#SnT_Current #PT2020
Khudol
News - United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth has listed Manipur’s Khudol (gift) among the top 10 global initiatives for an inclusive fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Khudol is a crowdfunded initiative of Ya_All, an Imphal-based NGO.
- It is a model of an inclusive safe space(Quarantine) for transgender returnees.
Khudol
News - United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth has listed Manipur’s Khudol (gift) among the top 10 global initiatives for an inclusive fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Khudol is a crowdfunded initiative of Ya_All, an Imphal-based NGO.
- It is a model of an inclusive safe space(Quarantine) for transgender returnees.
#IR_OrgInNews #2MinRead #PT2020
Financial Action Task Force
- It is an intergovernmental organisation that monitors money laundering and terrorism funding all over the
world.
- sets international standards that aim to prevent these illegal activities
- It was established in 1989 on the initiative of G7 summit held in Paris.
- Total 39 members - 37 member countries and 2 regional organizations ( European Commission and Gulf Cooperation Council )
- Headquarter: Paris, France
Financial Action Task Force
- It is an intergovernmental organisation that monitors money laundering and terrorism funding all over the
world.
- sets international standards that aim to prevent these illegal activities
- It was established in 1989 on the initiative of G7 summit held in Paris.
- Total 39 members - 37 member countries and 2 regional organizations ( European Commission and Gulf Cooperation Council )
- Headquarter: Paris, France
PRAKASH– Power Rail Koyla Availability through Supply Harmony Portal
- The portal is developed by National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC).
- The portal is launched to bring better coordination for coal supplies among all stakeholders.
- The portal is designed to help in mapping as well as monitoring entire coal supply chain for power plants.
- The portal is an important step in ensuring adequate availability and optimum utilization of coal at thermal power plants.
- The portal is developed by National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC).
- The portal is launched to bring better coordination for coal supplies among all stakeholders.
- The portal is designed to help in mapping as well as monitoring entire coal supply chain for power plants.
- The portal is an important step in ensuring adequate availability and optimum utilization of coal at thermal power plants.
#Economy_Basics #PT2020
External Commercial Borrowing
- It is instrument used in India to facilitate Indian companies to raise money outside the country in foreign currency.
- ECBs are governed by Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 along with Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing or Lending in Foreign Exchange) Regulations, 2000.
- ECB is not Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). In case of FDI, foreign money is only used to finance equity capital, But in case of ECB, foreign money is used to finance any kind of funding other than equity.
External Commercial Borrowing
- It is instrument used in India to facilitate Indian companies to raise money outside the country in foreign currency.
- ECBs are governed by Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 along with Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing or Lending in Foreign Exchange) Regulations, 2000.
- ECB is not Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). In case of FDI, foreign money is only used to finance equity capital, But in case of ECB, foreign money is used to finance any kind of funding other than equity.
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Treaty of Sugauli
- The treaty established the boundary line of India and Nepal.
- It was signed in 1815 between the East India Company and Raj Guru Gajaraj Mishra for Nepal following the Anglo-Nepalese War of 1814-16
Treaty of Sugauli
- The treaty established the boundary line of India and Nepal.
- It was signed in 1815 between the East India Company and Raj Guru Gajaraj Mishra for Nepal following the Anglo-Nepalese War of 1814-16
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#Prelims_tricks #PT2020
Tropical Evergreen Trees( given in NCERT) : R E M A (Rema)
Rosewood, Ebony, Mahogany, Aini
Semi Evergreen ( in NCERT): C H K (check)
cedar, hallock, Kail
Tropical Deciduous Dry( in NCERT): P A K ka T A B ela ( Pak ka Tabela)
Palas, amaltas, Khair, Tendu, Axlewood , Bel
Tropical Deciduous Moist (in NCERT) : SSS AT ( Three Sat)
Sandalwood, Sal, Shisham, Amla, Teak
Tropical Evergreen Trees( given in NCERT) : R E M A (Rema)
Rosewood, Ebony, Mahogany, Aini
Semi Evergreen ( in NCERT): C H K (check)
cedar, hallock, Kail
Tropical Deciduous Dry( in NCERT): P A K ka T A B ela ( Pak ka Tabela)
Palas, amaltas, Khair, Tendu, Axlewood , Bel
Tropical Deciduous Moist (in NCERT) : SSS AT ( Three Sat)
Sandalwood, Sal, Shisham, Amla, Teak
#SnT_Currents #PT2020 #2MinRead
Antarctic Impulsive Transient Antenna (ANITA)
- It is a radio telescope to detect ultra-high energy cosmic-ray neutrinos from a scientific balloon flying over Antarctica
- Designed by NASA
- It detects the radio pulses emitted by neutrinos interactions with the Antarctic ice sheet.
- Neutrinos produce radio pulses in the ice because of the Askaryan effect.
News - ANITA has found high-energy particles erupting from the ice Antarctica which could be proof of a parallel universe.
Antarctic Impulsive Transient Antenna (ANITA)
- It is a radio telescope to detect ultra-high energy cosmic-ray neutrinos from a scientific balloon flying over Antarctica
- Designed by NASA
- It detects the radio pulses emitted by neutrinos interactions with the Antarctic ice sheet.
- Neutrinos produce radio pulses in the ice because of the Askaryan effect.
News - ANITA has found high-energy particles erupting from the ice Antarctica which could be proof of a parallel universe.
#SnT_Currents #PT2020
Askaryan effect
- phenomenon whereby a particle traveling faster than the velocity of light in a dense dielectric (such as salt or ice) produces secondary charged particles.
Askaryan effect
- phenomenon whereby a particle traveling faster than the velocity of light in a dense dielectric (such as salt or ice) produces secondary charged particles.
#SnT_Basics #2MinRead
Neutrino
- It is a subatomic particle.
- but has no electrical charge and a very small mass (might be zero).
- They are one of the most abundant particles in the universe, as they have very little interaction with matter.
- They are extremely difficult to detect.
Neutrino
- It is a subatomic particle.
- but has no electrical charge and a very small mass (might be zero).
- They are one of the most abundant particles in the universe, as they have very little interaction with matter.
- They are extremely difficult to detect.
#SnT_Basics #2MinRead #PT2020
India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO)
- It is a particle physics research project under construction to study atmospheric neutrinos.
- It is located at Pottipuram(Bodi West Hills) - Tamil Nadu.
- Iron Calorimeter (ICAL) detector is being set up to observe naturally occurring atmospheric neutrinos in a underground tunnel of 2 km length.
- This will help to reduce the noise from cosmic rays that are ever present over-ground.
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research is the nodal institution in the project.
India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO)
- It is a particle physics research project under construction to study atmospheric neutrinos.
- It is located at Pottipuram(Bodi West Hills) - Tamil Nadu.
- Iron Calorimeter (ICAL) detector is being set up to observe naturally occurring atmospheric neutrinos in a underground tunnel of 2 km length.
- This will help to reduce the noise from cosmic rays that are ever present over-ground.
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research is the nodal institution in the project.
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🎲 Quiz ''Prelims Quiz 3 - 27th May''
Quiz on Important Static and Current Affairs of last 1 year
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Quiz on Important Static and Current Affairs of last 1 year
🖊 25 questions · ⏱ 1 min
#2MinRead #Reports_InNews #PT2020
World Happiness Report - 2020
- It is a measure of happiness published by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN-SDSN).
-Criterias for ranking -
1. GDP per capita
2. Healthy years of life expectancy,
3. Social Support,
4. Trust (measured by a perceived absence of corruption),
5. Perceived Freedom to make life decisions &
6. Generosity (measured by recent donations)
- 1st Rank - Finland (world’s happiest nation)
- Bottom 3 countries(world's least Happy)
Zimbabwe, South Sudan and Afghanistan (afflicted by violent conflicts and extreme poverty)
- India ranks 144 out of 156 countries and among the world's least happy nations.
India's ranking has been declining steadily from 2013
World Happiness Report - 2020
- It is a measure of happiness published by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN-SDSN).
-Criterias for ranking -
1. GDP per capita
2. Healthy years of life expectancy,
3. Social Support,
4. Trust (measured by a perceived absence of corruption),
5. Perceived Freedom to make life decisions &
6. Generosity (measured by recent donations)
- 1st Rank - Finland (world’s happiest nation)
- Bottom 3 countries(world's least Happy)
Zimbabwe, South Sudan and Afghanistan (afflicted by violent conflicts and extreme poverty)
- India ranks 144 out of 156 countries and among the world's least happy nations.
India's ranking has been declining steadily from 2013
#2MinRead #PT2020
Sustainable Development Solutions Network
- launched in 2012
- Located in New York City.
- established under the auspices of the United Nations Secretary-General.
- to mobilize scientific and technical expertise in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement.
Sustainable Development Solutions Network
- launched in 2012
- Located in New York City.
- established under the auspices of the United Nations Secretary-General.
- to mobilize scientific and technical expertise in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement.
#Environment_Current #2MinRead
Hope Spots
- They are ecologically unique areas of the ocean designated for protection
- Its a global conservation campaign initiated by Mission Blue( an NGO)
- They are chosen for their contributions to biodiversity, the carbon sink, and important habitat.
- Andamans and Lakshadweep are the first in India to make it to the list of 50 global hope spots declared jointly by Mission Blue and IUCN.
- Examples worldwide- Bay of Fundy, sargosaa sea etc
Hope Spots
- They are ecologically unique areas of the ocean designated for protection
- Its a global conservation campaign initiated by Mission Blue( an NGO)
- They are chosen for their contributions to biodiversity, the carbon sink, and important habitat.
- Andamans and Lakshadweep are the first in India to make it to the list of 50 global hope spots declared jointly by Mission Blue and IUCN.
- Examples worldwide- Bay of Fundy, sargosaa sea etc
#2MinRead #Economy_Current #PT2020
New Development Bank
- It is a multilateral development bank operated by the BRICS states (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa).
- Established in 2014, at the 6th BRICS Summit at Fortaleza, Brazil( with Fortaleza Declaration)
- HQ - Shanghai
- Initial Corpus - $100 billion
- Objective- Promote infrastructure and sustainable development projects in member countries.
- News - Recently, the Finance Minister attended the Special Board of Governors meeting of NDB through video-conference.
New Development Bank
- It is a multilateral development bank operated by the BRICS states (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa).
- Established in 2014, at the 6th BRICS Summit at Fortaleza, Brazil( with Fortaleza Declaration)
- HQ - Shanghai
- Initial Corpus - $100 billion
- Objective- Promote infrastructure and sustainable development projects in member countries.
- News - Recently, the Finance Minister attended the Special Board of Governors meeting of NDB through video-conference.
#2MinRead #Environment #PT2020
Biodiversity Hotspots
- It is a biogeographic region with significant levels of biodiversity that is threatened by human habitation.
- Concept by Norman Myers
- Criteria -
1. Must contain at least 0.5% or 1,500 species of endemic plants
2. Loss of at least 70% of its primary vegetation
- Globally 34 hotspots - designated by Conservation International, covers about 2.3% of the world.
- 4 Hotspots in India
1. Himalaya
2. Indo-Burma - North-eastern India, except Assam and Andaman group of Islands.
3. Sundalands: Nicobar group of Islands
4. Western Ghats
Biodiversity Hotspots
- It is a biogeographic region with significant levels of biodiversity that is threatened by human habitation.
- Concept by Norman Myers
- Criteria -
1. Must contain at least 0.5% or 1,500 species of endemic plants
2. Loss of at least 70% of its primary vegetation
- Globally 34 hotspots - designated by Conservation International, covers about 2.3% of the world.
- 4 Hotspots in India
1. Himalaya
2. Indo-Burma - North-eastern India, except Assam and Andaman group of Islands.
3. Sundalands: Nicobar group of Islands
4. Western Ghats
#PT2020
Sowa-Rigpa
- It commonly known as Tibetan system of medicine.
- It is also dubbed as Science of healing.
- It is one of the oldest, Living and well documented medical tradition of the world.
- It has been originated from Tibet and popularly practiced in India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Mongolia and Russia.
- In India, it is widely practiced in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Darjeeling (West Bengal), Dharamsala, Lahaul and Spiti (Himachal Pradesh) and Ladakh (UT).
- Yuthog Yonten Gonpo is believed to be the father of Sowa Rigpa.
He had composed rGyud-bZhi (four tantra) the text book of this medicine.
- rGyud-bZhi is based on indigenous medicine of Tibet, and Ayurveda, Chinese , & Greek Medicine.
Sowa-Rigpa
- It commonly known as Tibetan system of medicine.
- It is also dubbed as Science of healing.
- It is one of the oldest, Living and well documented medical tradition of the world.
- It has been originated from Tibet and popularly practiced in India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Mongolia and Russia.
- In India, it is widely practiced in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Darjeeling (West Bengal), Dharamsala, Lahaul and Spiti (Himachal Pradesh) and Ladakh (UT).
- Yuthog Yonten Gonpo is believed to be the father of Sowa Rigpa.
He had composed rGyud-bZhi (four tantra) the text book of this medicine.
- rGyud-bZhi is based on indigenous medicine of Tibet, and Ayurveda, Chinese , & Greek Medicine.
#Economy_Basics #PT2020
gig economy
- Companies tend toward hiring independent contractors and freelancers temporarily instead of full-time employees.
- A gig economy undermines the traditional economy of full-time workers who rarely change positions and instead focus on a lifetime career.
- As per an estimate, the gig economy is generating 56% employment in India and going to grow 25-30 % per annum.
gig economy
- Companies tend toward hiring independent contractors and freelancers temporarily instead of full-time employees.
- A gig economy undermines the traditional economy of full-time workers who rarely change positions and instead focus on a lifetime career.
- As per an estimate, the gig economy is generating 56% employment in India and going to grow 25-30 % per annum.