KRISHNA RIVER
News – Telangana CM calls on Union Minister, seeks ‘fair’ allocation of Krishna water
- Krishna River is one of the major rivers in India.
- It flows through 4 states-
- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
- Empties into – Bay of Bengal
- Origin: near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra.
- Length: Approximately 1,400 km.
- Tributaries-
- Right Bank: Venna, Koyna, Panchganga, Dudhganga, Ghataprabha, Tungabhadra.
- Left Bank: Bhima, Dindi,, Musi, Paleru
- Major Dams – Almatti Dam, Srisailam Dam, Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
GANGETIC DOLPHINS
News – Study finds 6,327 Gangetic dolphins across four States
- Nature – freshwater dolphin
- Scientific Name: Platanista gangetica
- It is – National Aquatic Animal of India
- Found in – Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
- Physical Characteristics-
- Long thin snout, rounded belly
- Essentially blind, relies on echolocation
- Must surface every 30-120 seconds to breathe.
- Conservation Status-
- IUCN: Endangered
- Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule-I
- CITES: Appendix I
Freedom of Speech and Expression
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- Freedom of Speech and Expression is a fundamental right guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a)
- Article 19(1)(a): it provides right to express one’s opinions and ideas through any medium, such as words, writing, printing, pictures, or any other mode.
- Reasonable Restrictions: Article 19(2)
- Sovereignty and integrity of India
- Security of the state
- Friendly relations with foreign states
- Public order
- Decency or morality
- Contempt of court
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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- Borders: Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iran in the Persian Gulf, Oman in the Gulf of Oman
- Capital: Abu Dhabi
- Largest City: Dubai
- Official Language: Arabic
- Government: Federal Islamic semi-constitutional monarchy
- Currency: UAE dirham (AED)
- Religion: Islam is the official religion
- Major Industries: Oil and natural gas, tourism, aviation, real estate
CITY COALITION FOR CIRCULARITY
- City Coalition for Circularity (C-3) is a multi-nation alliance
- Launched by – India
- Obj – To foster collaboration among cities for sustainable waste management, resource efficiency, and the adoption of circular economy
- Key Components-
- City-to-City Collaboration
- Knowledge-Sharing
- Private Sector Partnerships
NATIONAL BOARD FOR WILDLIFE
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- NBWL – is the apex advisory body in India for all wildlife-related matters.
- Established under – Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
- Purpose: Advises the central government on wildlife conservation and development of wildlife and forests.
- Functions –
- Reviews and approves projects in and around protected areas
- No alteration of boundaries of protected areas without NBWL’s approval.
- Composition-
- Chairperson: The Prime Minister of India.
- Chairperson: The Prime Minister of India.
- Members: 47 members, including three Members of Parliament, five NGOs
MCQs
1. Krishna River does NOT flow through which state?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Karnataka
D. Uttar Pradesh
2. Gangetic Dolphins are?
A. Saltwater Dolphins
B. Freshwater Dolphins
C. Lakewater Dolphins
D. Seawater Dolphins
3. Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression is under which article?
A. Article-14
B. Article-19
C. Article-21
D. Article-32
4. Capital of UAE is?
A. Abu Dhabi
B. Dubai
C. Riyadh
D. Istanbul
5. National Board for Wildlife is chaired by?
A. President
B. Min. of Environment
C. Prime Minister
D. Wild Life Warden