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Primary plastic polymers: Chemicals of concern and polymers of concern
GS Paper III
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The terms "chemicals of concern" and "polymers of concern" denote specific chemical substances and types of polymers recognized for posing significant risks to human health and the environment across their life cycles.
GS Paper I
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a bountiful monsoon for the year. The agency has forecast that the rains in June-September will be 6% more than the annual average of 87 cm during these months.
GS Paper III
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Agroforestry, which may improve farmer livelihoods and the environment, is gradually gaining traction following decades of monocropping, which was encouraged by the Green Revolution.
GS Paper II
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The Karnataka High Court issued a circular on April 16 exempting advocates practising at District and Trial courts from wearing a black coat while attending court proceedings during the summer months of May and the rest of April.
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