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Facts in News Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) It is a non-statutory apex council under the Ministry of Finance constituted by the Executive Order in 2010 The Raghuram Rajan Committee (2008) on financial sector reforms first proposed the creation of FSDC. Composition of FSDC Chairperson: The Union Finance Minister of India. Members: Governor […]

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Facts in News Cycle Threshold (Ct) Value It is a value that emerges during the Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Test. It is the number of cycles at which fluorescence of the PCR product is detectable over and above the background signal. Simply, it refers to the number of cycles after which the virus can […]

Groundwater Depletion In India

In News According to recent study, the Groundwater depletion may reduce winter cropping intensity by 20% in India by 2025. India’s three main irrigation types on winter cropped areas: dug wells, tube wells, canals. Key Findings With current groundwater depletion trends, cropping intensity may decrease by 20 percent nationwide and by 68 percent in groundwater […]

Earthquake in Assam

In News Recently, earthquakes of various magnitudes have hit Assam. Major Highlights The main tremor had a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale and other shocks ranged from 3.2 to 4.7. The preliminary analysis shows that the events are located near to Kopili Fault closer to Himalayan Frontal Thrust (HFT). The Kopili Fault is […]

Heat Waves

In News Recently, Heat Wave Conditions observed in isolated pockets over Gangetic West Bengal, coastal Odisha, Saurashtra & Kutch according to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Heat Waves A Heat Wave is a period of abnormally high temperatures, more than the normal maximum temperature that occurs during the summer […]

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Facts in News Single Crystal Blades The blades are used in the development of engines to allow helicopters to operate reliably in complex and extreme conditions. Made using a nickel-based superalloy, the blades feature a complex geometrical design and can withstand high temperatures. Single-crystal airfoils have longer fatigue life, are more corrosion resistant and […]

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Facts in News Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) Fund It is a dedicated fund with the primary objective of dealing with any kind of emergency or distress situation. It has been registered as a Public Charitable Trust & its trust deed has been registered under the Registration Act, […]

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Facts in News Snow Leopard Scientific Name: Panthera uncia. Habitat: Cold High Mountains. These are found in 12 countries including China, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia & Mongolia. Diet: Carnivore & hunt blue sheep, Argali wild sheep, ibex, marmots, pikas, hares, etc. Features One of the world’s most elusive cats & are perfectly equipped […]

Mahavira Jayanti | Jainism

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India has paid tribute to Lord Mahavira on the occasion of his birth anniversary, Mahavira Jayanti. It is also known as Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak and is celebrated on the 13th day of the bright half of the moon in the month of Chaitra, according to the Hindu calendar. […]

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Facts in News Harlequin Ichthyosis It is a rare genetic skin disorder which is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. Autosomal Recessive Pattern occurs when an individual inherits an abnormal gene from each parent, who carry one copy of the mutated gene. The newborn infant is covered with plates of thick skin that crack and […]

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