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competition success review Published this article page no  126 ReefWatch India An NGO has taken up two projects —Re(ef)Build and Re(ef)Grow  to conserve the reefs. o Re(ef)build involves the restoring and rehabilitation of coral reefs at the Andamans by rescuing naturally broken coral fragments that would otherwise get smothered in the sand and die and reattaching them to a robust substratum. GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTING WETLANDS (CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT) RULES 2017 Why in news? Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has notified the Guidelines for implementing Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules 2017. Background  The MoEF&CC has notified Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules 2017 (Wetlands Rules) under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 as regulatory framework for conservation and management of wetlands in India.  The present guidelines have been drafted to support the State Governments  Union Territory (UT) Administrations in the implementation of the Rules Features of the Guidelines  competition success review buy.

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world focus magazine Published this article page no   125 Chapter 17 of Agenda 21 specifically addresses the protection and sustainable development of the marine and coastal environment within the context of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).  International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) is an informal partnership between Nations and organizations which strives to preserve coral reefs and related ecosystems around the world. o It had declared 2018 as the third International Year of the Reef (IYOR) to strengthen awareness globally about the value of and threats to coral reefs and associated ecosystems. 1997 was declared the first IYOR in response to the increasing threats on coral reefs and associated ecosystems such as mangroves and sea grasses around the world.  UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEPWCMC) It works with scientists and policy makers worldwide to place biodiversity at the heart of environment and development decisionmaking to enable enlightened choices for people and the planet. 50 Measures taken in India  Government of India has taken steps to protect its coral reefs under Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction system (COMAPS) Land Ocean Interactions in Coastal zones (LOICZ) and Integrated Coastal and Marine Area Management (ICMAM).  Government of India has notified Coastal Regulation Zones (CRZ) and has setup National Coastal Zone Management Authority and State Coastal Zone Management Authority to protect coral reefs.  Coral Bleaching Alert System (CBAS) a service initiated from INCOIS uses the satellite derived Sea Surface Temperature (SST) in order to assess the thermal stress accumulated in the coral environs.  Coral Reef Recovery Project is a joint venture of Wildlife Trust of India and the Gujarat Forest Department supported by Tata Chemicals Limited (TCL). o In Mithapur the project envisions the creation of a model publicprivatemanaged coral ecosystem of international standards using global benchmarks to restore degraded reefs through activities including coral transplantation and natural recruitment world focus magazine buy. 

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Junior Science Refresher

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Junior Science Refresher this is science magazine in india Published this article page no  57 Earths magnetic field which exists due to metal and liquid outer core about 3000 km below the surface creates electric currents that generate and change our electromagnetic fields. o The surface magnetic field which spans around tens and thousands of kilometers away from the earth protects us from cosmic radiations as well as it aids the communication of satellites and spacecraft. NEW SIMULATION CODE HELPS STUDY ELECTRIC FIELD STRUCTURE IN EARTHS MAGNETOSPHERE  Indian Institute of Geomagnetism an autonomous institution of the Department of Science and Technology has developed a simulation code capable of studying electric field structures in earths magnetosphere. o It will help advance the knowledge of plasma waves that are useful in planning future space missions. o It can also lead to precisely controlled fusion laboratory experiments for energy needs of humanity. Controlled fusions use magnetic fields to confine a hightemperature plasma of deuterium and tritium. Earths magnetosphere  It is a region surrounding Earth where the dominant magnetic field is of Earth rather than of interplanetary space.  It is formed by interaction of solar winds [which carries with it a solar magnetic field called an Interplanetary Magnetic Field] with Earths magnetic field.  Earths magnetosphere contains plasma and plasma processes have the ability to hamper the working of a number of satellites that have been placed in orbit in the magnetospheric region. o Plasma is a hot ionized gas consisting of approximately equal numbers of positively charged ions and negatively charged electrons. Plasma is the fourth state of matter.  Almost 99% of matter in the universe is in the form of plasma junior science refresher magazine buy.

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knowledge questions magazine Published this article page no  143 SURROGACY (REGULATION) ACT  2021 The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 was passed by the parliament recently. Key Features of Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 Defines surrogacy: Surrogacy is a practice where a woman gives birth to a child for an intending couple with the intention to hand over the child after the birth to the intending couple. New bodies created for regulation: o Constitution of National Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board: With chairman as Minister incharge of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Its functions include:Advising the Central Government on policy matters relating to surrogacy;to review and monitor the implementation of the Act,to lay down the code of conduct of surrogacy clinics;to set the minimum standards of physical infrastructure, laboratory and diagnostic equipment and expert manpower to be employed by the surrogacy clinics;to oversee the performance of various bodies constituted under the Act;to supervise the functioning of State Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Boards. o Constitution of State Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Boards in each state & UT level. Regulation of surrogacy: o Prohibits commercial surrogacy, but allows altruistic surrogacy. o Surrogacy is permitted when it isfor intending couples who suffer from proven infertility;only for altruistic surrogacy purposes;not for producing children for sale, prostitution or other forms of exploitation;for any condition or disease specified through regulations. o Registration of surrogacy clinics has been made compulsory. o Central and state governments shall appoint one or more appropriate authorities for evaluating and taking action against breach of the provisions of the Act knowledge questions magazine buy.

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world focus magazine subscription Published this article page no  119 DAM SAFETY ACT 2019 Recently, Rajya Sabha passed the Dam Safety Bill, 2019. More on News Act proposes to help all states and UTs adopt uniform dam safety procedures and seeks to set up an institutional mechanism to ensure the safe functioning of specific dams in the country. It provides for adequate surveillance, inspection, operation, and maintenance of all the large dams in the country so as to prevent dam failure related disasters. It was earlier passed by Lok Sabha in 2019. Background Beginning with the failure of the Tigra dam (Madhya Pradesh) in 1917, about 40 large dams are reported to have failed so far. o The worst dam disaster was the failure of Machu dam (Gujarat) in 1979. o The most recent case of failure of the Annamayya dam (Andhra Pradesh) in November 2021 is reported to have led to the death of 20 people. Central Dam Safety Organisation, under the Central Water Commission (CWC), provides technical assistance to the Dam Owners, and maintains data on Dams. National Committee on Dam Safety, devises Dam Safety Policies and Regulations. Dam safety by CWC o Dam Safety assurance and Rehabilitation Project (World Bank assisted) was implemented in four States – namely Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. o Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) to improve safety of selected dams, install basic dam safety related facilities etc. Other steps taken for dam safety in India o DHARMA (Dam Health and Rehabilitation Monitoring) software for effective collection and management of asset and health data for all large dams in India. o Seismic hazard analysis information system (SHAISYS) to estimate seismic hazard at a point in South Indian Region. In 2007, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal had passed resolutions, requesting Parliament to make a law on dam safety world focus magazine subscription buy.

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junior science refresher

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junior science refresher Published this article page no   141 The Chinese Government said Indias measure selectively and discriminatorily aims at certain Chinese apps on ambiguous and farfetched grounds runs against fair and transparent procedure requirements abuses national security exceptions and [is suspected] of violating the WTO rules. The repeal of the AFSPA said to give the armed forces personnel the license to kill has been a major poll issue in the Naga areas of Manipur. The controversial law has been the focus of political rallies being held in the state. AFSPA in Nagaland In December 2021 the Centre declared that Nagaland will continue to be a disturbed area for another six months under the AFSPA as the condition of the state remained dangerous.This came amid growing clamour for withdrawal of the special powers to the armed forces especially after the death of 14 civilians earlier this month in a case of mistaken identity.  The state has been under the controversial AFSPA since 1958. Background The Centre in 2021 decided to constitute a committee to study the possibility of withdrawing the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from the State.The committee would submit its report within 45 days.  144The withdrawal of the disturbed area notification and the AFSPA from Nagaland will be based on the recommendations of the committee. What does the AFSPA mean? In simple terms AFSPA gives armed forces the power to maintain public order in disturbed areas. Powers given to armed forces 1. They have the authority to prohibit a gathering of five or more persons in an area can use force or even open fire after giving due warning if they feel a person is in contravention of the law. 2. If reasonable suspicion exists the army can also arrest a person without a warrant enter or search premises without a warrant and ban the possession of firearms junior science refresher buy.

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Drishti current affairs today

Drishti current affairs today

Drishti current affairs today Published this article page no  09 Security Peace and stability in the region is crucial factor for Indias security as challenges to Indian security have traditionally come overland from the northwest. Illegal Drug trade emanating from Golden Crescent of opium production (IranPakAfghan) is threat to regional security. o Religious extremism fundamentalism and terrorism are other challenges. Any advance by Islamic extremist groups in the region could invigorate similar elements active in Kashmir.Agriculture Central Asia has huge cultivable areas lying barren and without being put to any productive use. Uzbekistan alone offers an enormous opportunity for cultivation of pulses. Indian agribusiness companies can setup commercial agroindustrial complexes in Central Asia. 16Trade and Investment Central Asia is a huge consumer market for a range of goods and services which India can provide. For India economic cooperation is possible through joint ventures in banking insurance agriculture information technology and the pharmaceutical industry. o Large Indian companies can bid for road and railway construction electric power transmission and distribution telecommunications power generation etc. o Import of spices from Central Asia could increase the volume of trade between Kyrgyzstan Tajikistan and Uzbekistan on the one hand and India on the other. Challenges in development of IndiaCentral Asian relationships Drishti current affairs today  buy.

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