Context Recently, the Government introduced the Marine Aids to Navigation Bill, 2021, in the Rajya Sabha to replace a nine-decade-old law to pave the way for shifting from lighthouses to modern aids for marine navigation. The Bill seeks to provide …
Why in News? The President of India recently said that the application of Buddhist values and principles in addressing issues of global concern will help in healing the world and making it a better place, while addressing the annual Asadha …
Who are they? Amateur radio operators are known as radio amateurs or hams who use radio frequency spectrum for purposes of non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, private recreation, radiosport, contesting, and emergency communication. HAM refers to the Amateur …
What is Mangrove? Mangrove swamps are coastal wetlands found in tropical and subtropical regions. Mangroves belong primarily to the families Rhizophoraceae, Acanthaceae, Lythraceae, Combretaceae, and Arecaceae. They are characterized by halophytic (salt loving) trees, shrubs and other plants growing in …
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