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The Shifting Sands: A Global Examination of Current Rules and Policies in Sand Mining Sand, a seemingly ubiquitous and unremarkable resource, is the backbone of modern civilization. From concrete and glass to electronics and pharmaceuticals, sand is a crucial ingredient in countless industries. However, the insatiable demand for this seemingly endless resource has led to … Read more
The Gupta Empire stretched across northern, central and parts of southern India between c. 320 and 550 CE. The period is noted for its achievements in the arts, architecture, sciences, religion, and philosophy. Chandragupta I (320 – 335 CE) started a rapid expansion of the Gupta Empire and soon established himself as the first sovereign ruler of the empire. It marked the end of 500 hundred … Read more
Depletion of Ground Water and its conservation in Telangana– Mission Kakatiya The Telangana State, where groundwater availability has always been a challenge, had not seen a worse situation in terms of water levels as early as March 2016, during the past one decade. If Hyderabad is excluded, for which data is available only since 2005, … Read more
Percentage Percent means for every 100 So, when percent is calculated for any value, it means that we calculate the value for every 100 of the reference value. percent is denoted by the symbol %. For example, x percent is denoted by x% x%=x/100 Example : 25%=25/100=1/4 To express x/y as a percent,we have x/y=(x/y×100)% Example : … Read more
The Metamorphosis of Stone: Exploring the World of Metamorphic Rocks The Earth’s crust is a dynamic tapestry woven from a myriad of rocks, each with its own story to tell. Among these, metamorphic rocks stand out as the transformed, the reborn. They are the result of intense heat and pressure, forces that reshape existing rocks, … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Causes of Poverty: Lack of education and skills Unemployment and underemployment Low wages Discrimination Poverty traps Natural disasters Conflict and violence Gender inequality Health problems Social exclusion Government policies GlobalizationGlobalization-2GlobalizationGlobalization Climate Change Debt Corruption Tax avoidance and evasion Illegal activities Wealth inequality Lack of access … Read more
The Verma Committee was a committee set up by the Government of India in 2013 to inquire into the issue of police reforms in the country. The committee was headed by Justice Verma, a former Chief Justice of India. The committee submitted its report in 2014, making a number of recommendations for police reforms. One … Read more