Monthly Archives: December 2020

CMS-01

CONTEXT: Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched a communications satellite, CMS-01, on board its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV – C50) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Andhra Pradesh. Previously in November 2020, ISRO launched India’s Earth Observation Satellite, EOS-01, and nine other customer satellites. MAIN POINTS: …

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E20 FUEL

CONTEXT: Recently, the Indian government has invited public comments for introducing adoption of E20 fuel to promote green fuel like ethanol. MAIN POINTS: E20 fuel is a blend of 20% of ethanol with gasoline. The current permissible level of blending is 10% of ethanol, though India reached only 5.6% of …

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BITCOINS

CONTEXT: Recently, Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency, has crossed 20,000 US dollars in value. Bitcoin’s price has always been volatile, and there is no clear explanation for its current rise.Cryptocurrency is a specific type of virtual currency, which is decentralised and protected by cryptographic encryption techniques. MAIN POINTS: Bitcoin is a type …

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WORLD MINORITIES RIGHTS DAY

CONTEXT: The National Commission for Minorities celebrated World Minorities Rights Day on 18th December 2020. The United Nations on 18th December, 1992 adopted the Statement on the individual’s Rights belonging to religious or Linguistic National or Ethnic Minorities. MAIN POINTS: The National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 in Section 2(c) …

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INDIA-BANGLADESH VIRTUAL SUMMIT

CONTEXT: Recently, India and Bangladesh have held a virtual summit covering comprehensive discussions on all aspects of bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and international issues. MAIN POINTS: Sealed seven agreements to expand cooperation in diverse areas viz. hydrocarbons, elephant conservation, sanitation, and agriculture, and restored a cross-border rail …

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INDIA-INDONESIA COORDINATED PATROL

CONTEXT: Recently, the 35 edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy has been conducted. MAIN POINTS: As part of Government of India’s vision of SAGAR (Security And Growth for All in the Region), the Indian Navy has been proactively engaging with countries …

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RECOMMENDATIONS ON RESERVATION

CONTEXT: Recently, an eight-member committee, appointed by the government for suggesting measures for effective implementation of reservation in students admissions and faculty recruitment in the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), has come out with its recommendations. MAIN POINTS: It was chaired by IIT Delhi’s Director and had representatives of secretaries …

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IND-INDO CORPAT

Context: The 35th edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT). About IND-INDO CORPAT: The IND-INDO CORPAT is being conducted between the navies of India and Indonesia. To reinforce maritime links, the two navies have been carrying out CORPATs along their International Maritime Boundary Line since 2002, with the aim of …

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RESEARCH ON INDIAN MONSOONS

Context: Research reveals that Disturbance from North Atlantic could be possible reason why Indian monsoon derails in August. Background: As part of the Government of India’s vision of SAGAR (Security And Growth for All in the Region), the Indian Navy has been proactively engaging with countries in the Indian Ocean …

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HYBRID SUPER CAPACITORS

CONTEXT: Scientists have developed a low-cost super capacitor device with excellent capacitive retention with a novel electrode material they have synthesized, which can pave the way for the next generation high power-high energy storage devices. SUPER CAPACITOR A super capacitor is a high-capacity capacitor with a capacitance value much higher …

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