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Shared G20 vision

Shared G20 Vision

Context: India’s G20 presidency can play an important role in promoting a sustainable blue economy. What is Blue Economy? Definition: The World Bank defines “blue economy” as “sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, while preserving the health of the ocean ecosystem”. 14th SDG Goal: Developing a blue economy is …

Recognition of Taiwan

Recognition of Taiwan

Context: Honduras has recently established formal diplomatic relations with China, joining a growing list of countries that have switched recognition from Taiwan to Beijing. More on the News While China claims that Honduras made a choice to stand on the right side of history by making this switch, Taiwan has accused Honduras of seeking financial …

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Biotransformation Technology

Context: A U.K.-based start-up has recently claimed to have developed biotransformation technology that can alter the state of plastics and make them biodegradable without leaving behind any microplastics. Understanding Biotransformation Technology Biotransformation technology is a process of altering the structure of plastic material to make it biodegradable. This means that it can break down naturally …

Nanda devi biosphere reserve

Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Map, Climate, Vegetation, Fauna

Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is a protected area located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The reserve encompasses an area of 2,236 square kilometres and is named after the Nanda Devi peak, which is the second-highest mountain peak in India, standing at an altitude of 7,816 meters. The Nanda Devi Biosphere …

Lodi Dynasty

Lodi Dynasty, History, Rulers, Economy, Administration, Architecture and Decline

Lodi Dynasty From 1451 to 1526, the Delhi Sultanate was governed by the Afghan Lodi dynasty. Bahlul Khan Lodi established it as the Delhi Sultanate’s fifth and last dynasty after ousting the Sayyid dynasty. The family oversaw the “First Indo-Afghan Empire,” as it is sometimes referred to. This article will cover the Lodi Dynasty (1451–1526), …

Pachmarhi biosphere reserve

Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve, Map, Climate, Vegetation, Fauna

Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve  Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is a protected area located in the Satpura Range of Madhya Pradesh, India. It was established in 1999 and covers an area of 4,926 square kilometers, making it the largest biosphere reserve in Madhya Pradesh. The reserve is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including over …