🔆Myristica swamps
✅Myristica swamps are unique freshwater swamp ecosystems dominated by trees of the Myristicaceae family, including nutmeg trees.
✅These swamps are found in specific regions of the Western Ghats, especially in Kerala, Karnataka, and Goa, and also in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
✅ They are characterized by stilt and knee roots that help trees adapt to waterlogged conditions.
✅These forests are characterized by trees with large protruding roots jutting out of waterlogged soil which remains inundated throughout the year.
They have evolved over millions of years and are comprised of old-growth trees.
✅Climatic conditions: The formation of these swamps is dependent on abiotic conditions like the shape of the valley between the forested hills, the amount of rainfall a place receives (with an average of 3000 mm), and water availability throughout the year
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✅Myristica swamps are unique freshwater swamp ecosystems dominated by trees of the Myristicaceae family, including nutmeg trees.
✅These swamps are found in specific regions of the Western Ghats, especially in Kerala, Karnataka, and Goa, and also in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
✅ They are characterized by stilt and knee roots that help trees adapt to waterlogged conditions.
✅These forests are characterized by trees with large protruding roots jutting out of waterlogged soil which remains inundated throughout the year.
They have evolved over millions of years and are comprised of old-growth trees.
✅Climatic conditions: The formation of these swamps is dependent on abiotic conditions like the shape of the valley between the forested hills, the amount of rainfall a place receives (with an average of 3000 mm), and water availability throughout the year
#gs3
#prelims
#enviroment
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With reference to SAMVAD initiative, consider the following statements :
1. It is a national initiative which supports mental health interventions for children in vulnerable circumstances
2. It works with panchayati raj institutions to integrate child protection and mental health in aspirational districts
3. The initiative is under the Ministry of Women and Child Development
1. It is a national initiative which supports mental health interventions for children in vulnerable circumstances
2. It works with panchayati raj institutions to integrate child protection and mental health in aspirational districts
3. The initiative is under the Ministry of Women and Child Development
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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15%
1 and 2 only
58%
1 , 2 and 3
17%
2 and 3 only
10%
1 and 3 only
The practitioners of Ayurveda called which of the following personality as the “God of Medicine”?
Anonymous Quiz
2%
Aryabhata
52%
Dhanwantari
32%
Patanjali
13%
Susruta
The religious practice followed in Hinduism has some relationship with the spiritual practice at the time of Indus Valley Civilization can be ascertained by the worship of:
Anonymous Quiz
15%
Neem tree and Varuna
65%
Pasupathi, Indra and the Mother Goddess
11%
Moon and the Sun
9%
Bull and Unicorn
Consider the following classical dances:
1. Kuchipudi
2. Bharatanatyam
3. Mohiniyattam
4. Kathak
1. Kuchipudi
2. Bharatanatyam
3. Mohiniyattam
4. Kathak
Solo performance can be seen in which of the above dances ?
Anonymous Quiz
12%
1 and 2 only
26%
1 , 3 and 4 only
19%
2 and 4 only
43%
1 , 2 , 3 and 4
Chowk dance is mostly seen in :
Anonymous Quiz
23%
Kuchipudi
32%
Kathakali
25%
Bharatanatyam
20%
Odissi
🔆 Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)
📍 Launched: 2015
📍 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
📍 Objective: Provide all-weather pucca houses for EWS, LIG, and MIG in urban areas of India.
✅ Beneficiaries: Economically weaker sections (EWS), Low-income groups (LIG), Middle-income groups (MIG), including slum dwellers.
✅ Coverage: Applicable across all statutory towns (Census 2011) and subsequently notified towns.
✅ Components:
* Beneficiary Led Construction/Enhancement (BLC)
* Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP)
* In-situ Slum Redevelopment (ISSR)
* Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS)
📍 Initiatives:
* Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHCs) for migrant workers and urban poor.
* CLSS Awas Portal (CLAP): Real-time platform for application processing and subsidy tracking.
📍 Significance:
* Women Empowerment: Ownership of houses in the name of female members.
* Special Preferences: Focus on differently-abled, senior citizens, SC/ST, OBCs, minorities, and vulnerable groups.
* Basic Amenities: Houses equipped with toilets, water, electricity, and kitchen.
📍 Launched: 2015
📍 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
📍 Objective: Provide all-weather pucca houses for EWS, LIG, and MIG in urban areas of India.
✅ Beneficiaries: Economically weaker sections (EWS), Low-income groups (LIG), Middle-income groups (MIG), including slum dwellers.
✅ Coverage: Applicable across all statutory towns (Census 2011) and subsequently notified towns.
✅ Components:
* Beneficiary Led Construction/Enhancement (BLC)
* Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP)
* In-situ Slum Redevelopment (ISSR)
* Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS)
📍 Initiatives:
* Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHCs) for migrant workers and urban poor.
* CLSS Awas Portal (CLAP): Real-time platform for application processing and subsidy tracking.
📍 Significance:
* Women Empowerment: Ownership of houses in the name of female members.
* Special Preferences: Focus on differently-abled, senior citizens, SC/ST, OBCs, minorities, and vulnerable groups.
* Basic Amenities: Houses equipped with toilets, water, electricity, and kitchen.
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Which is the latest among the following ?
Anonymous Quiz
36%
Non cooperation movement
49%
All India Khilafat Conference in New Delhi
5%
Rowlatt Act
10%
Jallianwala Bagh Incident