Medieval History of Punjab During the medieval period, Punjab was predominantly under Muslim rule, witnessing a succession of dynasties that shaped its political and cultural landscape. The Ghaznavids were the first to establish their dominance, followed by the Ghurids, the Slave Dynasty, the Khiljis, the Tughlaqs, the Sayyids, the Lodhis, and eventually the Mughals. It …
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Punjab is a state in northern India, located in the northwestern region of the subcontinent. It extends from the latitudes 29.30° North to 32.32° North and longitudes 73.55° East to 76.50° East. The state of Punjab is bordered by Jammu and Kashmir to the north, Himachal Pradesh to the northeast, Haryana to the south and …
Located between the Yamuna River to the east and the Indus River to the west (even extending beyond the Indus), Punjab is a vast alluvial plain bordered by a rugged foothill region and the Shivalik Hills in the northeast and north. The plain slopes gently from an elevation of around 350 meters above sea level …
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Context: The Union Cabinet has approved ‘National Critical Mineral Mission’ to build a resilient Value Chain for critical mineral resources. About National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM) It is a strategic initiative announced in the Union Budget 2024-25 to help India become self-reliant in critical minerals. The government has waived customs duty on 25 critical minerals …
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Context: According to a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences over 7,500 lakes in western Greenland have turned brown. What Triggered This Transformation? – Unusual Weather Patterns in 2022 Greenland typically receives snowfall from late August to September. But, in 2022, warmer temperatures caused rainfall instead of snow, leading …
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Context: SEBI is planning to introduce a “when-listed” platform to regulate the trading of shares in the period between the allotment of shares after an Initial Public Offering (IPO) bid closure and the official listing on stock exchanges. About “When-Listed” Platform It will allow the trading of newly allotted but yet-to-be-listed shares in a regulated …
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Context: SC has ordered a complete stop on the practice of manual scavenging in six metros – Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Manual Scavenging The Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993 defines ‘manual scavenger’ as “a person engaged in or employed for manually carrying human excreta”. Manual …
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Context: Indore and Udaipur have become the first two Indian cities to join the global list of wetland accredited cities. About Wetland City Accreditation It is a voluntary accreditation system that allows cities to gain international recognition for their wetland conservation efforts. It was launched in 2015 at COP12 (Uruguay) of the Ramsar Convention. It recognizes cities …
Context: Around 8.5 lakh households have installed rooftop solar connections under PM Surya Ghar Yojna. About PM Surya Ghar Yojna Launched: February 15, 2024 Objective: To provide free electricity to one crore households by facilitating the installation of rooftop solar electricity systems. Nodal Ministry: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Implementation Agency: Rural …
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