#Sustainability_Summit
It is the annual flagship event of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in sustainability, launched in 2006 to raise the bar of dialogue, practice and performance of sustainable business.
#Rajiv_Mehrishi_Committee- To assess the impact of waiving of interest and waiving of interest on interest on the Covid-19-related moratorium on the economy
#Sri_Viswanatha_Satyanarayana (1895 – 1976)
It was the 125th birth anniversary celebrations
He was a 20th century Telugu writer.
His popular works includes, Ramayana Kalpa Vrukshamu, Kinnersani Patalu and the novel Veyipadagalu.
He was awarded with ‘Jnanpith Award’ for his book ‘Ramayana Kalpavriksham’.
He was the first Telugu writer to receive Jnanpith Award.
#Power_Grid
It is the largest power transmission company in India.
It started its commercial operation in the year 1992-93 and is today, a Maharatna company.
#Pre_Revision
It is the annual flagship event of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in sustainability, launched in 2006 to raise the bar of dialogue, practice and performance of sustainable business.
#Rajiv_Mehrishi_Committee- To assess the impact of waiving of interest and waiving of interest on interest on the Covid-19-related moratorium on the economy
#Sri_Viswanatha_Satyanarayana (1895 – 1976)
It was the 125th birth anniversary celebrations
He was a 20th century Telugu writer.
His popular works includes, Ramayana Kalpa Vrukshamu, Kinnersani Patalu and the novel Veyipadagalu.
He was awarded with ‘Jnanpith Award’ for his book ‘Ramayana Kalpavriksham’.
He was the first Telugu writer to receive Jnanpith Award.
#Power_Grid
It is the largest power transmission company in India.
It started its commercial operation in the year 1992-93 and is today, a Maharatna company.
#Pre_Revision
The types of #mass_movements include:
The abrupt movement and free fall of loosened blocks of solid rock, known as #rockfalls;
Several types of almost imperceptible downslope movement of surficial soil particles and
rock debris, collectively called #creep;
The subsurface creep of rock material, known as #bulging:
The multiplicity of downslope movements of bedrock and other debris caused by the
separation of a slope section along a plane of least resistance or slip surface, collectively
called #landslides;
The separation of a mass along a concave head scarp, moving down a curved slip surface
and accumulating at the slope’s foot, known as a #slump;
The saturation of debris and weathered material by rainfall in the upper section
of a slope or valley, increasing the weight of the debris and causing a slow
downslope movement, called an #earthflow;
A rapidly moving earthflow possessing a higher water content, known as a #mudflow;
A fast-moving earthflow in a mountainous region, called a debris flow or #avalanche;
The downslope movement of moisture-saturated surficial material, known as #solifluction,
over frozen substratum material, occurring in sub-arctic regions during seasonal periods
of surface thaw.
#Pre_Revision
The abrupt movement and free fall of loosened blocks of solid rock, known as #rockfalls;
Several types of almost imperceptible downslope movement of surficial soil particles and
rock debris, collectively called #creep;
The subsurface creep of rock material, known as #bulging:
The multiplicity of downslope movements of bedrock and other debris caused by the
separation of a slope section along a plane of least resistance or slip surface, collectively
called #landslides;
The separation of a mass along a concave head scarp, moving down a curved slip surface
and accumulating at the slope’s foot, known as a #slump;
The saturation of debris and weathered material by rainfall in the upper section
of a slope or valley, increasing the weight of the debris and causing a slow
downslope movement, called an #earthflow;
A rapidly moving earthflow possessing a higher water content, known as a #mudflow;
A fast-moving earthflow in a mountainous region, called a debris flow or #avalanche;
The downslope movement of moisture-saturated surficial material, known as #solifluction,
over frozen substratum material, occurring in sub-arctic regions during seasonal periods
of surface thaw.
#Pre_Revision
#Djibouti_Code_of_Conduct (DCOC)
It aimed at the repression of piracy and armed robbery against ships in the Western Indian Ocean Region, the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea.
India joins Japan, Norway, the UK and the US to the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment, as “Observer”.
#Nehru_Yuva_Kendra_Sangathan (NYKS)
In the year 1987-88, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) was set up as an autonomous organization under the Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
It was setup to oversee working of the Nehru Yuva Kendras.
#Nehru_Yuva_Kendras
They were established in the year 1972 with the objective of providing rural youth avenues to take part in the process of nation building as well providing opportunities for the development of their personality and skills
#SWAMIH_Investment_Fund
It will provide last mile funding to the stressed affordable and middle-income housing projects in the country.
It aims for funding stalled projects that are net-worth positive, including those projects that have been declared as Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) or are pending proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
#Hilsa_or_Ilish_fish-Least Concerned in IUCN Red list.
It is the national fish of Bangladesh and state symbol of West Bengal and Tripura.
Bangladesh has a share of close to 75% in the production of Hilsa fish in the world.
Hilsa has witnessed a decreasing trend in India and Bangladesh.
#K_N_Dikshit_Committee -To conduct a holistic study of origin and evolution of Indian culture
#Pre_Revision
It aimed at the repression of piracy and armed robbery against ships in the Western Indian Ocean Region, the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea.
India joins Japan, Norway, the UK and the US to the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment, as “Observer”.
#Nehru_Yuva_Kendra_Sangathan (NYKS)
In the year 1987-88, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) was set up as an autonomous organization under the Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
It was setup to oversee working of the Nehru Yuva Kendras.
#Nehru_Yuva_Kendras
They were established in the year 1972 with the objective of providing rural youth avenues to take part in the process of nation building as well providing opportunities for the development of their personality and skills
#SWAMIH_Investment_Fund
It will provide last mile funding to the stressed affordable and middle-income housing projects in the country.
It aims for funding stalled projects that are net-worth positive, including those projects that have been declared as Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) or are pending proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
#Hilsa_or_Ilish_fish-Least Concerned in IUCN Red list.
It is the national fish of Bangladesh and state symbol of West Bengal and Tripura.
Bangladesh has a share of close to 75% in the production of Hilsa fish in the world.
Hilsa has witnessed a decreasing trend in India and Bangladesh.
#K_N_Dikshit_Committee -To conduct a holistic study of origin and evolution of Indian culture
#Pre_Revision
#Shifting_Cultivation
Jhuming in North eastern
states of India,
Milpa in Central America and Mexico,
Ladang in Indonesia and
Malaysia,
Caingin in Philippines,
Ray in Vietnam,
Chena in Sri Lanka,
Conuco in Venezuela
Roca in Brazil and Masole in central Africa.
#Winds_Nature_Place
Chinook (Snow eaters) -Hot, dry wind -The Rockies mountains
Foehn- Hot ,dry wind- The Alps
Khamsin- Hot, dry wind- Egypt
Siroco- Hot, moist wind- Sahara to the Mediterranean Sea
Solano -Hot, moist wind- Sahara to the Iberian Peninsula
Harmattan (Guinea Doctor)- Hot, dry wind -West Africa
Bora- Cold, dry wind -Blows from Hungary to North Italy
Mistral -Cold wind- The Alps and France
Punas- Cold dry wind -The western side of Andes Mountain
Blizzard -Cold wind -Tundra region
Purga -Cold wind- Russia
Levanter -Cold wind -Spain
Norwester -Hot wind -New Zealand
Santa Ana -Hot wind- South California
#Pre_Revision
Jhuming in North eastern
states of India,
Milpa in Central America and Mexico,
Ladang in Indonesia and
Malaysia,
Caingin in Philippines,
Ray in Vietnam,
Chena in Sri Lanka,
Conuco in Venezuela
Roca in Brazil and Masole in central Africa.
#Winds_Nature_Place
Chinook (Snow eaters) -Hot, dry wind -The Rockies mountains
Foehn- Hot ,dry wind- The Alps
Khamsin- Hot, dry wind- Egypt
Siroco- Hot, moist wind- Sahara to the Mediterranean Sea
Solano -Hot, moist wind- Sahara to the Iberian Peninsula
Harmattan (Guinea Doctor)- Hot, dry wind -West Africa
Bora- Cold, dry wind -Blows from Hungary to North Italy
Mistral -Cold wind- The Alps and France
Punas- Cold dry wind -The western side of Andes Mountain
Blizzard -Cold wind -Tundra region
Purga -Cold wind- Russia
Levanter -Cold wind -Spain
Norwester -Hot wind -New Zealand
Santa Ana -Hot wind- South California
#Pre_Revision
#Indian_Culture_Portal
It showcases both the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of India through manuscripts, museum artefacts, paintings, etc.
It is a part of the National Virtual Library of India project, funded by the Ministry of Culture.
The portal has been created and developed by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
#Financial_Intelligence_Unit_India (FIU-IND)
It is an independent body reporting directly to the Economic Intelligence Council (EIC) headed by the Finance Minister.
It is mandatory for banks in India to furnish a monthly Cash Transaction Reports (CTRs) to the FIU on all transactions over Rs 10 lakh or its equivalent in foreign currency.
#i_ATS (Automatic Train Supervision)
It is a computer-based system, which manages the operation of metro trains.
It is an indigenously built Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) based signalling technology
#ABHYAS
ABHYAS is a High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) which offers a realistic threat scenario for practice of weapon systems.
It is designed and developed by Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) of DRDO.
It is powered by a small gas turbine engine.
It has MEMS based Inertial Navigation System (INS) for navigation along with the Flight Control Computer (FCC) for guidance and control.
The vehicle is programmed for fully autonomous flight.
#Bougainville_Island-is an easternmost island of Papua New Guinea, in the Solomon Sea, southwestern Pacific.
#Pre_Revision
It showcases both the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of India through manuscripts, museum artefacts, paintings, etc.
It is a part of the National Virtual Library of India project, funded by the Ministry of Culture.
The portal has been created and developed by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
#Financial_Intelligence_Unit_India (FIU-IND)
It is an independent body reporting directly to the Economic Intelligence Council (EIC) headed by the Finance Minister.
It is mandatory for banks in India to furnish a monthly Cash Transaction Reports (CTRs) to the FIU on all transactions over Rs 10 lakh or its equivalent in foreign currency.
#i_ATS (Automatic Train Supervision)
It is a computer-based system, which manages the operation of metro trains.
It is an indigenously built Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) based signalling technology
#ABHYAS
ABHYAS is a High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) which offers a realistic threat scenario for practice of weapon systems.
It is designed and developed by Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) of DRDO.
It is powered by a small gas turbine engine.
It has MEMS based Inertial Navigation System (INS) for navigation along with the Flight Control Computer (FCC) for guidance and control.
The vehicle is programmed for fully autonomous flight.
#Bougainville_Island-is an easternmost island of Papua New Guinea, in the Solomon Sea, southwestern Pacific.
#Pre_Revision
#Nutrients_essential_for_plant_growth
Nitrogen for leaves, stem growth, seed development
Phosphorous for roots to spread and absorb water
Potassium for protection from disease, pest resistance,
and compensating evapotranspiration
Iron for preparing chlorophyll and for energy development and transfer
Zinc -growth stimulator
Manganese for absorption of CO2 and for transfer of nitrogen
Copper for preparation of primary protein
Boron- in cell formation and division
Molybdenum to absorb nitrogen and to resist excess micro-nutrients
Sulphur for chlorophyll and root development
Calcium in cell development and for transfer of food
Magnesium for protein preparation - as an enzyme catalyst
#Pre_Revision
Nitrogen for leaves, stem growth, seed development
Phosphorous for roots to spread and absorb water
Potassium for protection from disease, pest resistance,
and compensating evapotranspiration
Iron for preparing chlorophyll and for energy development and transfer
Zinc -growth stimulator
Manganese for absorption of CO2 and for transfer of nitrogen
Copper for preparation of primary protein
Boron- in cell formation and division
Molybdenum to absorb nitrogen and to resist excess micro-nutrients
Sulphur for chlorophyll and root development
Calcium in cell development and for transfer of food
Magnesium for protein preparation - as an enzyme catalyst
#Pre_Revision
#INDIAai_Portal
It is the National AI Portal of India and the single central knowledge hub on artificial intelligence and allied fields for aspiring entrepreneurs, students, professionals, academics, and everyone else.
It is a joint initiative of National E-Governance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology (MeitY) and NASSCOM.
#UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance)
UMANG provides a single platform for all Indian Citizens to access pan India e-Gov services ranging from Central to Local Government bodies and other citizen centric services.
It was developed by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and National e-Governance Division (NeGD) to drive Mobile Governance in India.
#Destination_North_East-2020
It aims to introduce various cultures of the country to each other along with the tourist destinations of the North East.
The theme for the event is “The Emerging Delightful Destinations”.
It is being organized by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER)
#Pharmacy_Council_of_India (PCI)
It was an initiative of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP).
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) is a statutory body governed by the provisions of the Pharmacy Act, 1948 under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
It regulates the Pharmacy Education in the Country for the purpose of registration as a pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act.
It also regulates the Profession and Practice of Pharmacy.
It prescribes the minimum standard of education required for qualifying as a pharmacist
#Pre_Revision
It is the National AI Portal of India and the single central knowledge hub on artificial intelligence and allied fields for aspiring entrepreneurs, students, professionals, academics, and everyone else.
It is a joint initiative of National E-Governance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology (MeitY) and NASSCOM.
#UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance)
UMANG provides a single platform for all Indian Citizens to access pan India e-Gov services ranging from Central to Local Government bodies and other citizen centric services.
It was developed by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and National e-Governance Division (NeGD) to drive Mobile Governance in India.
#Destination_North_East-2020
It aims to introduce various cultures of the country to each other along with the tourist destinations of the North East.
The theme for the event is “The Emerging Delightful Destinations”.
It is being organized by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER)
#Pharmacy_Council_of_India (PCI)
It was an initiative of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP).
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) is a statutory body governed by the provisions of the Pharmacy Act, 1948 under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
It regulates the Pharmacy Education in the Country for the purpose of registration as a pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act.
It also regulates the Profession and Practice of Pharmacy.
It prescribes the minimum standard of education required for qualifying as a pharmacist
#Pre_Revision
#Lava_in_volcanism
#Acidic_or_Andesitic_or_composite Lava
The acidic or composite Lava is highly viscous and has a high melting point. It
has a high percentage of silica content, low density and light colour.
The acidic lava flows slowly and they rarely travel far before solidification. This
leads to the formation of the cone-like structure having steep sides.
Due to the rapid solidification of this acidic Lava, the openings obstruct the flow of new
Lava, which results in loud explosions and pyroclasts (volcanic bombs).
#Basic_or_Shield_or_Basaltic Lava
The basaltic or basic lava is highly fluid, and their temperature is about 1,000 C. Basaltic
lava is poor in silica, but are rich in Iron and manganese.
They have a dark colour and high fluidity. Due to their high fluidity, the basaltic Lava is
not very explosive, and they spread over great distances as thin sheets of Lava.
The volcano formed by Basic Lava is gently sloping and they form a flattened shield or
dome with a wide diameter.
#Tropical_Grasslands
East Africa-Savanna
Brazil-Campos
Venezuela-Llanos
#Temperate_Grasslands
Argentina-Pampas
North America-Prairie
South Africa-Veld
Central Asia-Steppe
Australia-Down
#Pre_Revision
#Acidic_or_Andesitic_or_composite Lava
The acidic or composite Lava is highly viscous and has a high melting point. It
has a high percentage of silica content, low density and light colour.
The acidic lava flows slowly and they rarely travel far before solidification. This
leads to the formation of the cone-like structure having steep sides.
Due to the rapid solidification of this acidic Lava, the openings obstruct the flow of new
Lava, which results in loud explosions and pyroclasts (volcanic bombs).
#Basic_or_Shield_or_Basaltic Lava
The basaltic or basic lava is highly fluid, and their temperature is about 1,000 C. Basaltic
lava is poor in silica, but are rich in Iron and manganese.
They have a dark colour and high fluidity. Due to their high fluidity, the basaltic Lava is
not very explosive, and they spread over great distances as thin sheets of Lava.
The volcano formed by Basic Lava is gently sloping and they form a flattened shield or
dome with a wide diameter.
#Tropical_Grasslands
East Africa-Savanna
Brazil-Campos
Venezuela-Llanos
#Temperate_Grasslands
Argentina-Pampas
North America-Prairie
South Africa-Veld
Central Asia-Steppe
Australia-Down
#Pre_Revision
Major soil pollutants and their effect on human health
#METAL_SOURCE_EFFECTS
Arsenic -Occurs naturally
-chronic poisoning leads to loss of appetite and weight, diarrhoea, alternating with constipation, gastro intestinal disturbances,
peripheral neuritis, conjunctivitis and sometimes skin cancer.
Cadmium- -mining, metallurgy
chemical industry and
electroplating --lead to chronic poisoning and affects the
proximal tubules of the kidney, causing formation of kidney stones.
Lead --lead smelters storage
battery --lead poisoning can lead to severe mental retardation or death.
Mercury --industrial wastes
--methylmercury compounds are much more toxic than other forms of mercury, causes neurological problems and damages renal
glomeruli and tubules.
Cyanides--waste from heat treatment of metals, dismantling of
electroplating shops, etc.--rapid death may follow due to exposure to cyanide as a rusult of inhibition of cellular respiration.
#Pre_Revision
#METAL_SOURCE_EFFECTS
Arsenic -Occurs naturally
-chronic poisoning leads to loss of appetite and weight, diarrhoea, alternating with constipation, gastro intestinal disturbances,
peripheral neuritis, conjunctivitis and sometimes skin cancer.
Cadmium- -mining, metallurgy
chemical industry and
electroplating --lead to chronic poisoning and affects the
proximal tubules of the kidney, causing formation of kidney stones.
Lead --lead smelters storage
battery --lead poisoning can lead to severe mental retardation or death.
Mercury --industrial wastes
--methylmercury compounds are much more toxic than other forms of mercury, causes neurological problems and damages renal
glomeruli and tubules.
Cyanides--waste from heat treatment of metals, dismantling of
electroplating shops, etc.--rapid death may follow due to exposure to cyanide as a rusult of inhibition of cellular respiration.
#Pre_Revision
#Polar_Wandering
Polar wandering is the motion of a pole in relation to some reference frame.
It can be used, for example, to measure the degree to which Earth's magnetic poles have been observed to move relative to the Earth's rotation axis.
This motion is caused by the rearrangement of the mantle and the crust in order to align the maximum inertia with the current rotation axis.
True polar wandering represents the shift in the geographical poles relative to Earth's surface, after accounting for the motion of the tectonic plates.
This is the situation with the lowest kinetic energy for the given, unchanging, angular momentum of the earth, and is attained as kinetic energy is dissipated due to the non-rigidity of the earth.
Global warming and melting glaciers could have redistributed the global water fronts to such an extent that they have redefined the ‘polar wander’ or the drifting of the Earth’s axis.
#Data_sonification refers to the use of sound values to represent real data. Simply put, it is the auditory version of data visualization.
#CHEOPS (Characterizing Exoplanet Satellite)
It is the mission of the European Space Agency (ESA).
It is the first mission dedicated to studying bright, nearby stars that are already known to host exoplanets.
It is to make high-precision observations of the planet's size as it passes in front of its host star.
#Phosphine-- is a colourless but smelly gas.
Phosphine is a phosphorus atom with three hydrogen atoms attached (PH3) – is highly toxic to people.
It is known to be produced only through biological process, and not through any naturally occurring chemical process.
Apart from being produced in industrial processes, it is made only by some species of bacteria that survive in the absence of oxygen.
It is also used as an agricultural fumigant and in semiconductor industry.
Scientists have detected the presence of phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus.
#Pre_Revision
Polar wandering is the motion of a pole in relation to some reference frame.
It can be used, for example, to measure the degree to which Earth's magnetic poles have been observed to move relative to the Earth's rotation axis.
This motion is caused by the rearrangement of the mantle and the crust in order to align the maximum inertia with the current rotation axis.
True polar wandering represents the shift in the geographical poles relative to Earth's surface, after accounting for the motion of the tectonic plates.
This is the situation with the lowest kinetic energy for the given, unchanging, angular momentum of the earth, and is attained as kinetic energy is dissipated due to the non-rigidity of the earth.
Global warming and melting glaciers could have redistributed the global water fronts to such an extent that they have redefined the ‘polar wander’ or the drifting of the Earth’s axis.
#Data_sonification refers to the use of sound values to represent real data. Simply put, it is the auditory version of data visualization.
#CHEOPS (Characterizing Exoplanet Satellite)
It is the mission of the European Space Agency (ESA).
It is the first mission dedicated to studying bright, nearby stars that are already known to host exoplanets.
It is to make high-precision observations of the planet's size as it passes in front of its host star.
#Phosphine-- is a colourless but smelly gas.
Phosphine is a phosphorus atom with three hydrogen atoms attached (PH3) – is highly toxic to people.
It is known to be produced only through biological process, and not through any naturally occurring chemical process.
Apart from being produced in industrial processes, it is made only by some species of bacteria that survive in the absence of oxygen.
It is also used as an agricultural fumigant and in semiconductor industry.
Scientists have detected the presence of phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus.
#Pre_Revision
#Kharai_Camel: IUCN--Endangered
Also known as Swimming Camels.
Found only in Gujarat’s Bhuj area.
It has been recognized as a separate breed (one among nine such breeds found in India) of camel for better conservation.
This camel is adapted to the extreme climate of Ran of Kachh where shallow seas and high salinity is prevalent.
It can live in both coastal and dry ecosystems. It grazes on saline / mangrove trees and is
tolerant to high saline water.
It can swim up to three kilometers into the sea in search of mangroves, their primary food.
#Kabasura _kudineer--Sidhha medicine
It is an herbal concoction, comprising dry ingredients of ginger, pippali, clove, cirukancori root, mulli root, kadukkai, ajwain and many other herbs.
The ingredients are powdered and mixed with water, then boiled to make a decoction of one-fourth of its initial volume.
#AYUSH-64
It is an Ayurvedic formulation which was developed by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), the apex body for research in Ayurveda under the Ministry of Ayush, in 1980 for management of Malaria.
The drug can be useful for the treatment of asymptomatic, mild to moderate COVID-19 infection cases.
#Pre_Revision
Also known as Swimming Camels.
Found only in Gujarat’s Bhuj area.
It has been recognized as a separate breed (one among nine such breeds found in India) of camel for better conservation.
This camel is adapted to the extreme climate of Ran of Kachh where shallow seas and high salinity is prevalent.
It can live in both coastal and dry ecosystems. It grazes on saline / mangrove trees and is
tolerant to high saline water.
It can swim up to three kilometers into the sea in search of mangroves, their primary food.
#Kabasura _kudineer--Sidhha medicine
It is an herbal concoction, comprising dry ingredients of ginger, pippali, clove, cirukancori root, mulli root, kadukkai, ajwain and many other herbs.
The ingredients are powdered and mixed with water, then boiled to make a decoction of one-fourth of its initial volume.
#AYUSH-64
It is an Ayurvedic formulation which was developed by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), the apex body for research in Ayurveda under the Ministry of Ayush, in 1980 for management of Malaria.
The drug can be useful for the treatment of asymptomatic, mild to moderate COVID-19 infection cases.
#Pre_Revision
#Cabinet_Secretary
He is the Chief coordinator of Central administration. But, he has no supervisory function over
ministries/departments.
He is a Chairman of the Senior Selection Board which selects officers for the post of Joint Secretary in the Central Secretariat.
He himself selects the officers for the posts of Secretary and Additional Secretary in the
Central Secretariat.
He is the Chairman of the Committee of Secretaries on Administration which is set up to
resolve inter-ministerial disputes.
He presides over the Conference of Chief Secretaries which is held annually.
He acts as a chief advisor to the Prime Minister on all aspects of administration and policy.
His sanction should be obtained by a minister before launching prosecution against the publisher or editor of newspaper in cases of defamation.
He serves on occasions as a factotum when the Prime Minister deems necessary and
calls him to be so.
He acts as an advisor and conscience-keeper to all the civil servants.
He advises and guides them on cases of inter-departmental difficulties.
He acts as a link between the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and various administrative agencies and also between the civil service and the political system.
#Foam_Path
It is an aviation safety practice of spreading a layer of fire suppression foam on an airport runway prior to an emergency landing.
Although originally it was thought that foam paths would prevent fires, the practice is now discouraged.
#Pre_Revision
He is the Chief coordinator of Central administration. But, he has no supervisory function over
ministries/departments.
He is a Chairman of the Senior Selection Board which selects officers for the post of Joint Secretary in the Central Secretariat.
He himself selects the officers for the posts of Secretary and Additional Secretary in the
Central Secretariat.
He is the Chairman of the Committee of Secretaries on Administration which is set up to
resolve inter-ministerial disputes.
He presides over the Conference of Chief Secretaries which is held annually.
He acts as a chief advisor to the Prime Minister on all aspects of administration and policy.
His sanction should be obtained by a minister before launching prosecution against the publisher or editor of newspaper in cases of defamation.
He serves on occasions as a factotum when the Prime Minister deems necessary and
calls him to be so.
He acts as an advisor and conscience-keeper to all the civil servants.
He advises and guides them on cases of inter-departmental difficulties.
He acts as a link between the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and various administrative agencies and also between the civil service and the political system.
#Foam_Path
It is an aviation safety practice of spreading a layer of fire suppression foam on an airport runway prior to an emergency landing.
Although originally it was thought that foam paths would prevent fires, the practice is now discouraged.
#Pre_Revision
#Partnership_for_Action_on_Green_Economy (PAGE)
The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) was launched in 2013 as a response to the call at Rio+20.
It aims to support those countries wishing to embark on greener and more inclusive growth trajectories.
PAGE seeks to put sustainability at the heart of economic policies and practices to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
PAGE brings together five UN agencies
UN Environment,
International Labour Organization,
UN Development Programme,
UN Industrial Development Organization,
UN Institute for Training and Research
#Broadbalk_Experiment
It aims to study the optimum nutrition requirements to improve crop yield.
It test the effects of different organic and inorganic fertilisers on soil fertility.
The experiment result states that effects of soil-borne pests and diseases are minimised in case the field gets a two-year break.
#Cat_Que_virus
It is one of the arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses).
Its natural host is a mosquito.
Domestic pigs are the primary mammalian host of CQV.
It can cause febrile illnesses, meningitis and paediatric encephalitis in humans.
#The_Crimean_Congo_Haemorrhagic_Fever (CCHF)
is a viral haemorrhagic fever usually transmitted by ticks.
It can also be contracted through contact with viraemic animal tissues.
It can also be transmitted from one infected human to another by contact with infectious blood or body fluids.
General supportive care with treatment of symptoms is the main approach to managing Congo fever (CCHF) in people.
#Pre_Revision
The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) was launched in 2013 as a response to the call at Rio+20.
It aims to support those countries wishing to embark on greener and more inclusive growth trajectories.
PAGE seeks to put sustainability at the heart of economic policies and practices to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
PAGE brings together five UN agencies
UN Environment,
International Labour Organization,
UN Development Programme,
UN Industrial Development Organization,
UN Institute for Training and Research
#Broadbalk_Experiment
It aims to study the optimum nutrition requirements to improve crop yield.
It test the effects of different organic and inorganic fertilisers on soil fertility.
The experiment result states that effects of soil-borne pests and diseases are minimised in case the field gets a two-year break.
#Cat_Que_virus
It is one of the arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses).
Its natural host is a mosquito.
Domestic pigs are the primary mammalian host of CQV.
It can cause febrile illnesses, meningitis and paediatric encephalitis in humans.
#The_Crimean_Congo_Haemorrhagic_Fever (CCHF)
is a viral haemorrhagic fever usually transmitted by ticks.
It can also be contracted through contact with viraemic animal tissues.
It can also be transmitted from one infected human to another by contact with infectious blood or body fluids.
General supportive care with treatment of symptoms is the main approach to managing Congo fever (CCHF) in people.
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#Green_Crackers
They have a chemical formulation that produces water molecules, which substantially reduces emission levels and absorbs dust.
Also have reduced decibel level.
They promise a reduction in particulate matters and harmful gases, like nitrous oxide and sulfur oxide, by 30- 35 per cent.
They will be 25-30 per cent cheaper to manufacture and manufacturers would not have to make any changes in their facilities.
What gives colour to the firecrackers?
Red: Strontium salts (Nitrates, carbonates and sulphates of strontium).
Orange: Calcium salts (Carbonates, chlorides and sulphates of calcium).
Yellow: Sodium salts (Nitrates and oxalates of sodium).
Green: Barium salts (Nitrates, carbonates, chlorides and chlorates of barium).
Blue: Copper salts (Carbonates and oxides of copper).
Purple: A combination of copper and strontium compounds.
White: The burning of metals like magnesium, aluminium and titanium).
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They have a chemical formulation that produces water molecules, which substantially reduces emission levels and absorbs dust.
Also have reduced decibel level.
They promise a reduction in particulate matters and harmful gases, like nitrous oxide and sulfur oxide, by 30- 35 per cent.
They will be 25-30 per cent cheaper to manufacture and manufacturers would not have to make any changes in their facilities.
What gives colour to the firecrackers?
Red: Strontium salts (Nitrates, carbonates and sulphates of strontium).
Orange: Calcium salts (Carbonates, chlorides and sulphates of calcium).
Yellow: Sodium salts (Nitrates and oxalates of sodium).
Green: Barium salts (Nitrates, carbonates, chlorides and chlorates of barium).
Blue: Copper salts (Carbonates and oxides of copper).
Purple: A combination of copper and strontium compounds.
White: The burning of metals like magnesium, aluminium and titanium).
#Pre_Revision
#Ultra_Violet_Imaging_Telescope
UVIT is a remarkable 3-in-1 imaging telescope simultaneously observing in the visible, the near-ultraviolet (NUV), and the far-ultraviolet (FUV) spectrum.
It is one of the five payloads onboard India’s first
multi-wavelength astronomical
observatory AstroSat.
Its superior spatial resolution capability has enabled astronomers to probe star formation in
galaxies as well as resolve the cores of star clusters (3 times better than the last NASA mission, GALEX).
Observations from UVIT has recently led to the discovery of a galaxy located at a distance of about 10 billion light-years from Earth and emitting extreme ultraviolet radiation that can
ionize the intergalactic medium.
#Vigyan_Jyoti
It is a programme to promote STEM learning among girl students and to inspire them towards STEM careers by creating a level-playing field for meritorious girls from grades 9 to 12 to pursue STEM in their higher education, especially from the top colleges in the areas where girls are hugely underrepresented.
#Engage_with_Science
This is an interactive platform that will be built on top of the India Science Over-The-Top (OTT) platform to encourage and inspire high school students to pursue Science & Technology (S&T) for a career.
#SOFIA – Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy
Built into a converted Boeing 747SP that flies at altitudes up to 45000 feet, SOFIA’s 2.5-meter (8.2-foot)-diameter telescope
will make it the world’s largest and most sensitive airborne observatory
It is a joint project of NASA and the German Aerospace Center.
It has an infrared camera that picks up the wavelength unique to water molecules.
SOFIA’s mission is to look at dark and distant objects. The Moon, on the other hand, is so close and bright that it fills the SOFIA guide camera’s entire field of view
#Pre_Revision
UVIT is a remarkable 3-in-1 imaging telescope simultaneously observing in the visible, the near-ultraviolet (NUV), and the far-ultraviolet (FUV) spectrum.
It is one of the five payloads onboard India’s first
multi-wavelength astronomical
observatory AstroSat.
Its superior spatial resolution capability has enabled astronomers to probe star formation in
galaxies as well as resolve the cores of star clusters (3 times better than the last NASA mission, GALEX).
Observations from UVIT has recently led to the discovery of a galaxy located at a distance of about 10 billion light-years from Earth and emitting extreme ultraviolet radiation that can
ionize the intergalactic medium.
#Vigyan_Jyoti
It is a programme to promote STEM learning among girl students and to inspire them towards STEM careers by creating a level-playing field for meritorious girls from grades 9 to 12 to pursue STEM in their higher education, especially from the top colleges in the areas where girls are hugely underrepresented.
#Engage_with_Science
This is an interactive platform that will be built on top of the India Science Over-The-Top (OTT) platform to encourage and inspire high school students to pursue Science & Technology (S&T) for a career.
#SOFIA – Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy
Built into a converted Boeing 747SP that flies at altitudes up to 45000 feet, SOFIA’s 2.5-meter (8.2-foot)-diameter telescope
will make it the world’s largest and most sensitive airborne observatory
It is a joint project of NASA and the German Aerospace Center.
It has an infrared camera that picks up the wavelength unique to water molecules.
SOFIA’s mission is to look at dark and distant objects. The Moon, on the other hand, is so close and bright that it fills the SOFIA guide camera’s entire field of view
#Pre_Revision
#International_Barcode_of_Life (iBOL) Consortium
It is a Canadian not-for-profit corporation.
It is a research alliance with a mission to develop and apply a globally accessible, DNA-based system for the discovery and identification of all multicellular life.
Its vision is to illuminate biodiversity for the benefit of our living planet.
Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has recently joined the International Barcode of Life Consortium.
#Rudram_Missile
It is India’s first indigenous anti-radiation, air-to-surface missile.
It can detect, track and neutralise the adversary’s radar, communication assets and other radio frequency sources.
It is designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
It has been developed for the IAF’s requirement to enhance its Suppression of Enemy Air Defence (SEAD) capability.
#Electromigration
International researchers have developed a new method to extract metals directly from the parent ore deep inside earth. In the new technique, electrodes are drilled into an ore body and an electric current is applied. Then the electrically charged metal ions, such as copper, gets transported through the rock.
#Rogue_Planet
A rogue planet (also termed an interstellar, nomad, free-floating, unbound, orphan, wandering, starless, or sunless planet) is a planetary-mass object that does not orbit a star directly.
These interstellar nomads or starless planets were first sighted in 1998.
OTS 44 with over 11 times Jupiter’s mass was the first rogue planet to be discovered.
#Pre_Revision
It is a Canadian not-for-profit corporation.
It is a research alliance with a mission to develop and apply a globally accessible, DNA-based system for the discovery and identification of all multicellular life.
Its vision is to illuminate biodiversity for the benefit of our living planet.
Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has recently joined the International Barcode of Life Consortium.
#Rudram_Missile
It is India’s first indigenous anti-radiation, air-to-surface missile.
It can detect, track and neutralise the adversary’s radar, communication assets and other radio frequency sources.
It is designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
It has been developed for the IAF’s requirement to enhance its Suppression of Enemy Air Defence (SEAD) capability.
#Electromigration
International researchers have developed a new method to extract metals directly from the parent ore deep inside earth. In the new technique, electrodes are drilled into an ore body and an electric current is applied. Then the electrically charged metal ions, such as copper, gets transported through the rock.
#Rogue_Planet
A rogue planet (also termed an interstellar, nomad, free-floating, unbound, orphan, wandering, starless, or sunless planet) is a planetary-mass object that does not orbit a star directly.
These interstellar nomads or starless planets were first sighted in 1998.
OTS 44 with over 11 times Jupiter’s mass was the first rogue planet to be discovered.
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#Painting_State_Theme
Pichwai --Rajasthan Miniature style-- Made on cloth. Depicts Lord Krishna related stories.
Rogan Art--began among the Khatris - a Muslim community-- Intricate motifs like– geometric flowers, peacocks, the tree of life, etc. –
are drawn from the history and folk culture of the Kutch region.
Patachitra --Bengal, Odisha --Cloth-based scroll painting. Mythological narratives and folktales
Kalighat Paintings --Bengal --Themes- Mythology, Daily life, Social evils, Independence Movement
Kalamkari --Andhra Pradesh-- Hand-painted. Use of tamarind pen &natural dyes. Hindu epic scenes.
Kishangarh School-- Rajasthan-- Individualistic facial type. Radha-Krishna Theme.Large landscapes.
Madhubani --Bihar --Use of: fingers, twigs. In Mithila area by women. Geometrical patterns. GI tag
Warli --Maharashtra --Theme: Mother Nature. Rudimentary wall paintings. Symbolic shapes
Kangra --Himachal Pradesh --Patron- Maharaja Sansar Chand. Theme- Bhakti, Jayadev‟s love poems etc.
Thanjavur Paintings --Tamil Nadu-- Secular + Religious (Hindu, Muslim, Jain) Themes. Timeline- 1600 AD.
Phad --Rajasthan--Scroll painting depicting folk deities Pabuji or Devnarayan.
Mandana Paintings --Rajasthan & MP --On Wall & floor. Use of chalk on cowdung. To protect home & welcome
Gods.
Nirmal Painting --Telangana --On wood surface. Bright colors touched with golden hues.
Pithora Painting --Gujarat --By Rathwa and Bhilala tribes. Ritual to thank God. Wall painting.
Thangka Paintings --Arunachal, Himachal-- Tibetan art depicting a Buddhist deity.
#Pre_Revision
Pichwai --Rajasthan Miniature style-- Made on cloth. Depicts Lord Krishna related stories.
Rogan Art--began among the Khatris - a Muslim community-- Intricate motifs like– geometric flowers, peacocks, the tree of life, etc. –
are drawn from the history and folk culture of the Kutch region.
Patachitra --Bengal, Odisha --Cloth-based scroll painting. Mythological narratives and folktales
Kalighat Paintings --Bengal --Themes- Mythology, Daily life, Social evils, Independence Movement
Kalamkari --Andhra Pradesh-- Hand-painted. Use of tamarind pen &natural dyes. Hindu epic scenes.
Kishangarh School-- Rajasthan-- Individualistic facial type. Radha-Krishna Theme.Large landscapes.
Madhubani --Bihar --Use of: fingers, twigs. In Mithila area by women. Geometrical patterns. GI tag
Warli --Maharashtra --Theme: Mother Nature. Rudimentary wall paintings. Symbolic shapes
Kangra --Himachal Pradesh --Patron- Maharaja Sansar Chand. Theme- Bhakti, Jayadev‟s love poems etc.
Thanjavur Paintings --Tamil Nadu-- Secular + Religious (Hindu, Muslim, Jain) Themes. Timeline- 1600 AD.
Phad --Rajasthan--Scroll painting depicting folk deities Pabuji or Devnarayan.
Mandana Paintings --Rajasthan & MP --On Wall & floor. Use of chalk on cowdung. To protect home & welcome
Gods.
Nirmal Painting --Telangana --On wood surface. Bright colors touched with golden hues.
Pithora Painting --Gujarat --By Rathwa and Bhilala tribes. Ritual to thank God. Wall painting.
Thangka Paintings --Arunachal, Himachal-- Tibetan art depicting a Buddhist deity.
#Pre_Revision