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π Hindenburg Research, a U.S.-based short-seller, has accused Madhabi Puri Buch, the chairperson of India's Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and her husband, Dhaval Buch, of holding stakes in offshore funds related to the Adani Group scandal.
π Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband had stakes in funds based in Bermuda and Mauritius.
π Documents allegedly show that their investment in a fund named βGDOF Cell 90β
π βGDOF Cell 90β was used by Vinod Adani, Gautam Adaniβs brother.
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π Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband had stakes in funds based in Bermuda and Mauritius.
π Documents allegedly show that their investment in a fund named βGDOF Cell 90β
π βGDOF Cell 90β was used by Vinod Adani, Gautam Adaniβs brother.
#upsc #mains #GS3
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How many are true?
1. Use of burnt bricks and presence of stone buildings are remarkable features of IVC. 2. Harappa and Mohenjodaro each had its own acropolis, possibly occupied by the ruling class 3. Fortification wasn't a feature of IVC sites.
1. Use of burnt bricks and presence of stone buildings are remarkable features of IVC. 2. Harappa and Mohenjodaro each had its own acropolis, possibly occupied by the ruling class 3. Fortification wasn't a feature of IVC sites.
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18%
Only one is correct.
64%
Two are correct.
14%
Three are correct.
4%
None are correct.
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How many are true?
1. IVC was a true classless society. 2. Spinning and weaving were known to Harappan people. 3. Silver was known to IVC people but gold wasn't.
1. IVC was a true classless society. 2. Spinning and weaving were known to Harappan people. 3. Silver was known to IVC people but gold wasn't.
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44%
One one is correct
40%
Two are correct
5%
Three are correct
10%
None are correct.
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How many are correct?
1. Vitasta ancient name of river Beas. 2. Sutrudi ancient name of river Saraswati. 3. Askini ancient name of river Chenab. 4. Parushni ancient name of river Indus.
1. Vitasta ancient name of river Beas. 2. Sutrudi ancient name of river Saraswati. 3. Askini ancient name of river Chenab. 4. Parushni ancient name of river Indus.
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21%
One one is correct
43%
Two are correct
27%
Three are correct
10%
All four are correct
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EAM S Jaishankar on 10th August handed over a major water and sanitation project worth USD 110 million to the Maldives, funded by India. The project spans 28 islands.
Some key points-
β India-Maldives Development Partnership: The partnership is rooted in mutual benefits across health, education, infrastructure, and climate resilience. Focus on projects driven by the needs of the Maldivian people, emphasizing ecologically sustainable solutions.
β Climate Change Adaptation: The project, funded by India (USD 110 million), is the largest climate adaptation effort in the Maldives. Provides safe drinking water to 32 islands and sewerage systems to 17 islands, impacting 28,000 Maldivians. Incorporates solar energy and supports Maldives in achieving SDGs.
β Strategic Importance: Reflects Indiaβs "Neighborhood First" policy and commitment to supporting climate-vulnerable small island states.
β Geopolitical Significance: India strengthens its position in the Indian Ocean, challenging Chinaβs BRI in the region.
Some key points-
β India-Maldives Development Partnership: The partnership is rooted in mutual benefits across health, education, infrastructure, and climate resilience. Focus on projects driven by the needs of the Maldivian people, emphasizing ecologically sustainable solutions.
β Climate Change Adaptation: The project, funded by India (USD 110 million), is the largest climate adaptation effort in the Maldives. Provides safe drinking water to 32 islands and sewerage systems to 17 islands, impacting 28,000 Maldivians. Incorporates solar energy and supports Maldives in achieving SDGs.
β Strategic Importance: Reflects Indiaβs "Neighborhood First" policy and commitment to supporting climate-vulnerable small island states.
β Geopolitical Significance: India strengthens its position in the Indian Ocean, challenging Chinaβs BRI in the region.
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The most prevalent form of weathering in arid or hot desert areas is:
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Mechanical weathering
17%
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Spheroidal weathering
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Agents of UPSC CSE π©
https://youtu.be/jhTPZ4sHQcU?si=0maTIV1NUelk84xK
Initially Germany was hesitant because of Human rights concern π
But Russia's invasion shifted their thinking
" India in a way is a democracy "π
But Russia's invasion shifted their thinking
" India in a way is a democracy "π
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πPresident Droupadi Murmu Conferred the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, the countryβs highest civilian award, by her counterpart JosΓ© Ramos-Horta.
πTimor-Leste, Capital : Dili
β’It is situated 550 km north of Australia, it is the smallest and more eastern island of the Malay archipelago.
β’It is the only Portuguese speaking country independent nation in Asia
β’North and South costs are divided by mountain ranges.
β’Most elevated point is the Ramelau with 2972m.
β’Vegetation characterized by the abundance of Teak trees, sandal trees, coconuts and eucalyptus.
πTimor-Leste, Capital : Dili
β’It is situated 550 km north of Australia, it is the smallest and more eastern island of the Malay archipelago.
β’It is the only Portuguese speaking country independent nation in Asia
β’North and South costs are divided by mountain ranges.
β’Most elevated point is the Ramelau with 2972m.
β’Vegetation characterized by the abundance of Teak trees, sandal trees, coconuts and eucalyptus.
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Agriculture production trends in last 5 years
Rice
β> China is largest producer (India is 2nd)
β> India is largest exporter in the word
Wheat
β> China is largest producer (India is 2nd)
β> Russia is largest exporter
Sugarcane
β> Brazil is largest producer (India is 2nd)
β> Brazil is largest exporter
Soybean
β> Brazil is largest producer (India is 5th)
β> Brazil is largest exporter
Maize
β> USA is largest producer (India 7th)
β> Brazil is largest exporter
Pulses
β> India is largest producer
β> India is largest consumer
β> India is largest importer
Coffee
β> Brazil is largest producer
β> Brazil is largest exporter
β> USA is largest importer
Banana
β> India is largest producer
β> Ecuador is largest exporter
β> USA is largest importer
Palm Oil
β> Indonesia is largest producer
β> Indonesia is largest exporter
β> India is largest importer
Rice
β> China is largest producer (India is 2nd)
β> India is largest exporter in the word
Wheat
β> China is largest producer (India is 2nd)
β> Russia is largest exporter
Sugarcane
β> Brazil is largest producer (India is 2nd)
β> Brazil is largest exporter
Soybean
β> Brazil is largest producer (India is 5th)
β> Brazil is largest exporter
Maize
β> USA is largest producer (India 7th)
β> Brazil is largest exporter
Pulses
β> India is largest producer
β> India is largest consumer
β> India is largest importer
Coffee
β> Brazil is largest producer
β> Brazil is largest exporter
β> USA is largest importer
Banana
β> India is largest producer
β> Ecuador is largest exporter
β> USA is largest importer
Palm Oil
β> Indonesia is largest producer
β> Indonesia is largest exporter
β> India is largest importer
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