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VVPAT Subject : Polity Context : 15 votes registered on VVPAT carried on bike, Tamil Nadu CEO Concept : The Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) is a method of providing feedback to voters using a ballot less voting system. The VVPAT is an independent printer system attached with Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) […]
ANISOTROPY Subject : Science & tech Context : Non-uniformity of Himalayas foresees significantly large earthquake events Concept : Anisotropy is the property of a material which allows it to change or assume different properties in different directions as opposed to isotropy. It can be defined as a difference, when measured along different axes, […]
LA SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Subject : Geography Context : La Soufriere volcano erupts on Caribbean’s Saint Vincent, evacuation underway. The volcano last erupted in 1979, and a previous eruption in 1902 killed some 1,600 people. Concept : La Soufrière or Soufrière Saint Vincent is an active volcano on the island of Saint Vincent in […]
INDIA NETHERLANDS STRATRGIC PARTNERSHIP Subject : International Relations Context :Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently held a virtual summit with his Netherlands counterpart Mark Rutte. The leaders agreed to diversify the ties in trade and economy between the countries. They also agreed to expand their relations in smart cities, agriculture, science and technology, healthcare, […]
NAGZIRA TIGER RESERVE Subject : Environment Context: Three labourers killed in forest fire at Nagzira tiger reserve. Concept : Nagzira wildlife sanctuary is located between Bhandara-Gondia district of Maharashtra. Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary is locked in the arms of nature and adorned with a picturesque landscape, luxuriant vegetation and serves as a living outdoor […]
EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE / UNCLOS Subject : International Relations Context: Pentagon defends US Navy ship asserting navigational rights inside India’s EEZ Concept : In an unusual move, the US Navy announced that on Wednesday it conducted a freedom of navigation operation in Indian waters without prior consent to challenge India’s “excessive maritime claims.” […]
Daily Prelims Notes 9 April 2021 Table Of Contents FERTILIZER PRICING PRINCIPLE OF NON-REFOULEMENT SAGAR VISION AD-HOC JUDGES IN SUPREME COURT CRYOGENIC ELECTRON MICROSCOPY APPRECIATION &DEPRECIATION OF RUPEE ADB AQUEDUCT WATER RISK ATLAS UNITED BENGAL PLAN DOUBLE MUTANT VARIANT B.1.617 MUON G-2 GURU TEJ BAHADUR AEFI ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT FUNDS 1. FERTILIZER PRICING […]
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT FUNDS Subject : Economics Context : Markets regulator Sebirationalised the reporting requirements for alternative investment funds in order to provide ease of compliance for such entities. Concept : AIFs As defined in Securities and Exchange Board of India (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012, AIFs refer to any privately pooled investment fund, […]
AEFI Subject : Science & tech Context : 180 people died after vaccination in India till March 29, over 6 crore inoculated by then. However, the data does not reflect if the deaths were caused due to the vaccine. Concept : Adverse events following immunization (AEFI) As vaccine-preventable infectious diseases continue to Adecline, […]
GURU TEJ BAHADUR Subject : History Context : SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal today requested that a world-class museum be established in Delhi to showcase the life of Guru Teg Bahadur on the occasion of his 400th birth anniversary. Concept : Guru Teg Bahadur (1621-1675) Guru Teg Bahadur was the ninth of ten […]