Current Affairs

Venezuela

Location: It is a South American country. Capital: Caracas Bordering Countries: Guyana, Brazil, and Colombia. Bordering Waterbodies: Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Rivers: Orinoco River Grasslands: Llanos Vegetation: Part of the Amazon Rainforest   Source: The Hindu

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Fiscal Deficit

Fiscal Deficit is the difference between a government’s total expenditure and its total revenue (excluding borrowings). It represents the total borrowing requirement of the government. Calculation Fiscal Deficit = Total Expenditure – (Revenue Receipts + Non-debt Capital Receipts), Economic Implications … Continue reading

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PM SVANidhi Scheme

The scheme was announced as a part of the Economic Stimulus-II under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan in 2020 during the COVID period. It is a Central Sector Scheme under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Objectives To facilitate collateral-free … Continue reading

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India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)

India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is a proposed corridor that PM Modi recently introduced during his address to the Israeli Parliament. IMEC aims to foster economic cooperation and green development through sustainable infrastructure projects. What do you need to know? … Continue reading

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James Webb Space Telescope

It is developed to examine every phase of cosmic history, from the Big Bang to the formation of galaxies, stars, and planets, to the evolution of our own Solar System. Facts To Know It is jointly developed by NASA, the … Continue reading

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Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary

It is located in the Kollam District of Kerala. It was established in 1984 and covers a total area of 171 sq. km. The Shendurney River flows through this region. The wildlife sanctuary, which is part of the Agasthyamalai Biosphere … Continue reading

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Coal Gasification

Coal gasification is a process that transforms Coal into a Synthetic gas (Syngas), consisting of a mixture of gases such as Carbon monoxide (CO), Hydrogen (H2), Carbon dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), and Water vapor (H2O). Syngas can be used to … Continue reading

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Dust Storms

Dust storms are meteorological events where extremely high winds lift up dust and soil from the ground and transport them over long distances. These kinds of dust storms are quite common in arid and semi-arid regions. Causes Natural Causes: Droughts, … Continue reading

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Resources in Congo Basin

Spanning over six Central African countries—principally the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Republic of Congo, Gabon, Cameroon, Central African Republic, and Equatorial Guinea. Major Resources in the Region Central African Copperbelt Cobalt: The DRC holds more than 60% of the … Continue reading

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5G Network Slicing

5G Network Slicing is a network architecture that allows mobile operators to create multiple virtual networks called “slices,” each optimized for specific performance requirements like bandwidth, latency, and reliability. Types eMBB (enhanced Mobile Broadband) – High-speed data for streaming, VR/AR, … Continue reading

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