BRO Project Himank: Ladakh Road Communication

BRO Project Himank: Ladakh Road Communication

Project Himank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), recently in the news for constructing the world’s highest motorable road, was raised for developing road communication in which region?

Compressed Biogas (CBG) & GOBAR-DHAN Scheme

Consider the following statements regarding Compressed Biogas (CBG): CBG is produced by purifying raw biogas to increase its methane concentration to over 90%. The GOBAR-DHAN scheme aims to convert cattle dung and solid waste into CBG. CBG can be used as a clean fuel alternative to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Which of the statements given … Read more

Himalayan Landslides: Causes & Vulnerability

Why is the Himalayan region particularly vulnerable to landslides? It is composed of young fold mountains with geological faults. The region experiences intense monsoon rainfall and cloudbursts. Unplanned construction and deforestation have destabilized slopes. Select the correct answer using the code given below: