#PT2021 #MainsFodder
NAG - Anti-tank guided missile (ATGM)
DRDO recently carried out the final user trial of the third generation anti-tank guided missile (ATGM), Nag, at the Pokhran.
- Developed indigenously by DRDO,
- the Nag ATGM can be launched from both- land as well as air-based platforms.
- range of 4-7 km
- The missile is fitted with home-developed infrared seeker and avionics, the capabilities possessed by only a few nations in the world.
NAG - Anti-tank guided missile (ATGM)
DRDO recently carried out the final user trial of the third generation anti-tank guided missile (ATGM), Nag, at the Pokhran.
- Developed indigenously by DRDO,
- the Nag ATGM can be launched from both- land as well as air-based platforms.
- range of 4-7 km
- The missile is fitted with home-developed infrared seeker and avionics, the capabilities possessed by only a few nations in the world.
Mains 2020 - Intensive Mentorship Program(IMP)
(Seats Available 04/10)
Friends, if you have cleared Prelims 2020, and wondering about How to get into Top50.
Here, were are with a new and unique Initiative.
Intensified Preparation through
1.Personalized Daily schedule Management
2. Personal guidance for every GS Topic - (includes what to read and how to read)
3. Daily Answer writing and Evaluation
4. Ethics and Essay Modules
5. Mentorship support from UPSC Toppers
Note -
1.This Initiative is Designed to see the Names of Students in Final Top50 List. So, we are taking only super serious candidates.
Non-serious candidates please ignore this message.
3. Target would be to have at least 4 revisions before Mains.
2. 6 seats are already occupied by old students. Only 4 are available.
Seats will be allocated based on the competency and FCFS basis.
Contact for More details
9021216359
(Seats Available 04/10)
Friends, if you have cleared Prelims 2020, and wondering about How to get into Top50.
Here, were are with a new and unique Initiative.
Intensified Preparation through
1.Personalized Daily schedule Management
2. Personal guidance for every GS Topic - (includes what to read and how to read)
3. Daily Answer writing and Evaluation
4. Ethics and Essay Modules
5. Mentorship support from UPSC Toppers
Note -
1.This Initiative is Designed to see the Names of Students in Final Top50 List. So, we are taking only super serious candidates.
Non-serious candidates please ignore this message.
3. Target would be to have at least 4 revisions before Mains.
2. 6 seats are already occupied by old students. Only 4 are available.
Seats will be allocated based on the competency and FCFS basis.
Contact for More details
9021216359
You can send your Sample Answers for Evaluation on above number.
#PT2021 #MainsFodder
INCOIS
- established in 1999
- an autonomous body under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- It is the nodal agency to provide tsunami advisories to India through Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC)
- It conducts IOWave Tsunami mock exercises biannually to strengthen the readiness to handle the emergency situations with stakeholders.
- INCOIS also identifies the Potential Fishing Zones (PFZ) for the fishermen community.
INCOIS
- established in 1999
- an autonomous body under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- It is the nodal agency to provide tsunami advisories to India through Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC)
- It conducts IOWave Tsunami mock exercises biannually to strengthen the readiness to handle the emergency situations with stakeholders.
- INCOIS also identifies the Potential Fishing Zones (PFZ) for the fishermen community.
Hello friends,
This is Sudhir R Kekan, IPS. Belated Congratulations to all those who have cleared the prelims and qualified for writing the Mains this year.
Those who couldn’t qualify don’t get disheartened. Again Work hard, do some analysis— what went wrong, what can be done to improve score etc etc. But for next 4-5 months give focus completely on Mains preparation. Do tell urself Sabka time ata hain, apna bhi ayega. Time is the only solution. Hold on the ground, keep working hard, don’t give up. Best wishes.
For all those who are writing Mains this time feel free to contact me on telegram (@SudhirKekan) or WhatsApp (9717336866) for GS and Philosophy Optional (related to Answer writing, How to improve score, Strategy etc). I will be happy to help you.
Best wishes to all of you for Mains Preparation.
Thanks and regards,
Sudhir R Kekan, IPS
9717336866
This is Sudhir R Kekan, IPS. Belated Congratulations to all those who have cleared the prelims and qualified for writing the Mains this year.
Those who couldn’t qualify don’t get disheartened. Again Work hard, do some analysis— what went wrong, what can be done to improve score etc etc. But for next 4-5 months give focus completely on Mains preparation. Do tell urself Sabka time ata hain, apna bhi ayega. Time is the only solution. Hold on the ground, keep working hard, don’t give up. Best wishes.
For all those who are writing Mains this time feel free to contact me on telegram (@SudhirKekan) or WhatsApp (9717336866) for GS and Philosophy Optional (related to Answer writing, How to improve score, Strategy etc). I will be happy to help you.
Best wishes to all of you for Mains Preparation.
Thanks and regards,
Sudhir R Kekan, IPS
9717336866
#PT2021 #MainsFodder
Indus Valley civilization - Dairy Production
- For the first time it’s been proved scientifically that dairy production was in place in the Indus Valley civilization in 2500 BCE.
- It is the earliest known evidence of dairy production.
- The results were based on molecular chemical analysis of residue in shards of pottery found at the archaeological site of Kotada Bhadli located in Gujarat
Indus Valley civilization - Dairy Production
- For the first time it’s been proved scientifically that dairy production was in place in the Indus Valley civilization in 2500 BCE.
- It is the earliest known evidence of dairy production.
- The results were based on molecular chemical analysis of residue in shards of pottery found at the archaeological site of Kotada Bhadli located in Gujarat
#MainsFodder #PT2021
Kisan Suryodaya Yojana
- Launched by PM Modi recently in Gujarat.
- Aimed at providing day-time electricity to farmers in the State for irrigation and farming.
- for providing solar power to farmers for irrigation during daytime
- aims to provide 16 hours
Kisan Suryodaya Yojana
- Launched by PM Modi recently in Gujarat.
- Aimed at providing day-time electricity to farmers in the State for irrigation and farming.
- for providing solar power to farmers for irrigation during daytime
- aims to provide 16 hours
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#PT2021 #MainsFodder
India-USA 2+2 dialogues
News: Recently 3rd India-USA 2+2 dialogue held in New Delhi.
The first two rounds of these dialogues were held in 2018 and 2019.
Key points
- The USA to support to India in ongoing standoff between India-China.
- Signed the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA)
- BECA will enable the exchange of geospatial data and information between the two countries
- Main focuses on Asia-Pacific region
- Emphasized on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea
- Expand joint capacity building activities in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Technical Cooperation in Earth Observations and Earth Science
- Global Center for Nuclear Energy Partnership.
- Agreement on the electronic exchange of customs data.
- Letter of intent regarding cooperation in traditional Indian medicines.
- Discussions on the status of Afghanistan and support for its peace process.
India-USA 2+2 dialogues
News: Recently 3rd India-USA 2+2 dialogue held in New Delhi.
The first two rounds of these dialogues were held in 2018 and 2019.
Key points
- The USA to support to India in ongoing standoff between India-China.
- Signed the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA)
- BECA will enable the exchange of geospatial data and information between the two countries
- Main focuses on Asia-Pacific region
- Emphasized on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea
- Expand joint capacity building activities in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Technical Cooperation in Earth Observations and Earth Science
- Global Center for Nuclear Energy Partnership.
- Agreement on the electronic exchange of customs data.
- Letter of intent regarding cooperation in traditional Indian medicines.
- Discussions on the status of Afghanistan and support for its peace process.
#MainsFodder #PT2021
SC keeps Lokur committee’s appointment in abeyance
News-Recently the Supreme Court has stayed the appointment of retired Supreme Court judge Madan B. Lokur to monitor the burning of stubble.
- Committee appointed on 16th Oct
- Purpose of committee-To monitor/prevent stubble burning in Uttar Pradesh,Haryana and Punjab
- Stubble burning is the burning of rice straw by farmers to clear fields for sowing which causes:
Impacts
- Increases nitrogen in air causing various health issues
- Air pollution around National Capital Region(NCR)
- Reduces soil fertility
- Decreases moisture in soil
SC keeps Lokur committee’s appointment in abeyance
News-Recently the Supreme Court has stayed the appointment of retired Supreme Court judge Madan B. Lokur to monitor the burning of stubble.
- Committee appointed on 16th Oct
- Purpose of committee-To monitor/prevent stubble burning in Uttar Pradesh,Haryana and Punjab
- Stubble burning is the burning of rice straw by farmers to clear fields for sowing which causes:
Impacts
- Increases nitrogen in air causing various health issues
- Air pollution around National Capital Region(NCR)
- Reduces soil fertility
- Decreases moisture in soil
#MainsFodder #PT2021
Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana
News: Recently, electric pottery wheels to 100 potter families in Maharashtra were distributed under the Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana (KSY).
It was launched in 2018.
Aim: To strengthen and improve the living of potters in the country by making them self reliant (Atma Nirbhar).
Features: Providing potters with modern equipment and training.
Significance
Revival of traditional art and culture of pottery
eliminated drudgery from the process of pottery making
Increase in the production by 3-4 times.
Increase in income of potters manifolds
Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana
News: Recently, electric pottery wheels to 100 potter families in Maharashtra were distributed under the Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana (KSY).
It was launched in 2018.
Aim: To strengthen and improve the living of potters in the country by making them self reliant (Atma Nirbhar).
Features: Providing potters with modern equipment and training.
Significance
Revival of traditional art and culture of pottery
eliminated drudgery from the process of pottery making
Increase in the production by 3-4 times.
Increase in income of potters manifolds
#MainsFodder #PT2021
Dashboard for Monitoring Air Quality
News:
Recently State of Global Level 2020 revealed that India had faced the highest exposure to toxic air in the world in 2019.
Released by Carbon Copy and Respirer Living Sciences, two environmental organizations.
It presents a comparative picture of particulate matter (PM) for 122 Indian cities since 2016.
Key points
It is a National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP) based dashboard.
It is built on data from Central Pollution Control Board’s National Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (NAAQM) Network.
NAAQM covers four pollutants– Sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), suspended particulate matter (SPM), and respirable suspended particulate matter (RSPM).
Dashboard for Monitoring Air Quality
News:
Recently State of Global Level 2020 revealed that India had faced the highest exposure to toxic air in the world in 2019.
Released by Carbon Copy and Respirer Living Sciences, two environmental organizations.
It presents a comparative picture of particulate matter (PM) for 122 Indian cities since 2016.
Key points
It is a National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP) based dashboard.
It is built on data from Central Pollution Control Board’s National Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (NAAQM) Network.
NAAQM covers four pollutants– Sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), suspended particulate matter (SPM), and respirable suspended particulate matter (RSPM).
#MainsFodder #PT2021
Gravity Dam
- Constructed from concrete or stone masonry.
- It is capable of holding the water pressure by using the weight of its material alone
- It will remain unaffected even after the strongest earthquakes happen.
Ex: Tungabhadra Dam, Sardar Sarovar Dam, Bhakra Dam, Hirakud Dam
Gravity Dam
- Constructed from concrete or stone masonry.
- It is capable of holding the water pressure by using the weight of its material alone
- It will remain unaffected even after the strongest earthquakes happen.
Ex: Tungabhadra Dam, Sardar Sarovar Dam, Bhakra Dam, Hirakud Dam
#MainsFodder #PT2021 #Environment
Two New Ramsar Sites
- Recently, Kabartal Wetland (Bihar) and Asan Conservation Reserve (Uttrakhand) have been designated as Ramsar sites.
- With 2 more inclusions, the total number of Ramsar sites in India is 39, the highest in South Asia.
Kabartal Wetland
- It is known as Kanwar Jheel,
- Part of Indo-Gangetic plains in the Begusarai district of Bihar.
- It acts as a vital flood buffer for the region.
- fish biodiversity with over 50 species documented.
Asan Conservation Reserve
- It is Uttarakhand's first Ramsar Site.
- These habitats support 330 species of birds
- IMP Species - Critically endangered red-headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus), white-rumped vulture (Gyps bengalensis) and Baer’s pochard (Aythya baeri)
Two New Ramsar Sites
- Recently, Kabartal Wetland (Bihar) and Asan Conservation Reserve (Uttrakhand) have been designated as Ramsar sites.
- With 2 more inclusions, the total number of Ramsar sites in India is 39, the highest in South Asia.
Kabartal Wetland
- It is known as Kanwar Jheel,
- Part of Indo-Gangetic plains in the Begusarai district of Bihar.
- It acts as a vital flood buffer for the region.
- fish biodiversity with over 50 species documented.
Asan Conservation Reserve
- It is Uttarakhand's first Ramsar Site.
- These habitats support 330 species of birds
- IMP Species - Critically endangered red-headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus), white-rumped vulture (Gyps bengalensis) and Baer’s pochard (Aythya baeri)
#PT2021 #Environment
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve
- It is a national park in Assam.
- Formed in 1908 on the recommendation of Mary Curzon.
- It is located in the edge of the Eastern Himalayan biodiversity hotspots.
- It hosts two-thirds of the world’s great one-horned rhinoceroses.
- It is a World Heritage Site.
- It is also recognized as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International for the conservation of avifaunal species.
- Important species— Rhino, Elephant, Royal Bengal tiger and Asiatic water buffalo.
- It is crisscrossed by four main rivers — Brahmaputra, Diphlu, Mora Diphlu and Mora Dhansiri.
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve
- It is a national park in Assam.
- Formed in 1908 on the recommendation of Mary Curzon.
- It is located in the edge of the Eastern Himalayan biodiversity hotspots.
- It hosts two-thirds of the world’s great one-horned rhinoceroses.
- It is a World Heritage Site.
- It is also recognized as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International for the conservation of avifaunal species.
- Important species— Rhino, Elephant, Royal Bengal tiger and Asiatic water buffalo.
- It is crisscrossed by four main rivers — Brahmaputra, Diphlu, Mora Diphlu and Mora Dhansiri.
#MainsFoddee #PT2021
16 Psyche
It is an asteroid that orbits between Mars and Jupiter.
Located around 370 million kilometres away from Earth in the asteroid belt.
First discovered in 1853 and was named after the ancient Greek goddess of the soul, Psyche.
News
A recent study has found that this asteroid could be made entirely of metal and is worth an estimated $10,000 quadrillion — more than the entire economy of Earth.
16 Psyche
It is an asteroid that orbits between Mars and Jupiter.
Located around 370 million kilometres away from Earth in the asteroid belt.
First discovered in 1853 and was named after the ancient Greek goddess of the soul, Psyche.
News
A recent study has found that this asteroid could be made entirely of metal and is worth an estimated $10,000 quadrillion — more than the entire economy of Earth.
#MainsExamples #MainsFire
VAIBHAV Summit
The Vaishwik Bharatiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit is a global virtual summit of overseas and resident Indian researchers and Academicians.
VAIBHAV Summit
The Vaishwik Bharatiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit is a global virtual summit of overseas and resident Indian researchers and Academicians.
#MainsFire
IMP Mains2020
(Intensive Mentorship Program)
Day 01 -Qs (Indian Society)
Q 1 "Gender equality is the key to achieve inclusive growth in India”. Discuss.
Q 2 To what extent has globalisation influenced the core of cultural diversity in India? Explain.
Q 3 "All major legal initiatives addressing the discrimination against Scheduled Castes have been an epic failure." Critically examine.
IMP Mains2020
(Intensive Mentorship Program)
Day 01 -Qs (Indian Society)
Q 1 "Gender equality is the key to achieve inclusive growth in India”. Discuss.
Q 2 To what extent has globalisation influenced the core of cultural diversity in India? Explain.
Q 3 "All major legal initiatives addressing the discrimination against Scheduled Castes have been an epic failure." Critically examine.
Friends, if anybody wants inputs on Answer Writing, you can send the written answers @digicateias