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
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
Sundarban Delta
The Sundarbans, a cluster of low-lying islands in the Bay of Bengal, spread across India and Bangladesh, are famous for their unique mangrove forests. Formation Sundarbans are formed by the deposition of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers on the … Continue reading
Malaria
Malaria is a life-threatening mosquito-borne blood disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. Need To Note Transmission: The parasites are spread through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Treatment: Malaria is preventable as well as curable. Symptoms of Malaria: Headache, Fever, … Continue reading
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
The OCI scheme was introduced through an amendment to the Citizenship Act, 1955 in the year 2005, which allows foreign citizens of Indian origin to live, work, and travel freely in India without dual citizenship. Eligibility: Any foreign national, except … Continue reading