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Licchavi Lyceum

Month: December 2022

Heat Waves

What is Heat Wave? A heatwave is a period of abnormally high temperatures, a common phenomenon in India during the months of May-June and in some rare cases even extends till July. What is the Criteria for Declaring a Heatwave? The Heatwave is considered when the maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 40°C for Plains and at least 30°C for …

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Black Soil

Black Soil: Also called Regur soil. These soils develop in the semi-arid condition hence suitable for cultivation of deep route crops. These soils have ‘high water retentive capacity’, Hence suitable for cultivation of Cotton. The cultivation of sugarcane is also done with the aid of irrigation facility. In India they are mainly found in Deccan …

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India Inequality Report 2022

According to ‘India Inequality Report 2022: Digital Divide’ released by the NGO Oxfam India – growing inequalities based on caste, religion, gender, class, and geographic location are being worryingly replicated in the digital space in India as well. Key Highlights of the report: Women constitute only one-third of internet users in India Maharashtra has the highest internet penetration, while Bihar has the lowest. Digital …

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