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Longest Land Borders

The article covers the longest land borders in the world in major continents Here are the longest land borders between two countries in each continent: Asia Russia and Kazakhstan Approximately 7,644 kilometers Africa  Sudan and South Sudan Approximately 2,184 kilometers North America USA and Canada Approximately 8,891 kilometers (including the US-Canada border and the Alaska-Canada… Continue reading Longest Land Borders

India’s Greenfield Airports Policy

India’s Greenfield Airports Policy: India’s Greenfield Airports Policy, formulated in 2008, provides a comprehensive framework for the construction of new airports across the country. The policy outlines the guidelines, procedures, and steps that must be followed by airport developers or state governments interested in establishing Greenfield airports. Under this policy, the project proponent must submit… Continue reading India’s Greenfield Airports Policy

Mountains/Types of mountain/Fold Mountains/Fault-Block Mountains/Volcanic Mountains/Dome Mountains

Mountains Mountains are large landforms that rise prominently above their surroundings, typically having steep, sloping sides and sharp or rounded ridges, culminating in a high point called a peak or summit. Most geologists classify a mountain as a landform that rises at least 1,000 feet (300 meters) or more above its surrounding area. A mountain… Continue reading Mountains/Types of mountain/Fold Mountains/Fault-Block Mountains/Volcanic Mountains/Dome Mountains

Layers of the Atmosphere/Troposphere/Stratosphere/Mesosphere/Thermosphere/Exosphere

Layers of the Atmosphere The Earth’s atmosphere is composed of five distinct layers, each characterized by unique thermal characteristics, chemical composition, movement, and density. These layers are separated by transition zones known as “pauses,” where significant changes in these properties occur. 1. Exosphere Altitude Range: 600 km to 10,000 km above Earth. Characteristics: The outermost… Continue reading Layers of the Atmosphere/Troposphere/Stratosphere/Mesosphere/Thermosphere/Exosphere

The Earth’s Radiation Budget/shortwave radiation/longwave radiation

The Earth’s Radiation Budget The Earth’s radiation budget involves the energy entering, reflected, absorbed, and emitted by the Earth system. Based on conservation of energy, it shows the balance between incoming solar radiation and outgoing radiation, which includes reflected solar radiation and emitted Earth system radiation. An imbalance in this budget can change the atmosphere’s… Continue reading The Earth’s Radiation Budget/shortwave radiation/longwave radiation

Various Parts of Indian Constitution

What are various parts of the Indian Constitution? The Indian Constitution comprises 25 Parts and 12 Schedules, totaling 448 Articles. Adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949, it formally took effect on 26 January 1950. Initially, the Constitution contained 395 Articles across 22 Parts and 8 Schedules. Over time, it underwent significant expansion,… Continue reading Various Parts of Indian Constitution

[Answered] “While most of the developed world has penalised marital rape, surprisingly, there is no law to protect married women against marital rape in India”. Critically analyse the need of law against marital rape in India. Discuss various challenges while legislating such a law.

Demand of the question Introduction. Contextual Introduction. Body. Write about issue of marital rape in India through data. Discuss various challenges in enacting marital rape law. Conclusion. Way forward. According to the UN Women’s 2011 report, out of 179 countries for which data was available, 52 had amended their legislation to explicitly make marital rape… Continue reading [Answered] “While most of the developed world has penalised marital rape, surprisingly, there is no law to protect married women against marital rape in India”. Critically analyse the need of law against marital rape in India. Discuss various challenges while legislating such a law.

[Answered] “Inspite of various laws and regulations, India has made little progress in managing its plastic waste”. Critically comment. Also discuss various provisions under “The Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016”.

Demand of the question Introduction. Give a contextual Introduction. Body. Discuss progress of plastic waste management in India. Write about Plastic waste management rules 2016 and 2018 amendment. Conclusion. Way forward. A document of National Geographic depicted a recent December 2018 report from Britain’s Royal Statistical Society highlighted a fact that only 9% of the… Continue reading [Answered] “Inspite of various laws and regulations, India has made little progress in managing its plastic waste”. Critically comment. Also discuss various provisions under “The Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016”.

‘Banks may risk losing ₹3,800 cr. from cards

‘Banks may risk losing ₹3,800 cr. from cards’: (The Hindu) Context As per the new report, the Centre’s digital payments push, mainly card payments through Point of Sale (PoS) machines, may leave already capital starved banks bleeding by Rs. 3,800 crore annually. What is the cause? Post November’s note-ban, the government has pushed banks into… Continue reading ‘Banks may risk losing ₹3,800 cr. from cards

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