Environment

28-29.01.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

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ASSAM Assam to tie up with Ola for river taxi service   The water transport system in Assam is about to get a major boost with several projects in the pipeline including the introduction of river taxis for transportation and tourism. Assam transport minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said his government is likely to sign a … Read more 28-29.01.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

24.01.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

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ASSAM Assam govt rolls out tax schemes tailor-fit for GST regime   Ahead of its ambitious Global Investors’ Summit scheduled for next month in the capital city, the state government on Friday rolled out a bunch of tax reimbursement schemes tailored to fit into the GST regime to woo investors in various sectors.   The new … Read more 24.01.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

Food bio technology

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Food bio technology Biotechnology is defined in accordance with the Convention on Biological Diversity, i.e. “any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use” Biotechnology as applied to food processing in most developing countries makes use of microbial inoculants to enhance properties … Read more Food bio technology

13.03.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

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ASSAM Strikes in Oil and Gas sector in Assam prohibited   The Assam government has banned strikes by employees in the Oil and Gas sector in the state under the Essential Services Maintenance (Assam) Act, 1980 for six months.   A notification to this effect was issued on March 13 prohibiting strikes in Assam by officers, workmen, contract … Read more 13.03.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

21.04.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

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ASSAM   Brahmaputra heritage centre to open to public this month   The Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre, Bahniman, which was converted from the old DC’s bungalow on the river bank, will be opened to the public soon. The British-era building has been transformed at a cost of Rs 9 crore. Located on a hilltop in Pan … Read more 21.04.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

Environment And Environmentalism

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 Environment and environmentalism Environment ‘Environment‘, as the term itself indicates, is anything immediately surrounding an object and exerting a direct influence on it”. In our surround there is living and nonliving things which are together form life. Hydrosphere, atmosphere, and geosphere are the component of the environment that surrounds us. Hydrosphere, the wet … Read more Environment And Environmentalism

DMPQ: How thermal power plants are detrimental to the environment?

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  Thermal power plants are the major source of energy in India. Nearly 65% of energy production comes from thermal plants. The energy is generated through coal heating process and then running turbine. But the energy generation is not a eco friendly exercise. Thermal power plant affect the environment in following way: Air Pollution:      Particulate … Read more DMPQ: How thermal power plants are detrimental to the environment?

DMPQ: . Global environment facility.

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It unites 183 countries in partnership with international institutions, civil society organizations (CSOs), and the private sector to address global environmental issues while supporting national sustainable development initiatives. The GEF provides grants for projects related to biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, and persistent organic pollutants. The GEF also serves as … Read more DMPQ: . Global environment facility.

11.05.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

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ASSAM   CM Pema Khandu Inaugurates Arunachal Pradesh’s Biggest Solar Plant   Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the state’s biggest solar power plant at Energy Awareness Park in the presence of Power Minister Tamiyo Taga in Itanagar. The plant, with a capacity of 1 MW, was commissioned on April 1 at an estimated investment of … Read more 11.05.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

Human Resource and Community Development  

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  Human resource development includes development at various levels, including community. Community development requires HRD efforts, such as training and organization development. Community development is an alternative route to educating and training citizens of a community. Community settings, especially in developing countries, require that HRD practitioners take into account many factors, such as cultural variables, … Read more Human Resource and Community Development