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Himalayan griffon vulture, Hydrofluorocarbons and Land inequality in India

Himalayan griffon vulture, Hydrofluorocarbons and Land inequality in India

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Preliminary Examination: Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc. • General Studies II: Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issuesarising out of these. • General Studies II: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. What’s the ongoing story: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared the proposed Constitutional amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam and a Delimitation Bill to fast-track 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabhas by using 2011 Census data, sources told The Indian Express. Key Points to Ponder: • What are the proposed Constitutional amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam? Story continues below this ad • What are the proposed Constitutional amendments to the Delimitation Bill? • What is delimitation? • Why delimitation is required for the implementation of women reservation? • How demographic shifts and variations in fertility rates among states influence political representation in India? • What are the impact of population-based representation on …

Classic Himalayan Drive: ‘It all went like clockwork’ | Sport-others News

Classic Himalayan Drive: ‘It all went like clockwork’ | Sport-others News

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After nearly 10 days of travel through scenic terrain, the Classic Himalayan Drive concluded in the capital on Monday. The final day of the event, which was of a non-competitive nature, saw cars – many of them vintage ones – move from Chandigarh to Delhi, where there was a celebratory ceremony to mark the successful completion. The convoy – that included several cars from the UK, France, Kenya and other countries, apart from India — started from Greater Noida on November 2 and also moved through Ramnagar, Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Theog, Shimla and Manali. It went through the Rohtang Pass and the Atal Tunnel, and over the Jalori Pass. “It all went like clockwork. Even though it wasn’t a competitive race, we had a schedule to follow and did that impeccably,” Rajan Syal, one of the architects of the event, told The Indian Express. Story continues below this ad The convoy – that included several cars from the UK, France, Kenya and other countries, apart from India — started from Greater Noida on November 2 and …

Jungle safari, river rafting, Ganga Aarti highlight Classic Himalayan Drive | Sport-others News

Jungle safari, river rafting, Ganga Aarti highlight Classic Himalayan Drive | Sport-others News

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After two days of driving, the 2025 Classic Himalayan Drive reached Mussoorie on Tuesday with only one of the 40 vehicles in the convoy breaking down on the way. The journey, which started in Greater Noida and would conclude in the national capital on November 10, aims to retrace the route of the original Himalayan Car Rally which was a regular feature during the 1980s. However, it’s not a competitive race or rally, but a drive within speed limits on the tracks that the original event used to take place. “This is a deja vu drive, but the roads are much better these days. Our convoy includes 16 classic cars from abroad, from countries such as the UK, France, Kenya and Bhutan, with a fleet of vehicles to take care of issues such as breakdowns and flat tyres,” Rajan Syal, one among the core team members behind the organisation of the Classic Himalayan Drive, told The Indian Express. Story continues below this ad The participants enjoyed a jungle safari at Jim Corbett National Park in …

Classic Himalayan Drive begins from Greater Noida | Sport-others News

Classic Himalayan Drive begins from Greater Noida | Sport-others News

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The Classic Himalayan Drive 2025 started from Greater Noida with Deepa Malik, India’s first Paralympic medallist, flagging off the first group of rally cars on Sunday. The event, a non-competitive rally, features 20 cars from the UK, France, Kenya and Bhutan alongside as many from India. It includes night halts in Ramnagar, Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Theog, Manali and Chandigarh, before concluding on November 10 at Dwarka in New Delhi. The rally features cars from 1958 to 2022, and is a throwback to the Himalayan car Rally of the 1980s, retracing the route of the erstwhile event. Story continues below this ad One of the oldest vehicles in the rally is a 1958 Mercedes 180 from Kolkata, driven by Prithvi Nath Tagore and Sourajit Pal Choudhury. Another eye-catcher is a classic Land Rover of the same vintage, from Chennai. There is also a Dakar Classic car, which had been driven by Sanjay Takale at the Dakar rally earlier this year. This year’s edition is dedicated to Philip Young, who was part of the original Himalayan Car Rallies, …

Single-use food, beverage packaging 84% of Himalayan plastic waste: report

Single-use food, beverage packaging 84% of Himalayan plastic waste: report

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A “Say no to polythene” sign next to a trash can in Nako village, Himachal Pradesh, 2010. Representative image. | Photo Credit: John Hill (CC BY-SA) Single-use food and beverage packaging forms more than 84% of the plastic waste in the eco-sensitive Himalayan region, an anti-waste collective of NGOs has found. According to the Zero Waste Himalaya Alliance, about 70% of the plastics collected from across the Himalayan belt from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh are non-recyclable and have no market value. The gravity of the environmental reality came to light at the Zero Waste Himalaya Network Meet held in Himachal Pradesh’s Bir in April, where the constituents of the alliance lamented the failure of the current policies in addressing the unique challenges of mountain ecosystems. The alliance was initiated by the Zero Waste Himalaya, an organisation based in Sikkim’s Gangtok, and the Integrated Mountain Initiative based in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun. The two organisations have been spearheading The Himalayan Cleanup (THC), one of the biggest movements against plastic pollution in the Indian Himalayan region, since 2018. The …

At 14.57 km, it’s a Himalayan task as India’s longest rail tunnel races to the finish line | Long Reads News

At 14.57 km, it’s a Himalayan task as India’s longest rail tunnel races to the finish line | Long Reads News

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“Dhyaan se. Koi galti na ho (Be careful. Don’t make mistakes),” Vivek Kumar’s words of caution, shouted from atop a telehandler machine that is used to carry heavy loads, bounce around the quartz black tunnel, where workers are installing explosive charges to make space for an electric room. Inside what is slated to be India’s longest transportation tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Devprayag, the 14.57-km Janasu twin tunnel, also known as tunnel no 8 (T-8), the race is against both time and the uncertainty of Himalayan geology. A part of the 125-km Rishikesh-Karnaprayag line, T-8 is located on the Devprayag-Janasu stretch. Moving ahead with a box of explosive fuse, Kumar, a blaster from Bihar, tells The Indian Express, “The tunnel is almost complete. Only some work, like electric rooms, is pending. We have been directed to complete them as soon as possible so that track work can start.” Story continues below this ad A few minutes and a big boom later, the explosives have blown a clean, 1.5-metre hole in the quartzitic phyllite rock. The cleared space …

Analysis of Himalayan districts shows Lahaul and Spiti most vulnerable to avalanches | Latest News India

Analysis of Himalayan districts shows Lahaul and Spiti most vulnerable to avalanches | Latest News India

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Dehradun, ‘Lahaul and Spiti’ is the most vulnerable to avalanches in Himachal Pradesh, while Chamoli the most vulnerable in Uttarakhand, according to an analysis of 11 districts in the two Himalayan states. Analysis of Himalayan districts shows Lahaul and Spiti most vulnerable to avalanches An increase in avalanches in the Indian Western Himalayas in recent years has been attributed to the combined effects of multiple factors, including climate change, complex terrain and increasing human activities. Researchers Akshay Singhal, M. Kavya and Sanjeev K. Jha, from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal, proposed an analytical framework for developing a ‘CAVI’ score, or ‘combined avalanche vulnerability index’. “The CAVI shows that all the highly vulnerable districts are located in Himachal Pradesh, while most of the districts of Uttarakhand are moderately vulnerable,” the authors wrote in the study published in the journal Environment, Development and Sustainability. “The district ‘Lahaul and Spiti’ is the most vulnerable district, while Shimla and Pauri Garhwal are the least vulnerable,” they wrote. They added, “The most vulnerable district in Uttarakhand …

Snowy rescue: Indian Army frees Himalayan brown bear cub trapped in tin can, wins Internet praise | Trending News

Snowy rescue: Indian Army frees Himalayan brown bear cub trapped in tin can, wins Internet praise | Trending News

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In a heart-warming act of kindness, Indian soldiers rescued Bahadur, a Himalayan brown bear cub, after it got its head stuck in a tin can on a snowy mountain. The rescue – which happened in an unidentified, remote, high-altitude area – gained a lot of attention after a video capturing it went viral on social media. The video shows the soldiers moving carefully through snow to reach the bear. Initially, they tried to remove the tin by hand, but realising the cub could get hurt, they used tools to cut it open. With patience and care, they freed Bahadur without causing any harm to the animal. After the rescue, the soldiers gave the cub some food. Bahadur stayed close to the soldiers for several hours – calm and even friendly – showing trust in them. Watch the video:   Social media users hailed the soldiers for their empathy and swift actions as the video went viral. Many described it as a reflection of the Indian Army’s dedication to protecting the country and the wildlife in …

Mystique Himalayan Drive 2024: An Unforgettable Journey Through Sikkim And Bhutan

Mystique Himalayan Drive 2024: An Unforgettable Journey Through Sikkim And Bhutan

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The Mystique Himalayan Drive 2024, spearheaded by motorsport icon and adventurer Rajan Syal, successfully concluded its exhilarating journey from November 21 to November 30, 2024. Organized in collaboration with Team Firefox, the event brought together over 100 adventure enthusiasts and 50 vehicles for a remarkable road trip across the breathtaking landscapes of North Sikkim and Bhutan. Commenting on the drive, Rajan Syal shared, “The Mystique Himalayan Drive 2024 was more than just a road trip-it was an adventure that brought together people passionate about nature, culture, and exploration. From navigating challenging terrains to building lifelong memories, this drive showcased the true spirit of immersive travel. My gratitude to Team Firefox, Sikkim Tourism, and Bhutan Tourism for making this vision a reality.” The event shone a spotlight on Sikkim, a state celebrated for its natural beauty and dedication to sustainable tourism. Participants marveled at iconic destinations like Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La Pass, and the awe-inspiring Goechala Pass. The government’s anti-littering initiative, which requires tourists to carry garbage bags and dispose of waste responsibly, was …

The Fascinating Himalayan Cuisine of the Monks of Zanskar

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Tenzin, a nun assisting her, pours the hot thuksing into traditional cups decorated with dragons—a cultural emblem of power—and delivers them to the temple, a few steps away. The monks remove wooden spoons from the folds of their robes, and begin to eat. Back in the kitchen, we sample our first sip. The soup is smooth like velvet, delicate in its flavours, with a subtle nuttiness from the barley flour and a mellow sweetness.  Tea and Sweets Meanwhile, the nuns begin on chakhanda, a pink salt (butter) tea that is served through the day.  Tashi, another nun, grabs a long, cylindrical wooden tool with a hollow centre, known as the donmo. She grinds butter in the donmo, as Samphel boils water on the stove, and simultaneously, steeps tea leaves and adds milk. After the butter is ground, the tea gains a subtle pink hue. Samphel then combines the tea with butter using a pakor, adding a dash of salt before to finish the drink. This is the region’s chaza or butter tea. Source link