#Prelims_tricks #PT2020
Countries around Baltic Sea
One day in the midst of Baltic Sea, RuDe Germany SELL Poland & Finland :
RuDe Germany SELL Poland & Finland :
Ru- Russia
De- Denmark
Germany
S- Sweden
E- Estonia
L- Latvia
L- Lithuania
Poland
Finland
Countries around Baltic Sea
One day in the midst of Baltic Sea, RuDe Germany SELL Poland & Finland :
RuDe Germany SELL Poland & Finland :
Ru- Russia
De- Denmark
Germany
S- Sweden
E- Estonia
L- Latvia
L- Lithuania
Poland
Finland
#IR_OrgInNews #1MinRead #PT2020
Mekong–Ganga Cooperation (MGC)
- established in 2000, at Vientiane, Laos (at First MGC Ministerial Meeting)
- Member countries - 6
India, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.
- Areas of Cooperation - tourism, culture, education, and transportation.
- Name comes from the Ganga and the Mekong, two large rivers in the region.
Mekong–Ganga Cooperation (MGC)
- established in 2000, at Vientiane, Laos (at First MGC Ministerial Meeting)
- Member countries - 6
India, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.
- Areas of Cooperation - tourism, culture, education, and transportation.
- Name comes from the Ganga and the Mekong, two large rivers in the region.
#1MinRead #SnT_Currents
NSafe
- an antimicrobial and washable face mask, (recently developed amidst CoVID 19 Crisis).
- Launched by IIT Delhi startup ‘Nanosafe Solutions’
- Its reusable up to 50 launderings, thus greatly reduces the cost of use.
- has 99.2% bacterial filtration efficiency
NSafe
- an antimicrobial and washable face mask, (recently developed amidst CoVID 19 Crisis).
- Launched by IIT Delhi startup ‘Nanosafe Solutions’
- Its reusable up to 50 launderings, thus greatly reduces the cost of use.
- has 99.2% bacterial filtration efficiency
#Prelims_tricks #PT2020
Length of Boundary India Shares
In Decreasing Order
TRICK :- BACHPAN
Bangladesh China Pakistan
States With Bicameral System = KAMBUJ Tv (KAMBOJ , is one of 16 mahajanapadas)
K – Karnataka
A – Andhra Pradesh
M - Maharastra
B – Bihar
U - Uttar Pradesh
J – Jammu & Kasmir
T - Telangana
Length of Boundary India Shares
In Decreasing Order
TRICK :- BACHPAN
Bangladesh China Pakistan
States With Bicameral System = KAMBUJ Tv (KAMBOJ , is one of 16 mahajanapadas)
K – Karnataka
A – Andhra Pradesh
M - Maharastra
B – Bihar
U - Uttar Pradesh
J – Jammu & Kasmir
T - Telangana
#1MinRead #Environment_Current #PT2020
Locusts
- short-horned grasshoppers
- high capacity to multiply, form groups, migrate over relatively large distances (up to 150 km in one day).
- poses a devastating threat to crops and food security.
- Four species of locusts are found in India: Desert locust , Migratory locust, Bombay locust and Tree locust
- Locust Warning Organisation (LWO), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, is responsible for monitoring, survey and control of Desert Locust in Scheduled Desert Areas mainly in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
News- Desert Locust have arrived in Rajasthan, earlier than expected(June/July).
Locusts
- short-horned grasshoppers
- high capacity to multiply, form groups, migrate over relatively large distances (up to 150 km in one day).
- poses a devastating threat to crops and food security.
- Four species of locusts are found in India: Desert locust , Migratory locust, Bombay locust and Tree locust
- Locust Warning Organisation (LWO), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, is responsible for monitoring, survey and control of Desert Locust in Scheduled Desert Areas mainly in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
News- Desert Locust have arrived in Rajasthan, earlier than expected(June/July).
#PT2020 #SnT_Currents
News - AIIB has approved US$ 500 million for ‘Covid-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project’ initiated by India.
Project
- Covers the entire India and addresses the needs of infected people, at-risk populations, medical and emergency personnel and service providers, medical and testing facilities, and national and animal health agencies.
- Implemented by National Health Mission (NHM), the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
News - AIIB has approved US$ 500 million for ‘Covid-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project’ initiated by India.
Project
- Covers the entire India and addresses the needs of infected people, at-risk populations, medical and emergency personnel and service providers, medical and testing facilities, and national and animal health agencies.
- Implemented by National Health Mission (NHM), the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
#1MinRead #Economy_Current #PT2020
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
- Established in 2016.
- Headquarter - Beijing.
- Members - 78
- It is a multilateral development bank
- Objectives- to improve social and economic outcomes by supporting the building of infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific region(Asia and beyond).
- The Bank was proposed by China in 2013.and it holds the largest shares.
- India is a founder member.
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
- Established in 2016.
- Headquarter - Beijing.
- Members - 78
- It is a multilateral development bank
- Objectives- to improve social and economic outcomes by supporting the building of infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific region(Asia and beyond).
- The Bank was proposed by China in 2013.and it holds the largest shares.
- India is a founder member.
#1MinRead #Economy_Current #PT2020
Consol Bonds
- They are also known as perpetual bond
- It is a fixed income security with no maturity date.
- These bonds pay a steady stream of interest payments forever.
- These bonds can be redeemed at issuer's discretion.
- It is often considered a type of equity, rather than debt.
ajor drawback - they are not redeemable
News - Consol Bonds are being debated as an instrument for pooling in resources to fight CoVID-18 pandemic and its aftereffects on economy. ( Used in Post world War 1 economic recovery)
Consol Bonds
- They are also known as perpetual bond
- It is a fixed income security with no maturity date.
- These bonds pay a steady stream of interest payments forever.
- These bonds can be redeemed at issuer's discretion.
- It is often considered a type of equity, rather than debt.
ajor drawback - they are not redeemable
News - Consol Bonds are being debated as an instrument for pooling in resources to fight CoVID-18 pandemic and its aftereffects on economy. ( Used in Post world War 1 economic recovery)
#Geography_Current #PT2020
Places In News
News - Recently, Indian and Chinese troops were engaged in a temporary face-off along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) at Naku La (Sikkim) and near Pangong Tso Lake (Eastern Ladakh).
Nako La
a pass at a height of more than 5,000 metres on Sikkim - Tibet Border.
Places In News
News - Recently, Indian and Chinese troops were engaged in a temporary face-off along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) at Naku La (Sikkim) and near Pangong Tso Lake (Eastern Ladakh).
Nako La
a pass at a height of more than 5,000 metres on Sikkim - Tibet Border.
#1MinRead #Govt_Initiative #PT2020
Mission Sagar
- Launched by Ministries of Defence and Ministry of External Affairs
- to provide Food Items, COVID related Medicines including HCQ Tablets and Special Ayurvedic Medicines,
To five Island nations in the Indian Ocean
(Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar and Comoros)
- Indian Naval Ship Kesari has been deployed for the mission.
Mission Sagar
- Launched by Ministries of Defence and Ministry of External Affairs
- to provide Food Items, COVID related Medicines including HCQ Tablets and Special Ayurvedic Medicines,
To five Island nations in the Indian Ocean
(Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar and Comoros)
- Indian Naval Ship Kesari has been deployed for the mission.
#Enviornment_Current #PT2020
Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS) scheme
- an umbrella scheme with 9 sub-schemes.
- objective - to provide a reliable weather and climate forecast for betterment of society.
- It includes warnings for cyclone, storm surges, heat waves, thunderstorms etc.
- The schemes will be implemented in an integrated manner by 4 institutes of
Ministry of Earth Sciences -
1. India Meteorological Department (IMD),
2. Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM),
3. National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting
4. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Service
Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS) scheme
- an umbrella scheme with 9 sub-schemes.
- objective - to provide a reliable weather and climate forecast for betterment of society.
- It includes warnings for cyclone, storm surges, heat waves, thunderstorms etc.
- The schemes will be implemented in an integrated manner by 4 institutes of
Ministry of Earth Sciences -
1. India Meteorological Department (IMD),
2. Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM),
3. National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting
4. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Service
#Economy_Basics #PT2020
Trade war
A trade war happens when one country retaliates against another by raising import tariffs or placing other restrictions on the opposing country's imports.
Currency war
A currency war refers to a situation where a number of nations seek to deliberately depreciate the value of their domestic currencies in order to stimulate their economies by stimulating exports.
Trade war
A trade war happens when one country retaliates against another by raising import tariffs or placing other restrictions on the opposing country's imports.
Currency war
A currency war refers to a situation where a number of nations seek to deliberately depreciate the value of their domestic currencies in order to stimulate their economies by stimulating exports.
#Terms_InNews #PT2020
VISION ZERO
- It aims promote and improve occupational health and safety standards in the country.
- It has been developed by International Social Security Association, world's leading international organisation for social security institutions, government departments and agencies.
VISION ZERO
- It aims promote and improve occupational health and safety standards in the country.
- It has been developed by International Social Security Association, world's leading international organisation for social security institutions, government departments and agencies.
#Terms_InNews #PT2020
Smart fertilizers
- It is water insoluble Fertilizers
- Nutrients are released on the demand of the plant,
- Fertilizer molecule functions like a nutrient storehouse providing a continuous nutrient supply.
- Benefits - Dosage reduction and yield improvement, sustainable agriculture, soil conservation etc
Smart fertilizers
- It is water insoluble Fertilizers
- Nutrients are released on the demand of the plant,
- Fertilizer molecule functions like a nutrient storehouse providing a continuous nutrient supply.
- Benefits - Dosage reduction and yield improvement, sustainable agriculture, soil conservation etc
#Terms_InNews #PT2020
Bioplastics
- It is a Plastic made of Plants like maize, wheat or sugarcane or any other biological material instead of petroleum.
- Benefits- Biodegradable, Eco-friendly, Sustainable Development, enviornment conservation through reduction in plastic pollution.
- Disadvantages
cropland expansion , Deforestation, threat Food Scarcity
, Industrial waste generation
Bioplastics
- It is a Plastic made of Plants like maize, wheat or sugarcane or any other biological material instead of petroleum.
- Benefits- Biodegradable, Eco-friendly, Sustainable Development, enviornment conservation through reduction in plastic pollution.
- Disadvantages
cropland expansion , Deforestation, threat Food Scarcity
, Industrial waste generation
#Geography_PlacesInNews #PT2020
Kalapani Area
- an Indian territory in Uttarakhand state
It is marked by the Kalapani river, one of the headwaters of the Kali River in the Himalayas.
Kalapani along with Lipulekh Pass, forms the route to Kailash–Manasarovar, an ancient pilgrimage site.
The area is disputed by Nepal since 1997
News- Recently, Nepal has Strongly protested against Kailash-Manasarovar link Road built by India. The road connects Uttarakhand's Dharchula to the Lipulekh pass.
Kalapani Area
- an Indian territory in Uttarakhand state
It is marked by the Kalapani river, one of the headwaters of the Kali River in the Himalayas.
Kalapani along with Lipulekh Pass, forms the route to Kailash–Manasarovar, an ancient pilgrimage site.
The area is disputed by Nepal since 1997
News- Recently, Nepal has Strongly protested against Kailash-Manasarovar link Road built by India. The road connects Uttarakhand's Dharchula to the Lipulekh pass.