On Sunday, India has received prestigious ‘Blue Flag’ certification for all its eight beaches, spread across five states and two union territories that were recommended by the government. The recommendation was made on September 18 by the government. Beaches awarded blue certification are Shivrajpur in Gujarat, Ghoghla in Diu, Kasarkod and Padubidri in Karnataka (2) … Continue reading Blue flag certification awarded to 8 Beaches of India
why was Fort William College established?
Fort William College was founded on 10 July 1800 in Kolkata, British India and it’s established by Lord Wellesley. The main purpose of establishing this college was to be to teach Indian Languages to British officers to make the administration smooth and swift. The court of directors of the British East India Company were not in support of a training college… Continue reading why was Fort William College established?
Eligibility for Free Legal Services
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has been constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to provide free Legal Services to the weaker sections of the society and to organize Lok Adalats for amicable settlement of disputes. In every State, State Legal Services Authority has been constituted to give effect to the policies and… Continue reading Eligibility for Free Legal Services
Paramitas or “perfection”
“Paramita” is a Sanskrit term, which means “perfection”. In Bodhisattva tradition, the accomplishment of these perfections results in the achievement of the ultimate perfection of wisdom that is enlightenment. In the Mahayana tradition, the path of a bodhisattva is described in terms of six paramitas: Dana paramita: to cultivate the attitude of giving; Sila paramita: refraining from harm; Kshanti paramita: the ability not to… Continue reading Paramitas or “perfection”
Impact of demand deposit withdrawal on aggregate money supply
The money supply is a measure of the total amount of monetary assets within an economy at any given time. The withdrawal of money from Demand Deposit Account does not change the aggregate money supply as the amount withdrawn remains in circulation. The only factor that changes is that the status of money has changed from ‘Demand Deposits with the Banking System’ to ‘Currency… Continue reading Impact of demand deposit withdrawal on aggregate money supply
Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha have equal amendment powers
Rajya Sabha has equal power with Lok Sabha under article 368 of the Constitution providing for Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution. An amendment to the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament, and when the Bill is passed in each House… Continue reading Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha have equal amendment powers
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon (History) – October 12th,2020
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Eight beaches in India to get coveted ‘Blue Flag’ certification
News: Eight beaches from India have received the ‘coveted’ Blue Flag certification. Facts: Which are those Eight Beaches? The eight Indian beaches that have received the Blue Flag certification are: Shivrajpur Beach in Dwarka, Gujarat Ghoghla Beach in Diu Kasarkod and Padubidri beaches in Karnataka Kappad Beach in Kerala Rushikonda Beach in Andhra Pradesh Golden… Continue reading Eight beaches in India to get coveted ‘Blue Flag’ certification
World Migratory Bird Day 2020
News: The World Migratory Bird Day(WMBD) 2020 is being observed on 10th October,2020. Facts: World Migratory Bird Day: It is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the protection of migratory birds and their habitats. Who organises it? It is organized by Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) and… Continue reading World Migratory Bird Day 2020
Brahma Kamal flowers start blooming in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli
News: The rare Brahma Kamal, the only flower known to bloom after sunset and just once a year has been spotted in the higher reaches of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand. Facts: Brahma Kamal (Saussurea Obvallata): It is a species of flowering plant native to the Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, India, Mongolia, Burma and southwest… Continue reading Brahma Kamal flowers start blooming in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli
