Kuruba Community – UPSC Prelims
The Kurubas of Karnataka are a traditional sheep rearing community. Presently, the Kurubas constitute 9.3% of the state’s population and come under the backward […]
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World Sustainable Development Summit – UPSC Prelims
World Sustainable Development Summit: It is an annual event organized by The Energy and Resources Institute(TERI) since 2001. The summit was earlier
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Lingayats – UPSC Prelims
Who are the Lingayats? Lingayats are classified as a Hindu sub-caste called Veerashaiva Lingayats. They are essentially followers of the
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Brahma Kamal – UPSC Prelims
Brahma Kamal (Saussurea Obvallata): It is a species of flowering plant native to the Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand (India), Mongolia,
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Har Ghar Jal State – UPSC Prelims
Goa has become the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ State in the country as it has successfully provided 100% Functional Household
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Vigyan Jyoti – UPSC Prelims
Launched Year: 2019 Nodal ministry: Ministry of Science & Technology (DST). Coverage: The programme covers girl students from grade 9 to
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Jerenga Pothar – UPSC Prelims
Jerenga Pothar, an open field in Sivasagar town, is popularly connected to the valour of 17th century Ahom princess Joymoti. Formerly known as Rangpur, Sivasagar was the
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Prevention of Insults to National Symbols: Legal Provisions – UPSC Prelims
Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 This act is applicable in whole of India (including Jammu & Kashmir)
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Dhaulasidh Hydro Project – UPSC Prelims
Located in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. Proposed on Beas River. 66 MW project. The aim is to generate hydroelectricity and use
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Vembanad Lake – UPSC Prelims
Vembanad Lake: It is the longest lake in India and the largest lake in the state of Kerala. The lake is