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Arihant current affairs Published this article page no 44 the 6.5 km long riverfront of river ganga presents a view of the magnificent architectural row of lofty buildings holy sites and ghats. o there are 84 stepped ghats which is a unique indian typology of an architectural interface of the river with the landfive ghats called panchatirthis are mentioned in the ancient text matsya purana o asi named for its location at the former confluence of the asi and ganga rivers o dashashvamedha where according to myth brahma performed theten horses sacrifice  manikarnika which is popularly eulogized as the cremation ground o panchaganga (believed to be the meeting point of the five rivers ganga yamuna sarasvati kirana and the dhutpapa) o adi keshava which is believed to be the original site of lord vishnu Arihant current affairs buy.

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Shine india monthly magazine

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Shine india monthly magazine Published this article page no 67  Sectorspecific grants for the following sectors will be provided in the final report health preprimary education judiciary rural connectivity railways statistics police training and housing. Performance Based Incentives  The following domains have been identified implementation of agricultural reforms development of aspirational districts and blocks power sector reforms enhancing trade including exports incentives for education and promotion of domestic and international tourism. Empowering Local Bodies Changes brought  Grants should be given to all tiers of the panchayati raj so as to enable pooling of resources across villages and blocks to create durable community assets and improve their functional viability.  Grants to the Fifth and Sixth Schedule areas and Cantonment Boards.  Tied grants in the critical sectors of sanitation and drinking water.  Share of urban local bodies in the grants to local bodies should be gradually increased to 40 per cent over the medium term.  The fifty MillionPlus cities in the country need differentiated treatment with special emphasis on meeting the challenges of bad ambient air quality ground water depletion and sanitation. Grants in aid Shine india monthly magazine buy.   

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Junior Science Refresher Published this article page no  16 To interpret the obligations of the state purely from the textual foundations of Article 16 is not an appropriate approach. Fundamental rights are not isolated provisions and ought to be looked into as an interconnected whole.  As there are less avenues for the direct appointment in higher posts reservations play a major role for the representation of backward classes in higher posts. o According to a Parliament reply last year only one of the 89 secretaries posted at the Centre belonged to the SC while three belong to the ST. The court order may go against the substantive equality in higher posts.  The Supreme Court is not wrong in saying that a writ of mandamus cannot be granted by any court in order to enforce an enabling provision. The writ of mandamus is issued only to compel an authority to discharge a binding duty. Conclusion It is a settled principle of law that a discretionary power cannot be exercised in a fickle manner. Simply because the exercise of a power is optional for the government does not mean that it can be exercised in a whimsical manner. Article 14 of the Indian Constitution has been interpreted to prohibit all kinds of arbitrary decisions by the government. Thus the courts are entitled to examine if a discretionary power has been exercised in a judicious manner Junior Science Refresher buy. 

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Mahindra current affairs magazine Published this article page no  108 MAPPING THE INDIAN GENOME Why in news? Union government has given clearance to an ambitious gene mapping project known as the Genome India Project with an estimated worth of Rs 238 crores. More on the news  The project has been cleared by Department of Biotechnology (under the Ministry of Science and Technology).  It involves 20 leading institutions including the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru and a few IITs.  The Centre for Brain Research an autonomous institute of IISc Bengaluru will serve as the nodal point of the project. 68  The first stage of the project will look at samples of 10000 persons from all over the country to form a grid that will enable the development of a Reference Genome. About Genome mappingsequencing  A genome is the entire DNA or sequence of genes in a cell. Simply put the genome is divided into chromosomes chromosomes contain genes and genes are made of DNA.  Each genome has approximately 3.2 billion DNA base pairs.  Sequencing a genome means deciphering the exact order of base pairs in an individual. The way these base pairs are arranged or variations and mutations in their pattern can provide clues about the individuals health or ill health inherited or acquired. Significance of the project  Existing global genetic studies of the Human Genome Project are based mainly on Caucasian urban middle class samples (95%) which are not considered representative of all humans.  This project holds importance to ensure that India with its unparalleled human diversity both horizontal (caused by migration and intermixing of races) and vertical (caused due to endogamy resulting in specific patterns of trait inheritance) is adequately represented in terms of genomic data download download mahendra current affairs magazine. 

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junior science refresher Published this article page no 125  This includes the use of a variety as an initial source of variety for the purpose of developing another variety but repeated use needs prior permission of the registered breeder. Farmers Rights A farmer who has evolved or developed a new variety is entitled for registration and protection in like manner as a breeder of a variety. Section 39(1) of the Act allows all farmers cultivating a registered new variety the right to "save, use, sow, resow, exchange, share or sell farm produce including seeds" except the branded seeds. Section 39 (2) of the Act provides for compensation to the farmers for non-performance of variety. Farmer shall not be liable to pay any fee in any proceeding before the Authority or Registrar or the Tribunal or the High Court under the Act. It will be paid through National Gene Fund. Implications of the current verdict Setting a precedent: This was the first case of infringement of rights under the Act. It upholds farmers seed freedoms and sends an important signal that farmers rights cannot be taken lightly by IPR-holders in the country junior science refresher buy.

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junior science refresher Published this article page no 124  Facilitate the growth of seed industry in the country, to ensure the availability of high quality seeds and planting material to the farmers. Institutional Mechanism: o Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Authority (PPV&FR Authority): To implement the provisions of the Act by Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture. General Functions of the Authority include:Registration of new plant varietiesDeveloping DUS (Distinctiveness, Uniformity and Stability) test guidelines for new plant species,Facilitate development and commercialisation of new varieties through formal linkages with agricultural universities, research institutions and Krishi Vigyan Kendras,Recognizing and rewarding farmers, community of farmers, particularly tribal and rural community engaged in conservation and improvement;Maintenance of National Gene Bank to store the seed materialPreservation of plant genetic resources of economic plants and their wild relatives o Plant Varieties Protection Appellate Tribunal (PVPAT): The decisions of the PVPAT can be challenged in High Court. The Tribunal shall dispose of the appeal within one year Eligibility criteria: A variety of seed is eligible for registration under the Act if it fulfill the criteria of Distinctiveness, Uniformity and Stability (DUS). The protection period is for 15 years for trees and 18 years in the case of vines. o The Act prescribes the registrable plant varieties that can be registered for protection, namely:New varietiesExtant varietyFarmers varietyEssentially derived variety Rights under the Act: Breeders Rights Breeders will have exclusive rights to produce, sell, market, distribute, import or export the protected/ registered variety. Breeder can appoint agent/ licensee and may exercise for civil remedy in case of infringement of rights. Researchers Rights Researcher can use any of the registered variety under the Act for conducting experiment or research junior science refresher buy.

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world focus magazine subscription Published this article page no  115 Increased Morbidity and Mortality: Massive population displacement threatens to cause serious decline in health levels. Displacement-induced social stress and psychological trauma are sometimes accompanied by the outbreak of relocation related illnesses, particularly parasitic and vector-borne diseases. o Unsafe water supply and improvised sewage systems increase vulnerability to epidemics and chronic diarrhea, dysentery, and so on. The weakest segments of the demographic spectrum: infants, children, and the elderly are affected most strongly. Social disintegration: Life-sustaining informal social networks that provide mutual help are rendered non-functional. Trade linkages between producers and their customer base are interrupted, and local labor markets are disrupted world focus magazine subscription buy.

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arihant current affairs magazine monthly  Published this article page no   129 Green hydrogen energy is vital for India to meet its Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) Targets and ensure regional and national energy security access and availability.Green Hydrogen can act as an energy storage option which would be essential to meet intermittencies (of renewable energy) in the future.In terms of mobility for long distance mobilisations for either urban freight movement within cities and states or for passengers Green Hydrogen can be used in railways large ships buses or trucks etc. Applications of green hydrogenGreen Chemicals like ammonia and methanol can directly be utilized in existing applications like fertilizers mobility power chemicals shipping etc.Green Hydrogen blending up to 10% may be adopted in CGD networks to gain widespread acceptance. BenefitsIt is a cleanburning molecule which can decarbonize a range of sectors including iron and steel chemicals and transportation.Renewable energy that cannot be stored or used by the grid can be channelled to produce hydrogen. Insta Curious Hydrogen is an invisible gas. But then how are they named green pink and so on? Read here. Extended Producers Responsibility on plastic packaging Context The government has notified the Guidelines on Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) on plastic packaging under Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016. The guidelines will come into effect from 1st July 2022. Overview of the new guidelines Four categories of plastic packaging specified 1. Category one will include rigid plastic packaging.  137 2. Category two will include flexible plastic packaging of single layer or multilayer (more than one layer with different types of plastic) plastic sheets and covers made of plastic sheet carry bags plastic sachet or pouches. 3. Category three will include multilayered plastic packaging (at least one layer of plastic and at least one layer of material other than plastic). 4. Category four includes plastic sheet or like used for packaging as well as carry bags made of compostable plastics. The guidelines also include arihant current affairs magazine monthly buy.

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competition success review subscription Published this article page no  72 OPERATION TURTSHIELD  Recently the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau along with West Bengal forest department personnel seized 983 Indian flapshell turtles and two Indian peacock softshell turtles from a West Bengals market. o Operation Turtshield is a new Central programme to protect endangered turtles.  The flapshell turtle which is smaller in size is killed for its meat which is considered a delicacy in both Bengal and Bangladesh. It is listed as Least Concerned under IUCN Red list.  Indian peacock softshell turtles are categorised as Vulnerable in IUCN Red list. It is also listed in scheduleI of the Wildlife Protection Act and Schedule – I of CITES. o It is found in rivers streams lakes and ponds with mud or sand bottoms. It is omnivorous juveniles observed feeding on mosquito larvae and fish while adults consume snails earthworms prawns fish frogs carrion and vegetation. o Major Threats  The species is heavily exploited for its meat and calipee (the outer cartilaginous rim of the shell).  Threats in the River Ganga to the species are those generic for all large river turtles including reduction of fish stock as a result of overfishing pollution increase in river traffic and sandmining among others competition success review subscription buy.

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competition success review Published this article page no  132  Samaspur Bird Sanctuary (Raebareli UP) o It is a perennial lowland marsh typical of the IndoGangetic Plains in Uttar Pradesh. o Its six connected lakes are heavily dependent on monsoon rains. o The Sanctuary harbours threatened species such as the endangered Egyptian vulture and Pallass fish eagle and more than 1% of the South Asian population of the vulnerable common pochard. o A tall grass called Sarpat is also found in bunches at every spot.  Sandi Bird Sanctuary (Hardoi UP) o It is a freshwater marsh also designated as Important Bird Area by Birdlife International. o The Sandi Bird sanctuary is also known by its ancient name as Dahar Jheel (Jheel = Lake). o River Garra formerly known as Garun Ganga passes near the sanctuary. o It is home to over 1% of the South Asian populations of common teal redcrested pochard and ferruginous duck while vulnerable sarus crane has a population of 200 individuals within the Sanctuary. o The Sanctuary dried out leading to a subsequent collapse in waterbird populations from 2014 to 2015 competition success review buy. 

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competition success review Published this article page no  133 Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary (UP) o It is a permanent freshwater environment consisting of two oxbow lakes. o They are rainfed lakes in a deep natural depression in the Gangetic plains of the terai region of Uttar Pradesh. o The Sanctuary is a refuge for some of Indias threatened vulture species the critically endangered whiterumped vulture and Indian vulture and the endangered Egyptian vulture have all been recorded. 53 o Invasive species such as the common water hyacinth along with the development of roads and railways present significant threats.  Sarsai Nawar Jheel (Etawah UP) o This typical wetland of the IndoGangetic floodplain in Uttar Pradesh is fed by precipitation runoff from the South West monsoon rains. o It is an example of cohabitation of humans and wildlife farming practices across most of the Site play important roles in sustaining the waterbird habitats. o A particular beneficiary is the vulnerable sarus crane with a population of 400 individuals making up the largest flock in the region. Other threatened species present include the critically endangered whiterumped vulture and endangered woollynecked stork. o It is recognized by Birdlife International as an Important Bird Area.  Beas Conservation Reserve (Punjab) o It is a 185kilometre stretch of the Beas River majorly in Punjab. The River is dotted with islands sand bars and braided channels creating a complex environment supporting substantial biodiversity. o The Reserve hosts the only known population in India of the endangered Indus river dolphin. Further threatened species include the endangered masheer and hog deer as well as the vulnerable smoothcoated otter. o A programme was initiated to reintroduce the critically endangered gharial competition success review buy. 

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