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An oil spill is the accidental or deliberate release of petroleum products, such as crude oil, diesel or fuel oil, into oceans, seas, rivers or coastal environments, resulting in water pollution and ecological damage. Cause Accidents involving oil tankers and … Continue reading →

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 →

Vithalbhai Patel (1873 – 1933) Who was Vithalbhai Patel? Elder brother of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He was an Indian legislator and political leader, part of the freedom struggle. Contributions: He became a member of the Bombay Legislative Council. He left … Continue reading →

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It is an international treaty formed in the Rio Earth Summit ( 1992) to coordinate the global response to climate change. Headquarters: Bonn, Germany  Objectives The UNFCCC’s primary role is to provide a framework for negotiating specific international treaties, known … Continue reading →

Uses of Bauxite Aluminium Production: Primary raw material for aluminium extraction, used in aircraft, automobiles, electrical equipment and construction. Construction Industry: Aluminium obtained from bauxite is used in roofing sheets, doors, windows, bridges and structural components. Transportation: Used indirectly in … Continue reading →

Forever chemicals, also known as Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), are a large group of man-made chemicals known for their persistence in the environment and potential health risks. Sources  PFAS are used in a wide range of consumer products due … Continue reading →

Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 is the second edition of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) largest multinational air exercise at Air Force Station, Jodhpur (Rajasthan), and adjoining air bases. Participating Countries: India, United States of America, France, Germany, Australia, Bangladesh, Sri … Continue reading →

Origin: Chemayungdung glacier in Tibet, China. Course It flows as the Yarlung Tsangpo River across southern Tibet to break through the Himalayas in great gorges and into Arunachal Pradesh, where it is known as Dihang. The first major tributary is … Continue reading →

Administration Capital: Tanjore Symbol: Tiger Administrative Division: Empire, Mandala, Valanadu, Ooru, Sabhas. Uttarameru Inscriptions: Deal with local body elections Administrative Structure: The ruler was assisted by a council of ministers. Higher-level officials were referred to as Peruntaram, and lower-level ones … Continue reading →