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
NETRA(Network for space object Tracking and Analysis): Under the project, the ISRO plans to put up many observational facilities: connected radars, telescopes; data processing units and a control centre. They can, among others, spot, track and catalogue objects as small as 10 cm, up to a range of 3,400 km and equal to a spaceRead more
Affinity test: The Supreme Court wants to fix foolproof parameters to determine if a person belongs to a Scheduled Tribe and is entitled to the benefits due to the community as it is no longer sure about an “affinity test”. Affinity Test is used to shift through anthropological and ethnological traits to link a personRead more
Shrinkflation: Shrinkflation is basically a form of hidden inflation that involves reducing the size of a product while maintaining its sticker price. Rather than increase the price of a product, the company simply offers a smaller package for the same sticker price. Raising the price per given amount is a strategy employed by companies, mainlyRead more
NABARD: NABARD is a development bank focussing primarily on the rural sector of the country. It is the apex banking institution to provide finance for Agriculture and rural development. Its headquarter is located in Mumbai, the country’s financial capital. It is responsible for the development of the small industries, cottage industries, and any other suchRead more
Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor inaugurated the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) in Bengaluru. It has been set up as a Section 8 company under the Companies Act, 2013 with an initial capital contribution of Rs. 100 crore. It is is a wholly owned subsidiary of the RBI.Read more
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