The Dhangar community in India is primarily located in which of the following state/UT?
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41%
Maharashtra
27%
Gujarat
22%
Rajasthan
10%
Punjab
Which among the following has become the first state in the Country to implement the national policy on biofuels?
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33%
Maharashtra
25%
Sikkim
25%
Rajasthan
18%
Himachal Pradesh
Which among the following considered as tropical neglected disease by WHO?
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23%
Type 1 Diabetes
28%
Monkey Pox
25%
Snakebite envenoming
25%
Nipah and henipaviral diseases
With reference to “National Biofuel Policy”, consider the following statements:
● National Biofuel Coordination Committee rejects the proposal of utilizing surplus food grains for production of ethanol for blending with petrol.
● It allows viability gap funding scheme for 2G ethanol Bio refineries.
● National Biofuel Coordination Committee rejects the proposal of utilizing surplus food grains for production of ethanol for blending with petrol.
● It allows viability gap funding scheme for 2G ethanol Bio refineries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
13%
1 Only
36%
2 Only
40%
Both 1 and 2
10%
Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to “Ayushman Bharat”, consider the following statements:
● It will provide insurance of 10 lakh (per family per year) for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.
● It will subsume on-going centrally sponsored schemes- Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana and the Senior Citizen Health Insurance Scheme.
● It will provide insurance of 10 lakh (per family per year) for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.
● It will subsume on-going centrally sponsored schemes- Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana and the Senior Citizen Health Insurance Scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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9%
1 Only
44%
2 Only
38%
Both 1 And 2
9%
Neither 1 nor 2
JS-SNIFFERS
#ScienceTech #TheHindu
According to a recent report by a Singapore-based cybersecurity company, around 98% of sensitive credit card details, that have been put up for sale on the dark net, are those of Indian customers. JavaScript sniffers could have been used to amass the bank card data.
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JavaScript or JS-Sniffers are programmes used for stealing credit and debit card information from e-commerce websites. These are among the latest concerns when it comes to cybersecurity and theft of sensitive card details.
JS sniffers are a growing concern because they're so difficult to detect and, even if the code is removed, the attackers can return.
Most JS sniffer tools work in much the same way as a credit card skimmer. But instead of physically attaching a device to an ATM, a JS sniffer uses a few lines of code injected onto an e-commerce site to skim data that consumers use to buy goods.
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#ScienceTech #TheHindu
According to a recent report by a Singapore-based cybersecurity company, around 98% of sensitive credit card details, that have been put up for sale on the dark net, are those of Indian customers. JavaScript sniffers could have been used to amass the bank card data.
About:
JavaScript or JS-Sniffers are programmes used for stealing credit and debit card information from e-commerce websites. These are among the latest concerns when it comes to cybersecurity and theft of sensitive card details.
JS sniffers are a growing concern because they're so difficult to detect and, even if the code is removed, the attackers can return.
Most JS sniffer tools work in much the same way as a credit card skimmer. But instead of physically attaching a device to an ATM, a JS sniffer uses a few lines of code injected onto an e-commerce site to skim data that consumers use to buy goods.
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BUDDAH NULLAH
#Geography #TheHindu
The Punjab Cabinet approved ₹650 crore in the first phase for rejuvenation of the highly polluting Buddah Nullah.
About:
Buddah Nullah is a seasonal tributary of Sutlej River in Ludhiana.
It runs through the Malwa region of Punjab and joins the Satluj at Wajipur Kalan in the Ludhiana district.
The pollution in the Buddah Nullah is a major threat to public health and environment and the main sources of pollution in the nullah are direct flow of pollutants by industries and dairies.
Under this plan, an additional sewage treatment plant having a capacity of 275 MLD would be developed to solve the problems of Buddah Nullah and subsequent pollution of the river Satluj.
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#Geography #TheHindu
The Punjab Cabinet approved ₹650 crore in the first phase for rejuvenation of the highly polluting Buddah Nullah.
About:
Buddah Nullah is a seasonal tributary of Sutlej River in Ludhiana.
It runs through the Malwa region of Punjab and joins the Satluj at Wajipur Kalan in the Ludhiana district.
The pollution in the Buddah Nullah is a major threat to public health and environment and the main sources of pollution in the nullah are direct flow of pollutants by industries and dairies.
Under this plan, an additional sewage treatment plant having a capacity of 275 MLD would be developed to solve the problems of Buddah Nullah and subsequent pollution of the river Satluj.
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NORTHERN EUROPEAN ENCLOSURE DAM (NEED)
#Geography #IndianExpress
Scientists have proposed the construction of a Northern European Enclosure Dam (NEED) enclosing all of the North Sea as an extraordinary measure to protect Northern European countries from rising seas as a result of climate change.
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The Northern European Enclosure Dam (NEED) is a proposed solution to the problem of rising ocean levels in Northern Europe.
It would be a megaproject, involving the construction of two massive dams of a combined length of 637 km enclosing all of the North Sea:
one between France and England, and
another between Scotland and Norway.
The concept was conceived by the oceanographers Sjoerd Groeskamp and Joakim Kjellsson.
According to them, separating the North and Baltic Seas from the Atlantic Ocean may be the “most viable option” to protect Northern Europe against unstoppable sea level rise (SLR).
The scheme's authors describe it as "more of a warning than a solution". As of 2020, the scheme is largely a thought experiment intended to demonstrate the extreme cost of engineered solutions to the effects of climate change.
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#Geography #IndianExpress
Scientists have proposed the construction of a Northern European Enclosure Dam (NEED) enclosing all of the North Sea as an extraordinary measure to protect Northern European countries from rising seas as a result of climate change.
About:
The Northern European Enclosure Dam (NEED) is a proposed solution to the problem of rising ocean levels in Northern Europe.
It would be a megaproject, involving the construction of two massive dams of a combined length of 637 km enclosing all of the North Sea:
one between France and England, and
another between Scotland and Norway.
The concept was conceived by the oceanographers Sjoerd Groeskamp and Joakim Kjellsson.
According to them, separating the North and Baltic Seas from the Atlantic Ocean may be the “most viable option” to protect Northern Europe against unstoppable sea level rise (SLR).
The scheme's authors describe it as "more of a warning than a solution". As of 2020, the scheme is largely a thought experiment intended to demonstrate the extreme cost of engineered solutions to the effects of climate change.
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With reference to “Color Coded Warning System”, consider the following statements:
● National Disaster Management Authority of India uses a color coded warning system to alert local populations of the severity of a flood situation.
● Recently it issued a “red alert” after water in Idukki dam in Kerala breach the highest flood level.
● National Disaster Management Authority of India uses a color coded warning system to alert local populations of the severity of a flood situation.
● Recently it issued a “red alert” after water in Idukki dam in Kerala breach the highest flood level.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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13%
1 Only
15%
2 Only
68%
Both 1 And 2
4%
Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to “wholly- owned subsidiaries (WOS) (Foreign Banks)”, consider the following statements:
● It allows foreign banks to acquire domestic private sector banks as well as open branches anywhere in the country.
● Recently Singapore Based DBS bank becomes the first foreign lender to receive such a license.
● It allows foreign banks to acquire domestic private sector banks as well as open branches anywhere in the country.
● Recently Singapore Based DBS bank becomes the first foreign lender to receive such a license.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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13%
1 Only
28%
2 Only
55%
Both 1 And 2
5%
Neither 1 nor 2
SEBI REDEFINES ‘PLEDGE’
#Economy #TheHindu
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has redefined ‘pledge’ in the regulatory laws to protect client securities.
About:
SEBI has amended the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations by including an additional explanation that states that ‘pledge’ would also refer to ‘re-pledge of securities for margin or settlement obligations.’
Onus of bonafide pledge created from margin account of a stock broker will now lie with the depository following the SEBI amendment.
This is expected to go a long way in minimising instances where stock brokers misuse client securities by pledging such shares for their own benefit in terms of meeting their margin requirements.
The most high-profile matter in the recent past was of Karvy Stock Broking in which the Hyderabad-based firm raised funds from entities such as Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and IndusInd Bank by pledging client securities.
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#Economy #TheHindu
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has redefined ‘pledge’ in the regulatory laws to protect client securities.
About:
SEBI has amended the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations by including an additional explanation that states that ‘pledge’ would also refer to ‘re-pledge of securities for margin or settlement obligations.’
Onus of bonafide pledge created from margin account of a stock broker will now lie with the depository following the SEBI amendment.
This is expected to go a long way in minimising instances where stock brokers misuse client securities by pledging such shares for their own benefit in terms of meeting their margin requirements.
The most high-profile matter in the recent past was of Karvy Stock Broking in which the Hyderabad-based firm raised funds from entities such as Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and IndusInd Bank by pledging client securities.
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FORCE MAJEURE
#Economy #TheHindu
The Finance Ministry (Government of India) said that the COVID-19 outbreak in China will be considered a ‘force majeure’ situation.
About:
Force majeure is a French term that literally means "greater force." A ‘force majeure’ situation refers to extraordinary events and circumstances beyond human control.
It is related to the concept of an act of God, an event for which no party can be held accountable, such as a hurricane or a tornado. Force majeure also encompasses human actions, however, such as armed conflict.
Force majeure refers to a clause that is included in contracts to remove liability for natural and unavoidable catastrophes that interrupt the expected course of events and restrict participants from fulfilling obligations.
Important:
Recent development:
The declaration of a ‘force majeure’ situation was one of the major demands of industry representatives. The Expenditure Department has now issued an office memorandum to the Secretaries of all Central government Ministries and departments in this regard.
This would avoid imposition of penalties and other negative consequences on the companies executing government contracts who may be dependent on supplies from affected areas.
The move provides some relief to companies with central government contracts forced to default on contract obligations due to delays in input shipments from China.
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#Economy #TheHindu
The Finance Ministry (Government of India) said that the COVID-19 outbreak in China will be considered a ‘force majeure’ situation.
About:
Force majeure is a French term that literally means "greater force." A ‘force majeure’ situation refers to extraordinary events and circumstances beyond human control.
It is related to the concept of an act of God, an event for which no party can be held accountable, such as a hurricane or a tornado. Force majeure also encompasses human actions, however, such as armed conflict.
Force majeure refers to a clause that is included in contracts to remove liability for natural and unavoidable catastrophes that interrupt the expected course of events and restrict participants from fulfilling obligations.
Important:
Recent development:
The declaration of a ‘force majeure’ situation was one of the major demands of industry representatives. The Expenditure Department has now issued an office memorandum to the Secretaries of all Central government Ministries and departments in this regard.
This would avoid imposition of penalties and other negative consequences on the companies executing government contracts who may be dependent on supplies from affected areas.
The move provides some relief to companies with central government contracts forced to default on contract obligations due to delays in input shipments from China.
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SANJIV PURI EXPERT GROUP
#Economy #LiveMint
The Fifteenth Finance Commission has constituted a High Level Expert Group on Agriculture Exports.
About:
Composition: The expert group will be chaired by Sanjiv Puri, Chairman and Managing Director, ITC.
Mandate: To recommend measurable performance incentives for States to encourage agriculture exports as well as to promote crops to enable high import substitution.
The Committee will submit its recommendations within three months for further consideration of the Commission.
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#Economy #LiveMint
The Fifteenth Finance Commission has constituted a High Level Expert Group on Agriculture Exports.
About:
Composition: The expert group will be chaired by Sanjiv Puri, Chairman and Managing Director, ITC.
Mandate: To recommend measurable performance incentives for States to encourage agriculture exports as well as to promote crops to enable high import substitution.
The Committee will submit its recommendations within three months for further consideration of the Commission.
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CAUVERY DELTA REGION
#Geography #Air
The Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed a bill declaring the Cauvery Delta Region a Protected Special Agriculture Zone (PSAZ).
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Projects banned: The bill provides for banning certain new industries in the region. They include hydrocarbon exploration, smeltering of copper, zinc and aluminium, iron ore processing, tanneries and ship breaking.
Projects exempted: However, any ongoing projects would not be disturbed. Infrastructure development projects like port development, laying of pipelines, road, telecommunication lines, power and water supply facilities will not be banned.
Regions covered: The whole districts of Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam and five blocks each of Cuddalore and Pudukkottai districts are brought under the ambit of the bill.
Regions exempted: However, the more industrialized districts of Trichy, Ariyalur and Karur have been excluded, though they are part of the Delta region geographically.
Protected Agricultural Zone Authority: The bill seeks to establish a 30-member Protected Agricultural Zone Authority headed by the Chief Minister to advise the Government on protecting and improving agricultural activities in the region.
Background:
The bill was passed after agitations by farmers against granting permission for new hydrocarbon projects in the Delta region.
This is wet-land ecology and such explorations would affect agriculture severely. Moreover, such explorations would also lead to seawater intrusion.
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#Geography #Air
The Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed a bill declaring the Cauvery Delta Region a Protected Special Agriculture Zone (PSAZ).
About: @CurrentAffair4Exams
Projects banned: The bill provides for banning certain new industries in the region. They include hydrocarbon exploration, smeltering of copper, zinc and aluminium, iron ore processing, tanneries and ship breaking.
Projects exempted: However, any ongoing projects would not be disturbed. Infrastructure development projects like port development, laying of pipelines, road, telecommunication lines, power and water supply facilities will not be banned.
Regions covered: The whole districts of Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam and five blocks each of Cuddalore and Pudukkottai districts are brought under the ambit of the bill.
Regions exempted: However, the more industrialized districts of Trichy, Ariyalur and Karur have been excluded, though they are part of the Delta region geographically.
Protected Agricultural Zone Authority: The bill seeks to establish a 30-member Protected Agricultural Zone Authority headed by the Chief Minister to advise the Government on protecting and improving agricultural activities in the region.
Background:
The bill was passed after agitations by farmers against granting permission for new hydrocarbon projects in the Delta region.
This is wet-land ecology and such explorations would affect agriculture severely. Moreover, such explorations would also lead to seawater intrusion.
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TILHAN MISSION
#Economy #DDNews
Union Agriculture Minister announced that the government will launch Tilhan Mission to make the country self-reliant in oilseed production.
Second Advance Estimates of Production of Oilseeds for 2019-20:
Total Oilseeds production in the country during 2019-20 is estimated at 34.19 million tonnes which is higher by 2.67 million tonnes than the production of 31.52 million tonnes during 2018-19.
Further, the production of oilseeds during 2019-20 is higher by 4.54 million tonnes than the average oilseeds production.
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#Economy #DDNews
Union Agriculture Minister announced that the government will launch Tilhan Mission to make the country self-reliant in oilseed production.
Second Advance Estimates of Production of Oilseeds for 2019-20:
Total Oilseeds production in the country during 2019-20 is estimated at 34.19 million tonnes which is higher by 2.67 million tonnes than the production of 31.52 million tonnes during 2018-19.
Further, the production of oilseeds during 2019-20 is higher by 4.54 million tonnes than the average oilseeds production.
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Mongla port, recently seen in news, is located in:
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10%
India
43%
Bangladesh
29%
Myanmar
18%
Sri Lanka