Anti-Defection Law
Introduced in India in 1985 under the 52nd Amendment to the Constitution of India Mentioned in the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution What is it?: It lays down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection. … Continue reading
Mekedatu Project
The Mekedatu project is a multi-purpose balancing reservoir and drinking water initiative proposed by Karnataka across the Cauvery River, where it meets its tributary, the Arkavathi. Key Objectives: Supplying drinking water to Bengaluru and neighboring regions, and generating 400 MW … Continue reading
Critical Species as per IUCN
Critical Mammals Pygmy Hog: The world’s smallest wild pig; indicator of grassland health; found mainly in Assam (Manas National Park). Namdapha Flying Squirrel: Endemic to a single valley in the Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh. Kolar Leaf-nosed Bat: Restricted to … Continue reading
Caspian Sea
Fact: It is the world’s largest inland body of water. Location: Between Asia and Europe. Bordering Geographical Features: It lies east of the Caucasus Mountains and west of Central Asia’s vast steppe. Bordering Countries: Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Iran. … Continue reading
Monetary Tools by the RBI to Control Inflation
Quantitative Tools – Quantitative tools of monetary policy are aimed at controlling the cost and quantity of credit. They are – Bank Rate or Discount Rate Bank Rate or Discount Rate is the rate at which the RBI is ready … Continue reading