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Shankar Ias Academy Test 18 - Geography - Full Test - Answer Key
SHANKAR IAS ACADEMY TEST 18 - GEOGRAPHY - FULL TEST - ANSWER KEY 1. Ans (a) Explanation: Soil found in Tropical deciduous forest rich in nutrients. 2. Ans (b) Explanation: Sea breeze is caused due to the heating of land and it occurs in the day time 3. Ans (c) Explanation: • Days are hot, and during the hot season, noon temperatures of over 100°F. are quite frequent. When night falls the clear sky which promotes intense heating during the day also causes rapid radiation in the night. Temperatures drop to well below 50°F. and night frosts are not uncommon at this time of the year. This extreme diurnal range of temperature is another characteristic feature of the Sudan type of climate. • The savanna, particularly in Africa, is the home of wild animals. It is known as the ‘big game country. • The leaf and grass-eating animals include the zebra, antelope, giraffe, deer, gazelle, elephant and okapi. • Many are well camouflaged species and their presence amongst the tall greenish-brown grass cannot be easily detected. The giraffe with such a long neck can locate its enemies a great distance away, while the elephant is so huge and strong that few animals will venture to come near it. It is well equipped will tusks and trunk for defence. • The carnivorous animals like the lion, tiger, leopard, hyaena, panther, jaguar, jackal, lynx and puma have powerful jaws and teeth for attacking other animals. 4. Ans (b) Explanation: Rivers of Tamilnadu • The Thamirabarani River (Porunai) is a perennial river that originates from the famous Agastyarkoodam peak of Pothigai hills of the Western Ghats, above Papanasam in the Ambasamudram taluk. -
UNIT-III 1. Middle East Countries 2. Central and Middle Asia 3. China 4
WORLD TOURISM DESTINATIONS UNIT-III 1. Middle East Countries 2. Central and Middle Asia 3. China 4. SAARC Countries A S I A N C O N T I N E N T 12/11/2020 Saravanan_doc_World Tourism_PPT 2 Countries in ASIAN Continent : 48+03+01 12/11/2020 Saravanan_doc_World Tourism_PPT 3 WEST ASIA CENTRAL ASIA SOUTH ASIA 12/11/2020NORTH ASIA Saravanan_doc_WorldEAST ASIA Tourism_PPT SOUTH EAST ASIA4 WEST ASIA 12/11/2020 Saravanan_doc_World Tourism_PPT 5 WEST ASIAN COUNTRIES • Armenia • Lebanon • Azerbaijan • Oman • Bahrain • Palestine • Cyprus • Qatar • Georgia • Saudi Arabia • Iraq • Syria • Iran • Turkey • Israel • United Arab Emirates • Jordan • Yemen • Kuwait 12/11/2020 Saravanan_doc_World Tourism_PPT 6 Armenia 12/11/2020 Saravanan_doc_World Tourism_PPT 7 Azerbaijan 12/11/2020 Saravanan_doc_World Tourism_PPT 8 Bahrain 12/11/2020 Saravanan_doc_World Tourism_PPT 9 Cyprus 12/11/2020 Saravanan_doc_World Tourism_PPT 10 Georgia 12/11/2020 Saravanan_doc_World Tourism_PPT 11 Iraq 12/11/2020 Saravanan_doc_World Tourism_PPT 12 Iran 12/11/2020 Saravanan_doc_World Tourism_PPT 13 Israel 12/11/2020 Saravanan_doc_World Tourism_PPT 14 Jordan 12/11/2020 Saravanan_doc_World Tourism_PPT 15 Kuwait 12/11/2020 Saravanan_doc_World Tourism_PPT 16 Lebanon 12/11/2020 Saravanan_doc_World Tourism_PPT 17 Oman 12/11/2020 Saravanan_doc_World Tourism_PPT 18 Palestine 12/11/2020 Saravanan_doc_World Tourism_PPT 19 Qatar 12/11/2020 Saravanan_doc_World Tourism_PPT 20 Saudi Arabia 12/11/2020 Saravanan_doc_World Tourism_PPT 21 Syria 12/11/2020 Saravanan_doc_World Tourism_PPT 22 Turkey -
Lok Sabha ___ Synopsis of Debates
LOK SABHA ___ SYNOPSIS OF DEBATES (Proceedings other than Questions & Answers) ______ Monday, March 11, 2013 / Phalguna 20, 1934 (Saka) ______ OBITUARY REFERENCE MADAM SPEAKER: Hon. Members, it is with great sense of anguish and shock that we have learnt of the untimely demise of Mr. Hugo Chavez, President of Venezuela on the 5th March, 2013. Mr. Hugo Chavez was a popular and charismatic leader of Venezuela who always strived for uplifting the underprivileged masses. We cherish our close relationship with Venezuela which was greatly strengthened under the leadership of President Chavez. We deeply mourn the loss of Mr. Hugo Chavez and I am sure the House would join me in conveying our condolences to the bereaved family and the people of Venezuela and in wishing them strength to bear this irreparable loss. We stand by the people of Venezuela in their hour of grief. The Members then stood in silence for a short while. *MATTERS UNDER RULE 377 (i) SHRI ANTO ANTONY laid a statement regarding need to check smuggling of cardamom from neighbouring countries. (ii) SHRI M. KRISHNASSWAMY laid a statement regarding construction of bridge or underpass on NH-45 at Kootterapattu village under Arani Parliamentary constituency in Tamil Nadu. (iii) SHRI RATAN SINGH laid a statement regarding need to set up Breeding Centre for Siberian Cranes in Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. (iv) SHRI P.T. THOMAS laid a statement regarding need to enhance the amount of pension of plantation labourers in the country. (v) SHRI P. VISWANATHAN laid a statement regarding need to set up a Multi Speciality Hospital at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu to treat diseases caused by nuclear radiation. -
Multi- Hazard District Disaster Management Plan
MULTI –HAZARD DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN, BIRBHUM 2018-2019 MULTI – HAZARD DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN BIRBHUM - DISTRICT 2018 – 2019 Prepared By District Disaster Management Section Birbhum 1 MULTI –HAZARD DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN, BIRBHUM 2018-2019 2 MULTI –HAZARD DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN, BIRBHUM 2018-2019 INDEX INFORMATION 1 District Profile (As per Census data) 8 2 District Overview 9 3 Some Urgent/Importat Contact No. of the District 13 4 Important Name and Telephone Numbers of Disaster 14 Management Deptt. 5 List of Hon'ble M.L.A.s under District District 15 6 BDO's Important Contact No. 16 7 Contact Number of D.D.M.O./S.D.M.O./B.D.M.O. 17 8 Staff of District Magistrate & Collector (DMD Sec.) 18 9 List of the Helipads in District Birbhum 18 10 Air Dropping Sites of Birbhum District 18 11 Irrigation & Waterways Department 21 12 Food & Supply Department 29 13 Health & Family Welfare Department 34 14 Animal Resources Development Deptt. 42 15 P.H.E. Deptt. Birbhum Division 44 16 Electricity Department, Suri, Birbhum 46 17 Fire & Emergency Services, Suri, Birbhum 48 18 Police Department, Suri, Birbhum 49 19 Civil Defence Department, Birbhum 51 20 Divers requirement, Barrckpur (Asansol) 52 21 National Disaster Response Force, Haringahata, Nadia 52 22 Army Requirement, Barrackpur, 52 23 Department of Agriculture 53 24 Horticulture 55 25 Sericulture 56 26 Fisheries 57 27 P.W. Directorate (Roads) 1 59 28 P.W. Directorate (Roads) 2 61 3 MULTI –HAZARD DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN, BIRBHUM 2018-2019 29 Labpur -
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GEF/E/C.59/01 November 11, 2020 59th GEF Council December 7-10, 2020 Virtual Meeting Agenda Item 09 EVALUATION OF GEF SUPPORT IN FRAGILE AND CONFLICT-AFFECTED SITUATIONS (Prepared by the Independent Evaluation Office of the GEF) Recommended Council Decision The Council, having reviewed document GEF/E/C.59/01, Evaluation of GEF Support in Fragile and Conflict- Affected Situations, and the Management Response, endorses the following recommendations: 1. The GEF Secretariat should use the project review process to provide feedback to Agencies to identify conflict and fragility-related risks to a proposed project and develop measures to mitigate those risks. 2. To improve conflict-sensitive programming while also providing flexibility to Agencies and projects, the GEF Secretariat could develop guidance for conflict-sensitive programming. 3. To improve conflict-sensitive design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of GEF projects, the GEF Secretariat together with the Agencies should leverage existing platforms for learning, exchange, and technical assistance. 4. The current GEF Environmental and Social Safeguards could be expanded to provide more details so that GEF projects address key conflict-sensitive considerations. 5. The GEF Secretariat could consider revising its policies and procedures so that GEF-supported projects can better adapt to rapid and substantial changes common in fragile and conflict-affected situations ii TABLE OF CONTENTS ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................................................................................... -
Tourist Places in and Around Dhanbad
Tourist Places in and around Dhanbad Dhanbad the coal capital of India lies at the western part of Eastern Indian Shield, the Dhanbad district is ornamented by several tourist spots, namely Parasnath Hill, Parasnath Temple, Topchanchi, famous Jharia coalfields, to mention a few. Other important places are Bodh Gaya, Maithon Dam, and this town is only at 260 km distance by rail route from Kolkata. Bodh Gaya Lying at 220 km distance from Dhanbad. Bodh Gaya is the place where Gautam Buddha attained unsurpassed, supreme Enlightenment. It is a place which should be visited or seen by a person of devotion and which would cause awareness and apprehension of the nature of impermanence. About 250 years after the Enlightenment, the Buddhist Emperor, Ashoka visited the site of pilgrimage and established the Mahabodhi temple. Parasnath Temple The Parasnath Temple is considered to be one of the most important and sanctified holy places of the Jains. According to Jain tradition, no less than 23 out of 24 Tirthankaras (including Parsvanatha) are believed to have attained salvation here. Baidyanath Temple Baidyanath Jyotirlinga temple, also known as Baba dham and Baidyanath dham is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the most sacred abodes of Shiva. It is located in Deoghar at a distance of 134 km from Dhanbad. It is a temple complex consisting of the main temple of Baba Baidyanath, where the Jyotirlinga is installed, and 21 other temples. Maithon Dam Maithon is 52 km from Dhanbad. This is the biggest reservoir in the Damodar Valley. This dam, designed for flood control, has been built on Barakar river. -
Further Refinement of the Corbelling Theory for the Equilibrium Analysis of Corbelled Domes
Curved and Layer. Struct. 2019; 6:30–40 Research Article Aguinaldo Fraddosio*, Nicola Lepore, and Mario Daniele Piccioni Further refinement of the Corbelling Theory for the equilibrium analysis of corbelled domes https://doi.org/10.1515/cls-2019-0003 sion of the concept of false arch: indeed, both the construc- Received Jul 07, 2018; accepted Jul 23, 2018 tions are composed by a superposition of purely horizon- tal stone layers slightly cantilevered toward the center un- Abstract: The aim of this paper is to present a further de- til meeting at the top [3]. Whereas at first sight, this kind of velopment of the Corbelling Theory [1] for assessing the constructions may appear to be the result of a self-building structural safety of “false domes” constructions like Trulli, process, actually they are the expression of a consider- and more generally for corbelled domes. In particular, it is able constructive knowledge, handed down over time. In well-known that a corbelled dome of a Trullo is a layered particular, the above architectural typology comes from a thick shell and that only the thin inner layer (candela) has long historical process: corbelled domes were well-known a structural role. The proposed procedure extends the ca- since the Bronze Age, and several examples can be found pabilities of the approach proposed in [2] to more general in archeological sites in Italy (Tuscany) and in Greece as load conditions, including the infill. The effectiveness of the renowned case of the Mycenaean Tholoi (XIV century the proposed approach is discussed through the analysis B.C.). -
Eastern India Pramila Nandi
P: ISSN NO.: 2321-290X RNI : UPBIL/2013/55327 VOL-5* ISSUE-6* February- 2018 E: ISSN NO.: 2349-980X Shrinkhla Ek Shodhparak Vaicharik Patrika Dimension of Water Released for Irrigation from Mayurakshi Irrigation Project (1985-2013), Eastern India Abstract Independent India has experienced emergence of many irrigation projects to control the river water with regulatory measures i.e. dam, barrage, embankment, canal etc. These irrigation projects were regarded as tools of development and it was thought that they will take the economy of the respective region to a higher level. Against this backdrop, the Mayurakshi Irrigation Project was initiated in 1948 with Mayurakshi as principal river and its four main tributaries namely Brahmani, Dwarka, Bakreswar and Kopai. This project aimed to supply water for irrigation to the agricultural field of the command area at the time of requirement and assured irrigation was the main agenda of this project’s commencement. In this paper the author has tried to find out the current status of the timely irrigation water supply which was the main purpose of initiation of this project. Keywords: Irrigation Projects, Regulatory Measures, Command Area, Assured Irrigation. Introduction In the post-independence period, India has shown accelerating trend in growth of irrigation projects. Following USA and other advanced economies of the time, independent India encouraged irrigation projects to ensure assured irrigation, flood control, generation of hydroelectricity. Then Prime Minister Jawhar Lal Neheru entitled the dams as temples of modern India. Mayurakshi Irrigation Project (MIP) was one of them and was Pramila Nandi launched in 1948 to serve water to the thirsty agricultural lands of one of Research Scholar, the driest district of West Bengal i.e. -
A Critical Reconstruction of Modern Urban Settlement Patterns in Muscat and Al Batinah Based on Military Maps
Research Collection Journal Article A Critical Reconstruction of Modern Urban Settlement Patterns in Muscat and Al Batinah Based on Military Maps Author(s): Richthofen, Aurel von Publication Date: 2018-01-26 Permanent Link: https://doi.org/10.3929/ethz-b-000290644 Rights / License: In Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted This page was generated automatically upon download from the ETH Zurich Research Collection. For more information please consult the Terms of use. ETH Library A Critical Reconstruction of Modern Urban Settlement Patterns in Muscat and Al Bāţinah based on Military Maps Aurel von Richthofen ABSTRACT Urbanisation in Oman started shortly after 1970. The process of urbanisation changed the land-use and settlement patterns in Oman and in particular in Muscat Capital Area. Modern urban geography and urban planning in Oman emerged in the 1980s when the ‘rational’ Llewelyn-Davies plan of 1981 became the guiding planning framework. The main conceptual strategies and spatial imagination of the territory remained un-questioned in all subsequent plans and strategies up to the present Oman National Spatial Strategy. This article argues that the limited means of spatial representation of urban planners and geographers in the 1980s also limited the conceptualisation of the urban development strategies. These relied essentially on conventional aerial photography whereas the military already used systematic satellite imagery. US and Soviet military maps based on satellite images have been disclosed at the end of the Cold War and are now accessible. The evaluation of maps produced between 1943 and 1975 allows to reconstruct earlier settlement patterns preceding the 1980s. Hundreds of pre-existing settlement cores integrated hydrographic, topographic and agricultural features across the region of Muscat and Al Bāţinah. -
Maltese Stone by Damjan Hidic University of Ljubljana July 2009
Page 430 Maltese stone by Damjan Hidic University of Ljubljana July 2009 ABSTRACT Malta Summer School is an event prepared by the Belgian organisation Xpeditions, which operates in the field of anthropological research. The heads of the project are Marc Vanlangendonck and Sam Janssen. The purpose of the event is to research areas connected with anthropology in a place where the group lives for a certain period. The rich history of Malta testifies that over the centuries, or rather millennia, it has played an important strategic role as a defensible point in the middle of the Mediterrannean. The remains of the Ggantija Temples can be seen today on the island of Gozo, which have a specific place in the development of the earliest sacral architecture. The underground temples and tombs hold a special place. The next important period is the Renaissance. Valetta is one of the most important Renaissance towns, which, according to tradition, was planned in a mere six days. This period was followed by the Baroque. A well-known name from that time is Count Giovanni Battista Vertova, who was a mathematician and military engineer. Contemporary architecture provides the last framework. Here it is worth mentioning as a curiosity the production of modular stone in quarries in a way that is characteristic only for this area. In addition to new buildings, vernacular architecture must also be mentioned, to which belong girnas or shelters, hides for bird hunters, beehives in walls, wells etc. ARTICLE INFO Introduction Malta Summer School is an event prepared by the Belgian organisation Xpeditions, which operates in the field of anthropological research. -
Moradih, Loyadih & Polkera Balu Ghat Mining
Moradih, Loyadih & Polkera Balu Ghat Mining Project Village- Moradih, Loyadih & Polkera, Tehsil: Dhanbad, District- Dhanbad, Jharkhand. (Area-20.39 Hectare) 1. Status of LOI Copy of DMO letter is enclosed. 2. CO report for any bridge within 500 m from the site. There is no bridge within 500 m from the site. 3. Form -1 revised Stockyard will be constructed near the mine site when the mine will be in operation and it will be used to store excavated sand. Operation will be done after getting prior permission. Revised form is enclosed at Annexure. 4. Status of transportation The mine site is well connected via an approach road of approx. 1.9 km towards Moradih village to Bhola More and connected to Sahibganj road via Pakaria. which further connects metalled road towards NH-2 in SW direction. 5. Details of year wise action plan for plantation Progressive Afforestation Schedule Year Plantation during the year (No. of samplings) 1st Year 2,000 2nd Year 2,000 3rd Year 2,000 4th Year 2,000 5th Year 2,000 Total 10,000 6. Local species recommended for plantation S NO BOTANICAL NAME LOCAL NAME 1 Magnifera indica Aam 2 Acacia catethu Kher 3 Syzygium cumini Jamun 4 Azadirachta indica Neem 5 Terminalia chebula Harra 6 Tamarindus indica Imli/Jojo 7 Madhuca indica Mahua 8 Aegle marmelos Bel 9 Albizzia lebbeck Siris Beside this, some soil binding gransses like Vetiver Grass, cynodon Dactylon (Indian Doab), Hyparrhenia Hirta (Tambookie grass) will be planted to prevent soil erosion. ********* Form-1 of Proposed Sand Mining Project at Moradih, Loyadih & Polkera Balu Ghat, Barakar River at District- Dhanbad of State- Jharkhand of Area 20.39 Ha. -
CHALLENGES in EFFICIENT WATER MANAGEMENT in DAMODAR RIVER VALLEY - ROLE of DVC 1 2 Dipankar Chaudhuri ; Satyabrata Banerjee
CHALLENGES IN EFFICIENT WATER MANAGEMENT IN DAMODAR RIVER VALLEY - ROLE OF DVC 1 2 Dipankar Chaudhuri ; Satyabrata Banerjee Abstract The Damodar River Valley has an extensive history of developmental and planning activities since 1863. DVC was formed in the year 1948 by the act of Parliament to carry out the responsibilities for monitoring and developing this large watershed in an integrated manner. It is well aware that all the projects, planned originally could not be implemented till date by the DVC and the participatory states. Again, silt depositions in the existing reservoirs and channels due to erosions at the upper valley have reduced their respective storage and flowing capacities remarkably. On the other hand, demand of water has been increased many folds within the valley due to growth of industries, population etc. With passing of time, socio- economic and political condition of the valley has also changed a lot. So, considering the different constraints, DVC is trying to manage all its statutory obligations with its limitations. Performances of the operations in the different fields of activities like flood moderation, irrigation, municipal and irrigation water supply, Hydropower etc. have been studied elaborately in this article. Lots of new commendable initiatives to restore the lost-capacities and to increase the storage facilities have also been discussed. A Master Plan of the ecofriendly sustainable developmental activities of the valley in the different projected scenarios has already been prepared by DVC which has also been described in brief. Some scopes have been identified to take up a few new small Hydro schemes at different locations in the upper valley.