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Why in the News? Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has reiterated the State’s long-standing demand to be granted the special category status by the Centre, a move that would increase the amount of tax revenues that the State gets from the Centre. The demand for special category status right now is significant because Prime Minister
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What’s in this Article? They manifest in various environments, featuring steep or gentle slope gradients, ranging from mountain ranges to coastal cliffs. Additionally, landslides can occur underwater, known as submarine landslides. Different Types of Landslides: Lahars pose a significant threat to communities located near active volcanoes. Complex landslides: Complex landslides can cause widespread devastation
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What’s in this Article? It is the opposite of subtractive manufacturing which is cutting out/hollowing out a piece of metal or plastic with, for instance, a milling machine. It will enable sharing space infrastructure and premises under the control of DOS/ISRO and establishing of new space infrastructure and facilities.
What’s in this Article? Table of Contents Introduction World Red Cross Day 2024 World Red Cross Day: History World Red Cross Day: Mission Significance of World Red Cross Day Seven Principles of the Red Cross Society Working of Red Cross Society Indian Red Cross Society Introduction The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), headquartered
What’s in this Article? Table of Contents Why in the News World Press Freedom Day – Origin Windhoek Declaration Significance of World Press Freedom Day World Press Freedom Day 2024 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize What is the World Press Freedom Index? About the Freedom of Press in India What is the role of
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