depletion: Sand … Continue reading

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Representation of the People Act, 1950 and Representation of the People Act, 1951

Representation of the People Act, 1950 Enacted by parliament to deal with the electoral system of the nation at the national and state levels. Provisions Allocation of seats in the House of the People, the State Legislative Assemblies, and the … Continue reading

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