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Dust storms are meteorological events where extremely high winds lift up dust and soil from the ground and transport them over long distances. These kinds of dust storms are quite common in arid and semi-arid regions. Causes Natural Causes: Droughts, … Continue reading →

Ecocide refers to the most extreme forms of environmental destruction caused by human action, characterized by unlawful or wanton acts committed with the knowledge that they will likely cause severe, widespread, or long-term damage to the environment. Background  Origin: The … Continue reading →

It is a high-speed and high-capacity railway corridor that is exclusively meant for the transportation of freight Two Arms Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) It starts at Sahnewal (Ludhiana) in Punjab and ends at Dankuni in West Bengal. The EDFC … Continue reading →

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 →

It is a constitutional right that allows citizens to participate in the formation of the government through voting. Constitutional Provisions Dealing with the Right to Vote Article 326: Mandates that elections to the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and … Continue reading →

Fiscal Deficit Fiscal Deficit is the difference between a government’s total expenditure and its total revenue (excluding borrowings). It represents the total borrowing requirement of the government. Calculation Foscal Deficit = Total Expenditure – (Revenue Receipts + Non-debt Capital Receipts) … Continue reading →

Location: It is located in the “Maikal” ranges of the Satpuras in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Vegetation: It primarily consists of a moist Sal and a moist mixed deciduous forest. Fauna: Royal Bengal Tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and Indian … Continue reading →

Location: Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa. Capital: Bamako Border Countries: Algeria, Niger, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, and Senegal. Associated Geography: It is also part of the Sahara Desert, the Sudanian savanna. Mali is one of … Continue reading →

Ethanol Blending involves mixing of ethanol with petrol to create a cleaner, more sustainable fuel.  Initially, the target was 5% blending, which has now been increased to 20% blending. The present target is E100 (pure ethanol). E100 needs flex-fuel vehicles … Continue reading →

Stubble burning, also known as parali burning, is the practice of setting fire to leftover crop residue in fields after harvest. This is a prevalent practice in North-West India, particularly in states like Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Reasons for … Continue reading →