Current Affairs
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
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
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
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
Criteria for Declaring a Community as a Scheduled Tribe
The primary administrative guidelines used by the Government of India to assess whether a community qualifies for ST status were established by the Lokur Committee in 1965. Five distinct criteria Indications of Primitive Traits: Evidence of an ancient, pre-agrarian, or … Continue reading
Abraham Accords
The Abraham Accords are a series of diplomatic agreements signed in September 2020 that normalized relations between Israel and several Arab states, which was brokered by the USA. Named after Abraham, the patriarch revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam — … Continue reading
Impact of Inflation
Impact on the Domestic Economy Debtors (Borrowers) Gain: They repay their loans with money that has less purchasing power than the money they borrowed. Creditors (Lenders) Lose: The real value of the money they receive back falls. Fixed Income (Salaried/Pensioners) … Continue reading
El Niño
El Niño (meaning “the little boy” in Spanish) is a climate pattern that describes the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean, which occurs irregularly in 2 – 7 years Formation Trade winds weaken or reverse, reducing … Continue reading
Major Tributaries of the Brahmaputra River
Left Bank Tributaries Dhansiri River It originates from the Naga Hills in Nagaland. Lohit River The River Lohit originates in eastern Tibet. The river flows through the Mishmi hills to meet the Siang at the head of the Brahmaputra valley. … Continue reading
Bundelkhand Uplands and Baghelkhand Region
Bundelkhand Uplands Baghelkhand Region Bounded by the Yamuna River, Madhya Bharat Pather, Vidhyan Scraplands, and Malwa Plateau. It is the oldest dissected upland of the Bundelkhand gneiss, composed of granite and gneiss, which spreads across Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. … Continue reading