Daily Archives: December 21, 2024

CRUISE MISSILE VS BALLISTIC MISSILE

GS3: TECHNOLOGY  Feature Cruise Missile Ballistic Missile Trajectory Follows a low-altitude, almost horizontal flight path. Follows a parabolic trajectory, exiting and re-entering the atmosphere. Propulsion Powered throughout the flight. Powered during the initial boost phase only. Speed Generally subsonic or supersonic. Hypersonic during re-entry. Maneuverability High maneuverability; can adjust course …

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URBAN POVERTY IN INDIA

GS1: INDIAN SOCIETY  Context: The India Employment Report (IER) 2024, recently published, has highlighted the paradox of higher unemployment rates and wages in urban areas. This calls for a deeper understanding of the implications for urban poverty. About the Report Published by: International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Institute for …

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Active Hydrothermal Vents

GS 3 – Geography   Seafloor Hot Springs: These are openings on the ocean floor where geothermally heated water escapes. Tectonic Activity: Hydrothermal vents are commonly found in volcanically active regions, particularly near mid-ocean ridges where tectonic plates are diverging. Formation Process: Seawater seeps into cracks in the oceanic crust. The …

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International Solar Alliance (ISA)

GS 2 – International organisation  Context: Recently, Moldova Signs the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement, furthering its commitment to promoting renewable energy. The ISA was launched in 2015 at COP21 in Paris as a joint initiative by India and France. Its headquarters is in Gurugram, India, and the Framework …

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