CONTENTS
- Graded Response Action Plan
- Carbon dating
- Lothal, ‘oldest dock in the world’, to get heritage complex
- Rustom-2
- Swadesh Darshan Scheme
Graded Response Action Plan
Context:
The Commission for Air Quality Management directed authorities to enforce stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which includes a ban on diesel generators and use of coal and firewood in hotels, restaurants and open eateries, with immediate effect.
Relevance:
GS III: Environment and Ecology
Dimensions of the Article:
- What is the Graded Response Action Plan?
- How is the GRAP different this year?
- Who will implement and enforce the GRAP?
- What are the measures that will be enforced?
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Carbon Dating
Context:
Recently, a Varanasi district court has rejected the plea to conduct carbon-dating of the disputed structure known to have been found inside the premises of the Gyanvapi Mosque.
Relevance:
GS II: Environment and Ecology
Dimensions of the Article:
- What is carbon dating?
- What about non-living things?
- Is there anything that cannot be dated?
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Lothal, ‘Oldest Dock In The World’, To Get Heritage Complex
Context:
Prime Minister evening reviewed the construction of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) site at Gujarat’s Lothal via video conferencing.
Relevance:
GS II: History
Dimensions of the Article:
- About Lothal
- Heritage Value
- National Maritime Heritage Complex
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About Rustom-2
Context:
The indigenous medium altitude long endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Rustom-2 developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation is expected to complete all user trials by August 2023.
Relevance:
GS III: Science and Technology
Dimensions of the Article:
- About Rustom-2
- Features
- Significance
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Swadesh Darshan Scheme
Context
Centre to promote destinations in 15 States as part of Swadesh Darshan 2.
Relevance:
GS II: Government Policies and Interventions
Dimensions of the Article:
- About Swadesh Darshan scheme
- Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0
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