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NEO IAS Premium Learning Aid Series Learning Aid Name : Prelims Current Affairs Learning Card Learning Aid Type : Digital Document Volume : January 2019 Length : 100 Cards | 30 Minute Revision Read Prepared by : Team CAP, NEO IAS
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The Raisina Dialogue is an annual
multilateral conference on
challenging issues facing the global
community.
This dialogue is India‟s flagship
annual geopolitical and geo-
strategic conference.
The conference is hosted by the
Observer Research Foundation in
collaboration with the Government
of India, Ministry of External
Affairs.
Raisina Dialogue
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January 2019
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The Partners Forum 2018 was
hosted by the Government of India
Theme:“Power of Partnership” to
bring different constituencies
together for cross-sectoral action
for women‟s, children‟s and
adolescents‟ health.
Organizers: the Partnership for
Maternal, Newborn and Child
Health and the Government of
India.
Partners forum 2018
World Affairs
January 2019
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CSAT is London based tribunal
constituted for resolving disputes
involving Commonwealth
international or intergovernmental
organizations
CSAT was established and operates
under a Statute agreed by
Commonwealth governments in
1995.
The judgment of the Tribunal shall be
final and binding on the parties and
shall not be subject to appeal.
Commonwealth Secretariat
Arbitrary Tribunal
World Affairs
January 2019
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Red Fort Declaration is a Strategic
Partnership between India and South
Africa.
It was signed in March 1997 by the
then South African President Nelson
Mandela and former PM H.D. Deve
Gowda at the Red Fort in Delhi.
It reaffirmed ties between India and
the first democratic government in
South Africa.
Red Fort Declaration
World Affairs
January 2019
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Chhaupadi is menstrual exile, a
tradition of “untouchability” among
the Hindus in western Nepal.
Menstruating woman are forbidden
from touching other people and
objects and are required to live
away from the community.
They are typically housed in a
livestock shed for the duration of
their period.
Chhaupadi
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January 2019
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PISA is a triennial international
survey, evaluates the education
system worldwide by testing the
skills and knowledge of 15-year-old
students.
It is a competency based assessment
The test evaluates the cognitive skills
of students in science, math, and
reading as well as their ability to
solve problems in new and
unfamiliar conditions.
Programme for International
Students Assessment (PISA)
World Affairs
January 2019
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It is a treaty between the USA and
Russia for the Elimination of Their
Intermediate-Range and Shorter-
Range Missiles.
It requires destruction of the Parties'
ground-launched ballistic and cruise
missiles with ranges of between
500 and 5,500 kilometers within
three years.
The INF Treaty eliminated all
nuclear and conventional missiles,
but did not cover sea-launched
missiles
.
Intermediate-Range Nuclear
Forces (INF) Treaty
World Affairs
January 2019
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The HAL Light Combat Helicopter
(LCH) is a multirole combat
helicopter
It is the only attack helicopter in the
world capable of operating at
altitudes as high as Siachen Glacier
It is the first helicopter that has
successfully fired an air-to-air
missile and intercepted a moving
target.
Light Combat Helicopter
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January 2019
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Diffo bridge is over Diffo River in
Arunachal Pradesh.
The work is being done by Project
Udayak, Border Roads Organisation
(BRO).
The bridge would provide
uninterrupted access between
Dibang valley and Lohit valley
region of Eastern Arunachal
Pradesh.
Diffo Bridge
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Sea vigil aims to comprehensively
validate the efficacy of the measures
taken since '26/11'.
It is being undertaken along the entire
coastline and Exclusive Economic
Zone of India.
The navy and Coast Guard will join
hands with the State Marine Police,
state police, fishing departments
,fishing communities and people living
along the coast in 13 Indian states and
Union Territories
.
Sea vigil
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January 2019
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NIA is a statutory organization established as Central Counter
Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency.
NIA Act was enacted on
December 2008.
Central Government can also issue directions to Suo-Moto take over the investigation of a case.
.
NIA
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January 2019
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The principal objectives behind
setting up ICPs is to facilitate
legitimate trade and commerce
and secure the border against
interests hostile to the country.
They are managed by a separate
body named Land Port Authority
of India (LPAI) set up in 2011.
LPAI is a statutory body
It is supported by the tagline
„Vasudhava Kutumbakam‟.
.
Integrated Check Post
Security
January 2019
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The Global Solar Council is
international non-profit association.
The Global Solar Council (GSC) was
launched on December 6, 2015,
following the historic United
Nations Climate Change Conference
(UN COP 21).
They offer programs in regulatory
policy, trade policy, new market
opening and jobs & skills training.
Global Solar Council
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January 2019
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It is an index prepared by the
Economist magazine.
India is ranked at 41 – a notch above
last year. It is still classified as a
„flawed democracy‟.
India ranks below the US and other so
called „flawed democracies‟ like Italy,
France, Botswana and South Africa.
Norway was the world‟s most perfect
democracy followed by Iceland and
Sweden.
.
Democracy Index
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Aim of the central government,
behind this scheme
was to monitor and offer assistance to
Tb patients.
It has been highlighted in the scheme
that all TB patients will receive Rs.
500 on a monthly basis.
This grant will be continued till the
patients get well.
The scheme will be implemented
under the National Health Mission.
.
Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY)
Government interventions
January 2019
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It is open to youth between 18
and 25 years of age.
It is organized by Ministry of
Youth Affairs and Sports.
National Youth Parliament
Festival 2019 is a platform
where youth from across the
country will share their ideas on
how to make India better.
.
National Youth Parliament
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The Ministry of Housing and
Urban Affairs launched the Global
Housing Technology Challenge
It is under the Pradhan Mantri
Awas Yojana Urban (PMAY-U).
The aim of the initiative is to fast-
track the construction of
affordable housing and meet the
target of constructing 1.2 crore
houses by 2022.
.
Global Housing Technology
Challenge
Government interventions
January 2019
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Womaniya on GeM is an initiative to
enable women entrepreneurs and
women self-help groups [WSHGs] to
sell their products directly to various
Government ministries, departments
and institutions.
It will spur hyper-local economic
opportunities for women and address
goals and objectives under
Sustainable Development Goal 5:
Achieve gender equality and
empower all women and girls.
.
Womaniya on GeM
Government interventions
January 2019
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The Ministry of Civil Aviation in
collaboration with FICCI is organizing
first of its kind Global Aviation Summit
to pave the way forward for the
aviation sector.
Theme :“Flying for all - especially the
next 6 Billion”.
The Summit aims to provide a platform
to the stakeholders to brainstorm over
the future of aviation industry and
identify the growth areas.
.
Global Aviation Summit
Government interventions
January 2019
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Annual survey that aims to
provide reliable estimates of
children‟s enrolment and basic
learning levels for each district
and state in India.
ASER is a household-based
survey.
The proportion of children (age 6-
14) who are not enrolled in school
has fallen below 3 per cent.
.
ASER
Government interventions
January 2019
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„Saksham‟ (Sanrakshan Kshamata
Mahotsav) is an annual mega
campaign of Petroleum Conservation
Research Association (PCRA)
It is under the aegis of Ministry of
Petroleum and Natural Gas.
As a non-profit organization, PCRA is
a national government agency
engaged in promoting energy
efficiency in various sectors of
economy.
.
Saksham
Government interventions
January 2019
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VAF is part of the Electoral
Literacy Club programme of ECI.
The Election Commission of India
aims to spread voter awareness
and facilitate voter education
through VAFs in Government
Departments, Government and
Non-Government Organizations
as well as in Corporates.
The Head of the Organisation will
act as the Chair of the forum.
.
Voter awareness forum (VAF)
Government interventions
January 2019
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National Skill Development
Corporation (NSDC) is a not-for-
profit public limited company set
up by Ministry of Finance as PPP
model.
The Government of India through
Ministry of Skill Development &
Entrepreneurship (MSDE) holds
49% of the share capital of
NSDC
The private sector has the
balance 51% of the share
capital.
.
NSDC
Government Interventions
January 2019
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It is open to all persons regardless
of nationality, race, creed or
gender.
The award carries an amount of
Rs 1 Crore.
A jury consisting of the Prime
Minister of India, the Leader of the
Opposition in the Lok Sabha, the
Chief Justice of India and two
other eminent persons decides the
awardee each year.
Gandhi Peace Prize
Governement Interventions
January 2019
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Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Protsahan
Yojana
is a flagship scheme of the Central
Government for employment
generation.
Implemented by Ministry of Labour
and Employment through the
Employees‟ Provident Fund
Organization (EPFO).
The entire system is online and
AADHAR based with no human
interface in the implementation of the
scheme.
.
PMRY
Government Interventions
January 2019
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UNNATI stands for Unispace
Nanosatellite Assembly & Training
programme
It is a capacity building programme
on Nanosatellite development.
It is an initiative by ISRO to
commemorate the 50th anniversary
of the first United Nations conference
on the exploration and peaceful uses
of outer space (UNISPACE-50).
.
UNNATI
Government Interventions
January 2019
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It has been established as a premier,
specialist, autonomous and self-
sustained testing organization to
conduct entrance examinations.
There will be a Board of Governors
comprising members from user
institutions.
The NTA will be chaired by an
eminent educationist ,appointed by the
Ministry of Human Resource
Development.
National Testing Agency
Government Interventions
January 2019
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It is a programme provides for the
welfare of people affected by
mining related operations, using the
funds generated by District Mineral
Foundations (DMFs).
District Mineral Foundations are
statutory bodies set up as non-profit
organizations in districts, affected
by the mining works.
Ministry of Mines is the nodal
agency for monitoring the
implementation of the DMF.
Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra
Kalyan Yojana
Government Interventions
January 2019
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Theme of PBD-2019 convention
is „Role of Indian Diaspora in
building New India‟.
It is now celebrated once in
every two years.
January 9 was chosen as the
day to celebrate PBD as it was
on this day in 1915 that
Mahatma Gandhi, had returned
to India from South Africa.
.
Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas
Government Interventions
January 2019
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Bharat Parv is being celebrated
as part of the Republic Day
celebrations since 2016.
The Ministry of Tourism has been
designated as the nodal Ministry
for the event.
The prime objective to generate a
patriotic fervour, promote the rich
cultural diversity of the country
and to ensure wider participation
of the general public.
Bharat Parv
Government Interventions
January 2019
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The personal particulars of the
applicants would be digitally
signed and stored in the chip.
If anyone tampers with the chip,
the system shall be able to identify.
Access of information is protected.
The software has been developed
by IIT-Kanpur and National
Informatics Centre (NIC).
E-Passport
Government Interventions
January 2019
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Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS) are
established to impart skill
training and entrepreneurship
among the socio-economically
backward and educationally
disadvantaged groups.
Formerly under the Ministry of
Human Resources Development,
now it has been transferred to
the Ministry of Skill Development
& Entrepreneurship in 2018.
.
Jan Shikshan Sansthan
Government Interventions
January 2019
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The National Voters‟ Day (NVD)
is celebrated all over the country
on January 25 every year since
2011.
Foundation day of Election
Commission of India, which was
established on 25th January
1950.
The theme of the NVD has been
selected as „no voter to be left
behind‟.
.
National Voters’ Day
Government Interventions
January 2019
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National Agricultural Higher Education
Project is aimed to support
participating agricultural universities
and ICAR in providing higher quality
education to Agricultural University
students.
The Project is formulated by ICAR for
four years starting from 2017-18.
This will be funded by the World Bank
and the Indian Government on a
50:50 basis.
National Agricultural Higher
Education Project
Government Interventions
January 2019
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The Indian Railways has named
the indigenously manufactured
Train 18 as Vande Bharat Express.
It is regarded as a successor to
Shatabdi Express.
It‟s also the first locomotive-less
train in the country.
The train is set to run between
Delhi and Varanasi at a
maximum speed of 160 kmph.
.
Vande Bharat Express
Government Interventions
January 2019
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„Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har
Ghar Yojana‟ (Saubhagya) aims
to achieve the goal of universal
household electrification by 31st
March 2019.
Beneficiaries are identified under
Socio-Economic and Caste
Census (SECC) data 2011.
The scheme is being funded to
the extent of 60% by central
grants, 30% by bank loans and
10% by states.
.
SAUBHAGYA
Government Interventions
January 2019
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E-Court, an integrated MMP aims
to enhance judicial productivity
and to make the justice delivery
system affordable, accessible,
cost effective, transparent and
accountable.
The s project ensures digital
interconnectivity between all
courts from the taluk level to the
apex court.
The Project is funded by Ministry
of Law and Justice.
E-Court
Government Interventions
January 2019
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Swap ratio is an exchange ratio
used in case of mergers and
acquisitions.
It is the ratio in which the
acquiring company offers its
own shares in exchange for the
target company's shares.
To calculate the swap ratio,
companies analyze financial
ratios such as book value,
earnings per share, profits after
tax etc.
Swap ratio
Economy
January 2019
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Predatory pricing is the illegal
act of setting prices low in an
attempt to eliminate the
competition.
Predatory pricing breaks anti-
trust laws, as it makes markets
more vulnerable to a monopoly.
Predatory pricing
Economy
January 2019
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Accelerated Irrigation Benefit
Program (AIBP) was launched by
Government of India to provide
financial assistance to State
Governments for the speedy
implementation of Irrigation projects.
Monitoring of the project is done by
the Central Water Commission.
Central Water Commission (CWC)
has been using the satellite data and
web services through ISRO-Bhuvan
portal.
AIBP
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January 2019
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Swap ratio is an exchange ratio
used in case of mergers and
acquisitions.
It is the ratio in which the
acquiring company offers its own
shares in exchange for the target
company's shares.
To calculate the swap ratio,
companies analyze financial
ratios such as book value,
earnings per share, profits after
tax etc.
Swap ratio
Economy
January 2019
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Tokenization ensures data
security as sensitive information
is masked during the transaction.
In payments, it involves
generating an alphanumeric
code corresponding to card
details such as PAN and CVV
number using an application.
It eliminates storage of payment
data such as credit card numbers
in the POS machines and internal
systems.
Tokenization
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January 2019
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EMV cards are chip-based
payment cards with enhanced
safety features to prevent
fraudulent practices such as card
skimming and cloning
EMV is an acronym for Europay
Mastercard and Visa, who
developed this technology.
Old credit and debit cards stores
data on the magnetic stripe
found on the reverse side of
card.
EMV
Economy
January 2019
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It is a 30% tax levied on the
investments made in startups by an
external investor, if it is higher than its
„fair market value‟.
Such funding is counted as income to
the company and is taxed as Angel
tax to keep money laundering in
check.
It was introduced as an anti-abuse
provision in the Income Tax Act to
curb bribery in the guise of share
premium.
Angel Tax
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January 2019
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Goods & Services Tax Council is a
constitutional body for making
recommendations to the Union and
State Government on issues related
to Goods and Service Tax.
The GST Council is chaired by the
Union Finance Minister
Other members: Union State
Minister of Revenue or Finance,
Ministers in-charge of Finance or
Taxation of all the States.
GST Council
Economy
January 2019
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The National Clean Energy Fund
(NCEF) is a fund created using the
carbon tax, a clean energy cess.
The NCEF was created out of cess on
coal at Rs. 400 per tonne to provide
financial support to clean energy
initiatives.
The fund is used for research and
innovative projects in clean energy
technologies of public sector or
private sector entities, up to the extent
of 40% of the total project cost.
NCEF
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Public Finance Management
System(PFMS) helps in tracking
and monitoring the flow of funds
to the implementing agencies.
It will reduce paperwork as well
as avoid unnecessary parking of
funds by implementing agencies
minimizing delays and pendency
in payments.
It is under the department of
expenditure, Ministry of Finance.
PFMS
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It was established by the
Government of India in 1982
under the Export-Import Bank of
India Act
It is the apex financial institution
for financing, facilitating and
promoting India's international
trade including import of
technology and export product
development.
It is regulated by RBI.
EXIM Bank
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January 2019
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External Commercial Borrowing is
basically a loan availed by an
Indian entity from a non-resident
lender.
All entities eligible to receive
foreign direct investment can
borrow under the ECB framework.
The RBI has kept the minimum
average maturity period (MAMP) at
3 years against 5 years for all ECBs,
irrespective of the amount of
borrowing.
ECB
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January 2019
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The Serious Fraud Investigation
Office (SFIO) is a corporate fraud
investigating agency in India.
It is a multi-disciplinary
organization, consisting of experts
in the field of accountancy, forensic
auditing, law, information
technology, investigation, company
law, etc.
It is under the jurisdiction of
the Ministry of Corporate Affairs,
Government of India.
SFIO
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January 2019
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CII is a non-government, not-for-
profit, industry-led and industry-
managed organization, playing a
proactive role in India's development
process.
Founded in 1895, India's premier
business association has members,
from the private as well as public
sectors, including SMEs and MNCs.
CII Theme 2018-19 :„India RISE:
Responsible. Inclusive. Sustainable.
Entrepreneurial‟.
Confederation of Indian
Industry
Economy
January 2019
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It is an online marketplace to
facilitate procurement of goods
and services by various
Ministries and agencies of the
Government.
It aims to enhance transparency,
efficiency and speed in public
procurement of goods and
services and eliminate
corruption.
GeM
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January 2019
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Flamingo festival is being held to
promote eco-friendly tourism in
Pulicat Lake area.
Pulicat Lake is the second largest
brackish water lagoon in India.
Flamingos are a type of wading
bird from the family of
Phoenicopteridae.
Greater flamingos are the largest
species of flamingo.
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Flamingo Festival
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January 2019
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It aims to respect and protect
knowledge of local communities.
Set up by National Biodiversity
Authority (NBA), State Biodiversity
Board (SBB) and Biodiversity
Management Committee‟s.
All foreign nationals /
organizations require prior approval
of NBA for obtaining biological
resources and associated
knowledge for use.
Biological Diversity Act
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January 2019
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Distinguished by its black crown on
the forehead contrasting with the
pale neck and head.
Critically Endangered on the IUCN
Red List.
Heaviest of the flying birds.
These birds are opportunist eaters.
Biggest threat to this species
is hunting.
Great Indian Bustard
Environment
January 2019
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Air Quality Index transforms complex
air quality data of various pollutants
into a single number (index value),
nomenclature and colour.
It was launched by Ministry of
Environment and Forests.
System of Air Quality and Weather
Forecasting is a research based
initiative of integrating Air Quality
with Health Advisories and Food
Security.
It is under Ministry of Earth Sciences.
AQI and SAFAR Environment
January 2019
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Bandipur Tiger Reserve, is located
in Chamarajanagar district of
Karnataka.
Single largest Asian Elephant
population in the world.
Home to nearly 120 to 150 tigers as
per the 2014 estimates made by the
National Tiger Conservation
Authority (NTCA).
Bandipur Tiger Reserve Environment
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It is located in Odisha in the delta of
rivers Brahmani, Baitarani and
Dhamara.
It is the second largest mangrove
ecosystem in India and is a Ramsar
site.
It has one of the largest populations
of endangered saltwater crocodile
in India.
Bhitarkanika National Park Environment
January 2019
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Largest freshwater lake in Northeast
India. It is located in Manipur.
It is a wetland of international
importance under the Ramsar
Convention and also listed under
the Montreux Record.
Keibul Lamjao National Park, the
only floating national park in the
world is in Loktak Lake.
Loktak Lake Environment
January 2019
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It is the world‟s tallest flying bird.
It is also India‟s only resident
breeding crane.
They play a vital role in ecological
balance by controlling the
population of harmful insects,
thereby controlling pests.
IUCN has marked it as vulnerable in
its list of threatened species.
Sarus Crane Environment
January 2019
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These zones are ecologically and
economically important, but
vulnerable even to mild disturbances,
and hence demand careful
management.
They are areas notified by the Ministry
of Environment, Forests and Climate
Change (MoEFCC).
These areas are biologically and
ecologically „rich‟, „valuable‟ and
„unique‟, and are largely irreplaceable
if destroyed.
Eco-Sensitive Zones Environment
January 2019
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Mangalajodi, situated in the North
Eastern Part of Chilika, the largest
brackish water lake of Asia, is
known as the "Birds Paradise of
Asia“.
The place witnesses the highest
gathering of more than 10 Lakh
species of birds.
Chilika attracts birds because it lies
in the Central Asian Flyway for
birds and is a major stopover site
for migratory birds.
National Chilika Bird Festival
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They are the largest and heaviest of
all cats with the thickest fur.
The only subspecies that have
adapted to live in the harsh, cold
northern climate.
Endangered under IUCN Red List.
Its last remaining habitat is in
Russia and Northeast China.
Amur Tiger
Environment
January 2019
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Global Tiger Recovery Programme
was endorsed by the Tiger Range
Countries (TRCs).
It aimed at reversing the rapid
decline of tigers, and doubling their
numbers by 2022.
13 tiger range countries include
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia,
China, India, Indonesia, Laos,
Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Russia,
Thailand and Vietnam.
GTRP
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January 2019
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Four colour codes are issued to
indicate various categories of
alerts by India Meteorological
Department.
Green- All is well
Yellow- Be aware
Amber - Be prepared
Red - Take action
Weather Warnings by IMD
Geography
January 2019
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Taiwan considers itself a sovereign
state, but has never declared formal
independence from the mainland.
China still sees democratic Taiwan
as part of its territory.
China has proposed adopting the
“one country, two systems” policy
to accommodate differences in
Taiwan's civil society.
Taiwan
Geography
January 2019
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It is situated in the trans-Himalayan
region on the northwest of the
Kashmir Valley.
It is bordered by PoK to the South,
the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
to its West,
Xinjiang province to its East,
Wakhan Corridor to its North and
Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir
to its South East (separated by LoC).
It has been illegally occupied by
Pakistan.
Gilgit - Baltistan
Geography
January 2019
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It is located on the northern coast of
South America.
Venezuela has the world's largest
known oil reserves.
It is a founding member of
Organization of the Petroleum
Exporting Countries (OPEC).
They emerged as India‟s fourth
largest oil supplier.
Venezuela
Geography
January 2019
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Chinese lunar rover which made the
the first-ever soft landing on the far
side of the moon.
This is the first time any craft has
landed on the unexplored and
rugged far side of the moon.
The probe was launched by a Long
March-3B carrier rocket from the
Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in
Sichuan Province.
Chang’e 4
Science and Technology
January 2019
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Shower occurs every year in early
January when the Earth passes
through a stream of dusty debris
cast off by the asteroid 2003 EH1.
Asteroid 2003 EH1 is a space rock
that astronomers suspect is actually
a chunk of a centuries-dead comet.
The shower appears to originate in
the eastern sky from the outdated
constellation called Quadrans
Muralis.
Quadrantids Meteor Shower
Science and Technology
January 2019
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Linke Hofmann Busch coaches are
the passenger coaches of Indian
Railways that have been developed
by Linke-Hofmann-Busch of
Germany.
They can travel at a higher speed
and use advanced pneumatic disc
brake system for efficient braking.
During collision or derailment, the
LHB coaches do not climb on the
adjacent coaches due to the use of
Center Buffer Couling.
LHB
Science and Technology
January 2019
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The microneedles was developed
from a widely used photosensitive
polymer.
They are designed to be applied to
the skin like a patch.
There will be no pain or bleeding
when the patch is applied.
It would be easier to store and
transport dry micro needle vaccines.
Also they are cheap.
Microneedles
Science and Technology
January 2019
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Silicosis is a lung disease caused by
breathing in tiny bits of silica.
It is considered as an Occupational
disease.
There are three types of silicosis:
acute, chronic, and accelerated.
It mostly affects workers exposed to
silica dust.
Over time, exposure to silica
particles causes scarring in the
lungs.
Silicosis
Science and Technology
January 2019
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Gaganyaan is intended to be the
basis of the Indian human
spaceflight program.
If India does launch the Gaganyaan
mission, it will be the fourth nation
to do so.
ISRO conducted its first Crew escape
test and that was successful as a
part of this.
The crewed vehicle is planned to be
launched on ISRO's GSLV Mk III.
Gaganyaan
Science and Technology
January 2019
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It‟s India's second mission to the
moon which is a totally indigenous
mission comprising of an Orbiter,
Lander and Rover.
The payloads will collect scientific
information on lunar topography,
mineralogy, elemental abundance,
lunar exosphere and signatures of
hydroxyl and water-ice.
It will be landing on Moon‟s South
Pole.
Chandrayaan-2
Science and Technology
January 2019
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It is organised by the Indian Science
Congress Association every year in
the first week of January.
The 106th edition was held at
Jalandhar,Punjab with the theme:
Future India: Science and
Technology.
The exhibition saw participation
from national and international
science companies, especially from
US, Australia, Germany and
Switzerland.
Indian Science Congress
Science and Technology
January 2019
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They are agricultural crops, who‟s
DNA has been altered using genetic
engineering.
They are resistant to certain pests,
diseases, environmental conditions,
herbicides etc.
Genetically Modified Crops in India
are
Bt Cotton
Bt Brinjal
GM-mustard
Genetically Modified Crops
Science and Technology
January 2019
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It is a Two Stage To Orbit (TSTO)
Launch Vehicle that can launch
payloads to Low Earth Orbit with 15
times reusability.
The first in the series of
experimental flights is the
hypersonic flight experiment (HEX)
followed by the landing experiment
(LEX), return flight experiment (REX)
and scramjet propulsion experiment
(SPEX).
Reusable Launch Vehicle
Science and Technology
January 2019
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The Cassini–Huygens mission
was a collaboration between
NASA, the European Space
Agency (ESA), and the Italian
Space Agency (ASI).
It is to study Saturn and its system,
including its rings and natural
satellites.
Cassini was the fourth space probe
to visit Saturn and the first to enter
its orbit.
Cassini-Huygens
Science and Technology
January 2019
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Darknet is an internet network that
is inaccessible by internet service
providers (ISPs) or government
authorities.
It can be accessed only using
specialised software, configurations
and authorisations.
It is used to access blocked content,
sex trafficking, selling banned
drugs and for sensitive
communication for terrorists.
Darknet
Science and Technology
January 2019
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Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter is a
robotic spacecraft, now orbiting the
Moon at an altitude of 50-200 km.
LRO's primary objective is to make
fundamental scientific discoveries
about the Moon.
The Exploration Mission was
focused on supporting the extension
of human presence in the solar
system.
LRO Science and Technology
January 2019
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Lymphatic filariasis, commonly
known as elephantiasis, is a
neglected tropical disease.
It is caused by tiny parasitic worms
spread by mosquitos which leads to
enlargement and hardening of
limbs or body parts due to tissue
swelling.
Most cases of lymphatic filariasis
infection don't have any symptoms
at all.
Elephantiasis
Science and Technology
January 2019
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Stem cells are a class of
undifferentiated cells that are able
to differentiate into specialized cell
types.
They are found in multicellular
organisms.
Commonly, stem cells come from
two main sources: Embryos and
Adult tissue.
Stem Cell
Science and Technology
January 2019
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Germline editing is a technology
through which the DNA of an
organism can be edited and by this
genetically modified people can be
created.
This is done by editing the genetic
material within the reproductive or
germ cells.
Various techniques are used for
Germline editing the latest and most
effective being the CRISPR- Cas9
technique.
Germline Editing
Science and Technology
January 2019
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Microsat-R is an observation and
imaging satellite meant for military
use.
The satellite and its payload come
assembled from a handful of
laboratories of the Defence
Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO).
It will be put to a polar low earth
orbit 274 km away from Earth,
which is much lower than any of its
civil Earth observation spacecraft.
Microsat-R
Science and Technology
January 2019
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Cosmic Microwave Background
(CMB) mission, is a next generation
mission which could help listen to
the faintest murmurs of the early
universe.
It is proposed as an international
collaboration mission with major
Indian contribution.
It is a space-based mission to
observe the anisotropies as well as
the spectral distortions in the Cosmic
Microwave Background (CMB).
Project CMB-Bharat
Science and Technology
January 2019
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Sickle cell disease is a group of
disorders that affects haemoglobin.
It is typically inherited from a
person's parents.
People with this disorder have
distorted red blood cells.
The misshapen cells get stuck in
blood vessels, causing strokes,
organ damage, agonizing pain
where muscles are starved out of
oxygen.
Sickle cell anemia
Science and Technology
January 2019
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Spirulina is a biomass of
cyanobacteria, which is the world's
first superfood, and one of the most
nutrient-rich foods on Earth.
It is one of the oldest life forms on
Earth.
Spirulina has between 55 and 70%
protein, 9 essential and 10 non-
essential amino acids, as well as
high levels beta-carotene, fatty acids,
vitamin B12, iron, calcium,
phosphorus, nucleic acids RNA &
DNA and chlorophyll.
Spirulina
Science and Technology
January 2019
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SFURTI is Scheme of Fund for
Regeneration of Traditional
Industries.
Launched by Ministry of Micro Small
and Medium Enterprises (MSME),
Govt. of India with the view to
promote Cluster development.
Under the Scheme, financial
assistance is provided for
development of Khadi, coir and
village Industries clusters.
SFURTI
Polity and Governance
January 2019
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Project “SWAYAM” provides one
integrated platform and portal for
online courses.
The objective is to ensure that the
every student in our country has
access to the best quality higher
education at the affordable cost.
It covers all higher education
subjects and skill sector courses.
SWAYAM
Polity and Governance
January 2019
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A Real Estate Regulatory Authority
shall be formed by the Centre and
States to oversee the activities of the
sector.
It is under The Ministry of Housing
and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
The responsibility of Authorities is to
consider the complaints of buyers and
sellers (developers) in a stipulated
time (60 days).
Developers should not ask more than
10 per cent of the property‟s cost as
advance payment.
RERA
Polity and Governance
January 2019
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The bill aims at handing over
responsibilities of Medical Council
of India to a Board of Governors.
It is a part of efforts to set up an
alternative regulatory mechanism
for medical education.
The BoG will have all eminent
personalities and include directors
of AIIMS and PGI, Chandigarh.
MC (Amendment) Bill
Polity and Governance
January 2019
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The Armed Forces (Special Powers)
Act was enacted to bring under
control what the government of
India considered „disturbed‟ areas.
The Ministry of Home Affairs
enforces this Act.
The Central Government, or the
Governor of the State or
administrator of the Union Territory
can declare the whole or part of the
State or Union Territory as a
disturbed area.
AFSPA
Polity and Governance
January 2019
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It is a web based Utility, to fully
digitize and automate the entire
process of land acquisition.
The Ministry of Road Transport &
Highways has recently launched the
BhoomiRashi portal.
With the operation of this Portal, the
land acquisition process has been
expedited significantly, become
error-free and more transparent and
the notifications at every stage are
being processed on real time basis.
Bhoomi Rashi Portal
Polity and Governance
January 2019
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Mission Indradhanush was
launched by the Ministry of Health
and Family Welfare.
It is to achieve full immunization
coverage for all children under age
of 2 years and all pregnant women
at a rapid pace.
It aims to accelerate the process of
immunization by covering more
children every year to achieve
target of full coverage by 2020.
Mission Indradhansh
Polity and Governance
January 2019
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Fugitive Economic Offenders Act
declares a person as an offender
(i)after an arrest warrant has been
issued against the individual and the
value of offences exceeds ₹100
crore.
(ii)when the individual refuses to
return to the country to face
prosecution in the specified cases.
As per the law, court can order the
confiscation of a FEO‟s properties.
FEOA
Polity and Governance
January 2019
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National Clean Air Programme is a
time bound national level strategy
for pan India implementation to
tackle the increasing air pollution
problem.
The overall objective of the NCAP is
comprehensive mitigation actions
for prevention, control and
abatement of air pollution.
Its an initiative of Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate
Change.
NCAP
Polity and Governance
January 2019
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It is to provide 10 per cent
reservation in education and
government jobs for 'economically
weak' people across castes and
religions.
The Bill is brought into to full the
commitments under the Directive
principles of the state policy listed
in the Article 46 of the Constitution
which urges the government to
protect the educational and
economic interests of the weaker
sections of society.
124th Constitutional Amendment
Polity and Governance
January 2019
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The Telecom Authority of India is
the regulator of the
telecommunications sector in India.
It was established by the Telecom
Authority of India Act.
The main objective is to provide a
fair and transparent policy
environment.
It is to regulate telecom services,
including fixation/ revision of
tariffs.
TRAI
Polity and Governance
January 2019
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Shreshtha Bharat Sanskriti Samagam
is a specially designed series of
festivals staged across the country
featuring music, dance, drama, folk
and tribal arts, puppetry and allied
traditions of India.
It is an initiative of Sangeet Natak
Akademi.
Sangeet Natak Akademi is an
autonomous body of the Ministry of
Culture, Government of India for
performing arts.
Sreshta Bharat Sanskriti
Samagam
Culture
January 2019
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The Kumbh Mela is the largest
religious congregation and largest
peaceful gathering on the planet.
It is held four times every 12 years
at four different locations across
central and northern India.
Kumbh is held every third year at
one of the four places by rotation:
Haridwar, Allahabad (Prayagraj),
Nashik and Ujjain.
Kumbh Mela
Culture
January 2019
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