GREEN HYDROGEN TOPIC: Environment Context- To reduce carbon emissions and boost domestic production of green hydrogen to 5 million tonnes by 2030, the Centre announced the green hydrogen/ ammonia policy. Concept- Green Hydrogen Policy: Policy offers free transmission for 25 years. Focus on inter-State transmission connectivity. Plans to set up zones to manufacture […]
UPI TOPIC: Economy Context- Nepal to become first country to deploy India’s UPI platform. Concept- Unified Payments Interface (UPI): NPCI launched UPI with 21 member banks in 2016. It is an advanced version of Immediate Payment Service (IMPS)- round–the-clock funds transfer service to make cashless payments faster, easier and smoother. UPI is a […]
ALUMINIUM- THE GREEN METAL TOPIC: Science & Tech. Context- According to a World Bank report on green energy revolution, aluminium is the only metal that is both high-impact and cross-cutting, in all potential clean power technologies. Concept- Aluminium is used in most clean energy technologies, especially in solar where it accounts for 85 […]
FALKLAND ISLANDS TOPIC: Geography Context- UK has objected to China backing Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands. Concept- What is this dispute about? Since the 18th century, the Falkland Islands, located off the coast of Argentina in the south Atlantic Ocean, have always been subjected to colonisation and conquests by Britain, France, Spain […]
ISRO’s LAUNCH VEHICLES TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- On February 14, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its first space mission of the year. An earth observation satellite named EOS-04 along with two other smaller satellites were launched into space using a PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) rocket. This was the 54th […]
OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, the medical condition which has been in the spotlight since BappiLahiri’s death. Concept- What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea or OSA? OSA is a disorder in which a person’s breathing stops and starts repeatedly in their sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when muscles […]
MINSK II CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT TOPIC: IR Context- At a meeting at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) called by Russia to discuss the Ukraine crisis, on the seventh anniversary of the Minsk II ceasefire agreement, India called for a diplomatic solution to the tensions. Concept- Minsk II Ceasefire Agreement: Ukraine and the Russian-backed […]
INDIAN NEUTRINO OBSERVATORY TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- The Tamil Nadu government filed an affidavit in the apex court stating the INO project at Bodi West Hills in Theni would cause irreparable damage to the Western Ghats Concept- The project, if implemented, will affect the flora and fauna of the Periyar Tiger Reserve […]
Daily Practice Sheet 17 February 2022 Daily Prelims Topics SHAHEED DIWAS RUSSIA- UKRAINE ISSUE EASE OF DOING BUSINESS (EoDB) UNIVERSAL SERVICE OBLIGATION FUND (USOF) STEM CELL THERAPY CREDIT GUARANTEE TO SMEs INTEGRATED JUDICIARY ORGANIZATION FOR ISLAMIC COOPERATION (OIC) RENEWABLE PURCHASE OBLIGATIONS (RPOs) BUILDINGS SAFETY STANDARDS REPO & REVERSE REPO RATES CSE 2022 […]