VK IAS- prelims (UPSC highlights)

2024-05-28 10:57:35 #Geography #Placesinnews #IR

Important topics for Prelims 2024- Places in news- IR.

1. Amhara Region- https://t.me/Geohighlights/489

2. Gaza cities- Rafah- https://t.me/Geohighlights/509

3. Odesa and other major cities in Ukraine- https://t.me/Geohighlights/485 and https://t.me/Geohighlights/454 , https://t.me/Geohighlights/269 , Pripyat River , Nord Stream 2 Pipeline (NS2P) project

4. Bucharest Nine (B9) Countries- https://t.me/Geohighlights/300

5. Finlandization- https://t.me/Geohighlights/295

6. IMEC- https://t.me/Geohighlights/548

7. Myanmar- https://t.me/Geohighlights/549 ओपन / कमेंट

2024-05-27 16:07:12 #Economy

Greenium

What?- difference in interest rates between Sovereign Green bonds and G-Secs is called a greenium.

Green Government-Securities (G-Secs) are classified under the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)-RBI has allowed FIIs to invest in India’s sovereign green bonds

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2024-05-27 07:07:11 #Geography #Placesinnews

India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor ( IMEC)

Aim?- To integrate Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, enhancing economic cooperation across these regions.

What?- IMEC is part of the broader Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII), which focuses on infrastructure development in economically developing regions.

Key ports which are important to the project’s success include:

1. India: Mundra, Kandla, and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (Mumbai).

2. Middle East: Fujairah (UAE), Jebel Ali (Dubai, UAE), Abu Dhabi (UAE), Dammam (Saudi Arabia), and Ras Al Khair (Saudi Arabia).

3. Israel: Haifa port.

4. Europe: Piraeus (Greece), Messina (Italy), and Marseille (France).

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2024-05-23 05:12:10 #Environment

World Bee day

World Bee Day is observed on May 20

Some facts on honeybees

1. what is ‘Propolis’ as regards the hive of a bee?=It is a substance used in construction of the bee hive and also for preserving honey and other perishables.

2. What function does enzyme Invertase perform after the nectar is collected by the bee?-: It changes sucrose into equal parts glucose and fructose. It’s the beginning of the production of honey.

3. Name given to the male bees which do not have a stringer?- Drone bees

4. The day was chosen as a tribute to which Slovenian who in the 18th century pioneered modern beekeeping techniques.=Anton Jansa

5. How many pairs of wings and eyes do honey bees have?-2 pairs of wings and 5 pairs of eyes

6. What is the name given to the dance that bees perform to communicate the location of food sources?( asked in UPSC 2023)-Waggle dance

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2024-05-22 11:12:13 Important difference between ICC and ICJ apart from the usual info you find in CA magazines

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is a civil court that hears disputes between countries.

The ICC is a criminal court that prosecutes individuals. ...

1998 Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) deals with four core international crimes- Crimes Against Humanity (CAH)- genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression- these “shall not be subject to any statute of limitations

The ICC is a permanent court, and is global in its reach.- Not a UN body

Candidates who followed the khulbushan jhadav case might a doubt and even get confused without proper revision : If ICC deals with individuals- Why did ICJ involve? - Freshers - Read this hindu article

Because of involvement of India and pakistan on the grounds that Pakistan violated vienna convention- which makes it a case between two countries- please note this point

Source : click here

Where can we get confused? : Is India a party to rome statute considering the democratic principles we have?-

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2024-05-22 11:07:55 #Environment

Zero Carbon plan for buildings

What?- India's first city-specific Zero Carbon Buildings Action Plan (ZCBAP) has been launched in Nagpur.

The ZCBAP road map covers various types of buildings, including public buildings, affordable housing, commercial buildings, and private homes. It also includes strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the choice of building materials and improved design, construction, management, and deconstruction practices.

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RETV: Residential Envelope Transmittance Value - Click here

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2024-05-20 06:35:47 #SnT #Environment

Brumation

Brumation: Period of dormancy/slowed activity in reptiles, akin to hibernation in mammals
Occurs during colder months when temperatures drop and food is scarce
Reptiles enter brumation state to conserve energy and survive adverse conditions

During brumation:
Reptiles retreat to underground burrows, rock crevices or sheltered areas with stable temperatures
Their metabolism slows significantly, can go weeks/months without eating
Reduced activity allows energy conservation and minimizes resource needs

Which animals?
Box turtles, painted turtles burrow in mud at pond/lake bottoms
Snakes seek underground dens or caves
Lizards hide under rocks or vegetation
Brumation crucial for reptile survival in cold climates
Allows them to endure challenging conditions
Reemerge to feed and reproduce in favorable climes

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2024-05-19 14:06:03 #SnT

Ichthyotitan

What?- a type of pre-historic marine reptile that lived about 220 million years. Icthyosaurs span a wide range of species within this genus but this particular animal, based on its fossil bones alone, was likely to have been be about 25 metres, or about the size of a modern-day blue whale. The animal looks like a cross between a dolphin and a shark and has a long jawbone.

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2024-05-19 12:32:50 #Economy

Bonded Manufacturing


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