Microplastic: Microplastics refers to plastic products that are less than 5mm in size and include microfibres (most abundant), fragments, pellets, flakes, sheets or foams. They enter water bodies through different pathways, including atmospheric deposition, run-off from contaminated land or through municipal wastewater. Micro-swimmers: Recent research is aiming at moving microbots/micro-swimmers into the bloodstream to deliverRead more
Standing Deposit Facility: In 2018, the amended Section 17 of the RBI Act empowered the Reserve Bank to introduce the SDF – an additional tool for absorbing liquidity without any collateral. By removing the binding collateral constraint on the RBI, the SDF strengthens the operating framework of monetary policy. The SDF is also a financialRead more
Baijayant Panda Committee: It is a committee constituted by the Ministry of Defence constituted a High Level Expert Committee for a comprehensive review of National Cadet Corps (NCC). Objectives of the Committee: Committee is to suggest measures to empower NCC cadets to contribute more effectively towards nation building. To propose ways for gainful engagement ofRead more
UNHRC: The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the world. The Council was created by the United Nations General Assembly in 2006. It replaced the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights. The Office of the High CommissionerRead more
Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM): India is hosting the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) senior officials meetings to discuss on topics such as energy transition, Clean Power, Green Steel, and Hydrogen held as part of meeting. CEM is a high-level global forum of 29 member countries to promote policies and programs that advance clean energy technology throughRead more
Zig zag technology: It is a new kiln technology which is being implemented mainly in brick kilns. In the new kiln technology, the bricks are arranged in zig-zag pattern. This allows hot air to cover long path unlike traditional kilns. The heat transfer is improved due to zig-zag pattern. This makes the operation more efficientRead more
Difference between ballistic and cruise missile: Look out notice: Lookout Notices are also known as Lookout Circulars (LOC), which are opened to trace absconding criminals. Also, to effectively prevent and monitor the entry and exit of individuals who may be required by law enforcement authorities. The basic guidelines (regarding the publication of the LOCs inRead more
Covovax: Covovax is the Indian version of a Covid-19 vaccine developed by Novavax Inc and manufactured under licence by the Serum Institute of India (SII). It is a recombinant protein vaccine that uses spike proteins to teach the body how to develop immunity against the novel coronavirus. Covovax has greater efficacy as a booster doseRead more
AFSPA: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)gives armed forces the power to maintain public order in “disturbed areas”.They have the authority to prohibit a gathering of five or more persons in an area, can use force or even open fire after giving due warning if they feel a person is in contravention of theRead more
Anti-Satellite Test: Under Mission Shakti India completed its first successful attempt at shooting a satellite in lower earth orbit (LEO). In doing so, India has become the fourth country after the US, Russia and China to acquire the capability of space warfare. ASAT propels India to the coveted space-superpower league. India will now have theRead more
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