The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for heatwaves in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and most parts of Western Rajasthan.
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Temperature range to declare as a heatwave |
Plains |
Maximum temperature of at least 40°C or more |
Hilly regions |
Maximum temperature of at least 30°C or more. |
Coastal region |
Maximum temperature departure of 37°C or more from normal. |
For a heatwave to be declared, these conditions must be met in at least two weather stations in a meteorological sub-division for at least two consecutive days. The heatwave is officially declared on the second day. |
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) states that El Niño greatly increases the likelihood of extreme heat events both on land and in the oceans.
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Entrepreneur and pilot Gopi Thotakura is set to become the first Indian to venture into space as a tourist on the NS-25 mission of Blue Origin.
Types of space tourism |
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Sub-orbital |
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Orbital |
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Kármán Line lies nearly 100 kilometres above our heads and is considered to be the boundary between Earth’s atmosphere and outer space.
ISRO’s space tourism |
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Approximately 3% of astronauts died during their space flight which is quite a high fatality rate.
National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 5 individuals linked to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland’s “China-Myanmar module”.
Manipur |
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National Investigation Agency |
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The Bacterial Pathogens Priority List was updated as critical priority pathogens continue to present major global threat.
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to medicines, making people sicker and increasing the risk of disease spread, illness and deaths. It is driven in large part by the misuse and overuse of antimicrobials.
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The Supreme Court has ordered to shutter 68 mines operating within a 1-km periphery of the critical tiger habitat (CTH) of the Sariska reserve.
Both the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and Environment Protection Act, 1986 prohibit quarrying in and around a tiger reserve.
Sariska Tiger Reserve is home to India's largest population of peafowl, and harbours quail, sand grouse, golden- backed woodpeckers and crested serpent eagles, among other species.
Sariska was declared as a sanctuary in 1955, attained the status of a National Park in 1979 and became a Sariska tiger reserve in 1978.
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There are many gaps in the Scheme for Care and Support to Victims.
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Supreme Court (SC) allowed a review of its 2022 judgment on ‘shamlat deh’ land rights.
Ajit Singh v State of Punjab (1967) |
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Bhagat Ram vs State of Punjab (1967) |
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2003 Judgement by Punjab & Haryana High Court |
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Article 31A of the Indian Constitution deals with ‘Saving of laws providing for acquisition of estates, etc.’, which came into force through the 17th constitutional amendment of 1964.
2nd provision of 31A prevents the government from acquiring land from a person, if the size of the land is below the “ceiling limit” (which changes based on the state and the applicable law), unless the state pays compensation “not be less than the market value” for the land.
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The Indian Express| Shamlat Deh Land judgement
During forest fires in Mussoorie and Landour, one of the pine cones would catch fire up above and come rolling down and start it all over again.
Chir pine is one of the 6 pines in India that have maximum occurrence and area.
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