National Water Mission

The National Water Mission is one of the 8 National Missions which form the core of the National Action Plan for Climate Change.Water scarcity from being merely a topic for decision is becoming a harsh reality and if judiciously utilized and valued, might even become as precious as oil. It is already second to oil in importance and unless conserved might even become a paid resource. Nobody would want to pay for water although some are already doing so albeit for portable water. (Know more about Earth’s water distribution and Indian scenario.

The objective of National Water Mission is "conservation of water, minimizing wastage and ensuring its equitable distribution both across and within States through integrated water resources development and management".

Five goals identified in the National Water Mission are Comprehensive water data base in public domain and assessment of the impact of climate change on water resources; promotion of citizen and state actions for water conservation, augmentation and preservation; focused attention to vulnerable areas including over-exploited areas; increasing water use efficiency by 20%; and promotion of basin level integrated water resources management.

Salient features of the National Water Mission are-

The Great Wall of China

Great Wall of China, well who does not know this wall? This wall must have been widely known to people all over the world. Great Wall is located in one of the world’s most populous country, China, not only known for the large size of this wall, but also the longest wall in the world and had become 7 wonders of the world.

Top 10 songs while travelling

Traveling without music is so boring. music, while traveling in trains, bus, car is a necessary for enjoyment and create some memories. here are the some top collection you should kept in pocket for enjoyment in your journey.

1.Patakha Guddi (Highway)

Patakha Guddi, composed by AR Rahman and sang by Jyoti, Sultana from the movie Highway, is a track that can be played for every road trip. Put on your headphones, turn up the volume and take a lift on the back of a truck for the best experience.

2. Dil Chahta hain (Dil chahta hai)

The title track from "Dil chahta hai" movie has won everyone's heart with its catchy lyrics, music and the video showing 3 friends on a road trip to Goa.

3. Ilahi (Yeh Jawani hain diwani)

Another song that is a must listen, while driving is "Ilahi". The video showing Ranbir Kapoor travelling through Paris, transforms an ordinary drive into an adventure.

4. Khaabon Ke Parinday (Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara)

"Khaabon ke parindey" from "ZNMD" with marvelous picturesque video depicts a group of friends traveling through Spain and discovering themselves.

5. Hairat ( Anjaana Anjaani)

A peppy track from the movie "Anjaana Anjaani" is also a great track, which you can add on your travel playlist. The song is all about spontaneity, that makes us pack our bags and go for a road trip.

6.Yuhi Chala Chal Rahi (Swades)

An all-time hit track from "Swades", depicts how a workaholic NRI re-discovers himself through a transforming journey in his home country.

7. Hum Kis Gali Ja Rahe Hain (Atif Aslam)
A track, by "Atif Aslam" from the album "Doorie", is for lost travelers, who embark upon a journey to an unknown place.

8. Suhana Safar Aur Yeh Mausam Haseen (Madhumati)
As the saying goes, "Old is Gold", hence the song from the movie "Madhumati", is a classic track for all ages. Picturised on "Dilip Kumar and Vyjantimala", this track is so melodious that you can't stop yourself from singing along.

9. Hum Jo Chalne Lage (Jab We Met)

This track is perfect, when you are travelling with someone special.

10. Aaj Kal Zindagi (Wake up Sid)
Last but not the least, the track from wake up Sid is a lovely song for road trips one can add on to their playlists.

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30 countries with highest proven oil reserves (21-30)

21. Sudan
Proven reserve: 6,800,000,000 billion barrels

In 2010, Sudan was considered the 17th-fastest-growing economy in the world and the rapid development of the country largely from oil profits.

However, because of the secession of South Sudan, which contained over 80 per cent of Sudan's oilfields, the country's economic forecast is uncertain.

22. Norway
Proven reserve: 6,680,000,000 billion barrels

On a per-capita basis, it is the world's largest producer of oil and natural gas outside the West Asia.

The petroleum industry accounts for around a quarter of the country's gross domestic product.

30 countries with highest proven oil reserves(11-20)

11. Nigeria
Proven reserve: 37,200,000,000 billion barrels

Nigeria is heavily dependent on the oil sector, which accounts for 95 per cent of its export revenues.

Pipeline vandalism, kidnappings, and militant takeover of oil facilities have reduced production.

12. Kazakhstan
Proven reserve: 30,000,000,000 billion barrels

According to experts, expansion of oil production and the development of new fields will enable the country to produce as much as 3 million barrels (480,000 m3) per day by 2015.

Kazakhstan would then be among the top 10 oil-producing nations in the world.

Oil reserve is an essential yardstick for measuring a country's economic prosperity.

And proven oil reserves are those that claim to have a reasonable certainty (normally at least 90 per cent confidence) of being recoverable under existing economic and political conditions.

present here a list of countries with highest proven oil reserves.

India ranks 20th in the list.

1. Venezuela

Proven reserve: 296,500,000,000 billion barrels

According to the United States Geological Survey (a bureau of the United States Department of the Interior that employs approximately 8,670 people), the Orinoco Belt alone is estimated to contain 900-1,400 billion barrels (2.2 1011 m3) of heavy crude in proven and unproven deposits.

The crude oil that Venezuela has is very heavy by international standards, and as a result much of it must be processed by specialised domestic and international refineries. Venezuela continues to be one of the largest suppliers of oil to the United States, sending about 1.4 million barrels per day.

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1. Lord Canning (1858-1862)
Following the Queen's recommendation in 1858, transferring the Government from the company to the British Crown, Lord Canning was made the first Viceroy of India. Important developments in his regime were as follows:
Financial reforms	Hey 5% income tax was imposed on all are links beyond Rs. 500 a year.
Judicial reforms	Penal code was prepared by incorporating the suggestions earlier made by the First Law Commission headed by Lord Macaulay. High courts were set up at Calcutta, Bombay and Madras under the provisions of the Indian High Courts act of 1861.

2. Lord Elgin Ist (1861-1863)

The most important event of his time over the suppression of the Wahabi tribe of the fanatic Muslims inhabiting the North West Frontier.

Warren Hasting

1. Warren Hastings (1772-1785)
Administrative reforms	And of the dual systems; shifting of treasury froom Murshidabad to Calcutta.
Revenue reforms	Collection of revenue was taken over by the Company.
Judicial reforms	Zamindars were given judicial powers; establishment of civil and criminal courts in each district.
Social reforms	In 1781, he founded the Calcutta Madrasa for promotion of Islamic studies. This was the first educational institute established by the Company's government.
Impeachment	Warren Hastings tendered his resignation in protest against the Pits India Bill in 1785. He was accused for the Rohilla bar; Nand Kumar's murder; the case of the Chet Singh and accepting of bribes. His impeachment lasted for seven years from 1788 to 1795. He was exonerated for all the charges.

Top 10 Countries Offering Visa on Arrival for Indians

Hong Kong, Asia

Hong Kong is very well known for its shopping and nightlife. When you are here, you can visit the Peak, Lantau Island, Disneyland, Ocean Park and the Temple Street Market etc. Hong Kong gives you a visa on arrival with very few requirements. These include an air-ticket confirming your return within 14 days, and forex sufficient to fund your stay or an international credit card. Your passport should be valid for at least six months with at least two unused pages.

10 Countries with the Most Beautiful Women in the World

There are so many beautiful people all around the world. But some countries are known for good looking people. The ranking varies from person to persons. 10 Countries with Most Beautiful Women in the World as per most common choice are:

1. Brazil

Brazilian girls, both blondes and brunettes are famous for their sporty and attractive bodies with charming faces. Most women have medium complexion with shiny skins.

Sequencing Batch Reactors(SBR)

An Efficient Alternative to Wastewater Treatment

Introduction

The Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) is an activated sludge process designed to operate under non-steady state conditions. An SBR operates in a true batch mode with aeration and sludge settlement both occurring in the same tank. The major differences between SBR and conventional continuous-flow, activated sludge system is that the SBR tank carries out the functions of equalization aeration and sedimentation in a time sequence rather than in the conventional space sequence of continuous-flow systems. In addition, the SBR system can be designed with the ability to treat a wide range of influent volumes whereas the continuous system is based upon a fixed influent flowrate. Thus, there is a degree of flexibility associated with working in a time rather than in a space sequence [1].

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The Peninsular Rivers of India

There are two types of rivers in the Peninsula:

1. Eastward Flowing Rivers: like Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery etc.

2. Westward Flowing Rivers: like Narmada, Tapi,

Periyar.

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SENSEX

The SENSEX, All that I knew a few weeks back was that the Sensex was at 24500 points, and now it is at 8000 points. What exactly are these points? How are they calculated? What is Sensex? What is happening in the financial world?
A question for answers to these questions helped me in understanding the market scenario. Now when I watched TV, I am able to understand what they are speaking about.

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While many people spend most of their time and energy on earning more, it is important to note that without learning the art of spending money well along with judicious saving and prudent investing, they may not be able to create a promising future for themselves and their families.

Money plays an important role in our lives. On one side it is a tool for wealth creation for future needs and on the other it serves as a transaction instrument for satisfying present needs.

Narendra Modi - Prime Minister of India - Born: 1950 Vadnagar, India - Children: 0
- Annual: INR 1,920,000.00
- Monthly: INR 160,000.00
- Weekly: INR 38,400.00
- Daily: INR 7,680.00
Pranab Mukherjee - President of India - Born: 1935 India - Married - Children: 3
- Annual: INR 1,800,000.00
- Monthly: INR 150,000.00
- Weekly: INR 36,000.00
- Daily: INR 7,200.00

MUGHAL ARCHITECTURE

MUGHAL ARCHITECTURE

All the early Mughal Rulers except Aurangzeb were great bui1ders. With the coming of the Mughals, Indian architecture was greatly influenced by Persian styles. The Mughals constructed excellent mausoleums, mosques, forts, gardens and cities. The Mughal buildings show a uniform pattern both in structure and character.

The main characteristic features of Mughal architecture are the bulbous domes, the slender minarets with cupolas at the four corners, large halls, massive vaulted gateways and delicate ornamentation.

The few mosques and palaces built by Babar and Humayun are not of much architectural significance

Sher Shah of the Sur Dynasty who ruled over the Kingdom of the Mughals after driving Humayun out of the country was not only a great administrator but a lover of art also. He built several forts, tombs and mosques. The monuments of Sher Shah are a continuation of the Lodi style. The mausoleums are octagonal in plan and have verandahs around them, surmounted by huge domes. The verandahs have three smaller domes on each side.

Purana Quila (Old Fort), Delhi

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