PRELIMS BOOSTER 1. ISRO’s CE-20 cryogenic engine: Description– It is an indigenous cryogenic engine developed by ISRO that powers the cryogenic stage of the human-rated LVM3 launch vehicle for Gaganyaan mission. Features- 1) It is the first cryogenic engine to use the gas-generator cycle. This discards the exhaust from the pre-burner instead of sending it to the combustion chamber. It reduces fuelRead more
MakhaBucha: MakhaBucha Day (Magha Puja) is a religious celebration marking Lord Buddha’s teachings to his disciples. It is celebrated according to the traditional lunar calendar, on the day of full moon of the third lunar month. The term makha comes from the word “Magha” in Pali and it refers to the third lunar month, whileRead more
PRELIMS BOOSTER 1. Shahpur Kandi Dam Project: It is located on the Ravi River in Pathankot district, Punjab, downstream from the existing Ranjit Sagar Dam. The water released by Ranjit Sagar Dam is utilized for generating power from this project. The main purpose behind the construction of this dam is power generation and irrigation in Punjab and J&K States. It is constructed by the irrigation department of theRead more
Exercise Dosti: It is a trilateral coast guard exercise between India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. It is a biennial exercise. It was first conducted in 1991 between the Indian and Maldives Coast Guards. Sri Lanka joined the exercise for the first time in 2012. The exercises have focused on exercises and drills on providing assistanceRead more
Prelims Booster 1. Rhodamine – B It is a water-soluble chemical compound. While it appears green in powder form, it turns vivid fluorescent pink when it comes in contact with water. It is a chemical commonly used for dyeing in the textile, paper, leather, and paints industry as a coloring agent that helps in attaining the red andRead more
Flood Management and Border Areas Programme: It is a centrally sponsored Scheme. The Scheme has two components: Flood Management Programme (FMP) component: In this central assistance will be provided to State Governments for taking up critical works related to flood control, anti-erosion, drainage development and anti-sea erosion, etc. The pattern of funding to beRead more
Rhodamine-B: Recently, the Tamil Nadu government banned the sale and production of cotton candy in the state after it was found that the chemical Rhodamine-B was being used for making it. It is a water-soluble chemical compound. While it appears green in powder form, it turns vivid fluorescent pink when it comes in contact withRead more
Prelims Booster 1. Buddha’s Relics: In a historic and momentous event, the revered relics of Lord Buddha, along with those of his esteemed disciples, Arahata Sariputra and Arahata Maudgalayana, are set to embark on a sacred journey to Thailand. This unprecedented exposition marks the first time that the holy relics of Lord Buddha andRead more
PRELIMS BOOSTER Vaitarna River : It is one of the west flowing rivers in the region North of Mumbai and South of the Tapi River. It originates in the Trimbakeshwar Hills of Nasik district of Maharashtra. It receives most of the rainfall from the South West monsoon during June to October. Almost 98% of the annual rainfall of theRead more
PRELIMS BOOSTER Disinflation : Disinflation is a decrease in inflation rates. In simple terms, a decline in the rate of increase in the general price level of goods and services in the gross domestic product (GDP) of a country over time is called disinflation. Unlike inflation and deflation, which refer to the direction of prices, disinflation refers to the rate of change in theRead more
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