What are Cold Deserts? What are the characteristics and challenges of the cold desert? Read here to know more. In cold desert regions in India, the expanse of deserts appears to be growing because of deglaciation or progressive melting of glaciers due to climate change”, experts have … [Read more...] about Cold Deserts: Classifications and Characteristics
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Emergency Provisions: Everything You Need to Know
Article 352 to 360 of the Indian constitution deals with the provisions/rules related to the emergency, that enable the central government to meet any abnormal situation effectively. In a certain situation, to safeguard the sovereignty, unity, integrity, and security of the country and the … [Read more...] about Emergency Provisions: Everything You Need to Know
RAMP Scheme
The finance minister has announced the RAMP scheme in the Union Budget 2022-23. The scheme was launched by Government and supported by World Bank. RAMP is a program to revive the MSME industry, which was severely damaged by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is a part of "MSME Competitiveness: A … [Read more...] about RAMP Scheme
Pressure Belts: Classification and Significance
What are Pressure Belts? What are the factors controlling the Pressure belts? What are the different types of Pressure Belts? To answer these questions, read further. Pressure belts are those areas on the surface of the earth where the same pressure is distributed differently based on latitude. … [Read more...] about Pressure Belts: Classification and Significance
India-Bangladesh Relations
India-Bangladesh relations are age-old with historical and cultural implications. The Prime Minister of Bangladesh has recently visited India. Both the countries worked on various aspects and signed agreements like the Kushiyara River Water Agreement Maitree power plant, etc. The prime ministers … [Read more...] about India-Bangladesh Relations
GRAP: What is Revised Graded Response Action Plan?
Delhi’s air quality deteriorated to the “poor” category. Let's see how the revised GRAP will help in tackling the problem of air pollution. After the deterioration of the air quality of Delhi (NCR) and neighboring areas, a revised action plan for fighting air pollution came into force. The … [Read more...] about GRAP: What is Revised Graded Response Action Plan?
