GK & CA
Collection of weekly GK & CA since year 2016.
February, 2023
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Elephant Falls
The Elephant Falls are a two-tier waterfall in Shillong, Meghalaya, India. The mountain stream descends through two successive falls set in dells of fern-covered rocks (Source: Wikipedia)
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Extrachromosomal DNA
Extrachromosomal DNA ( ecDNA) is any DNA that is found off the chromosomes, either inside or outside the nucleus of a cell. Multiple forms of extrachromosomal DNA exist, and, while some of these serve important biological functions, they can also play a role in diseases such as cancer (Source: Wikipedia)
Sun, 26 Feb, 20235628
The Mukaab
Saudi Arabia has for the first time revealed a design with an aim to build the world’s largest modern downtown in the Kingdom’s capital Riyadh. Mukaab which means cube in Arabic is 400 meters in height, 400 meters in width, and 400 meters in length, and will be the largest inner city building. (Source: The Live Mint)
Sun, 26 Feb, 20235627
START-I or New Start
Russia suspends New START! The name START comes from the original “Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty”, known as START-I, which was signed between the US and the erstwhile USSR in 1991, and came into force in 1994. (Source: The Indian Express)
Sun, 26 Feb, 20235626
MRSAM
The MRSAM weapon system which is also called the 'Abhra' Weapon System is a state of the art medium range air defence weapon system and is a joint venture of DRDO and Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI) with active participation from Indian public and private defence industry partners including MSMEs. (Source: The Economic Times)
Sun, 26 Feb, 20235625
Vayulink
'Vayulink' platform for steady jammer-proof communication - the data link communication uses the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), to send radio communication to the base station when the signals are low. This would help pilots to deal with bad weather and uninterrupted communication with the base station (Source: The Business Standard)
Sun, 26 Feb, 20235623
Highest frozen lake marathon.
India’s first Pangong Tso Lake marathon is about to make 75 athletes run on frozen water. An adventure sports foundation in Ladakh is organising a four-day half marathon of 21 km on the frozen Pangong Tso Lake at a height of 13,862 feet on 20 February. (Source: The Print)
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Qualcomm's Snapdragon Satellite
Qualcomm has unveiled its own satellite messaging features for Android phones. It’s called Snapdragon Satellite, and it will allow devices equipped with the company’s X70 modems to connect to satellites in order to send messages when no cellular signal is available (Source: engadget.com)
Sun, 19 Feb, 20235621
Lithium discovery in J & K
The Geological Survey of India has found lithium deposits in Salal village, Reasi district, J & K.As India currently imports all of its Li from Australia and Argentina and 70% of its Li-ion cell requirement from China and Hong Kong, the lithium reserves in J&K could boost the domestic battery-manufacturing industry (Source: The Hindu)
Sun, 19 Feb, 20235620
World Government Summit
The World Government Summit is an annual event held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It brings together leaders in government for a global dialogue about governmental process and policies with a focus on the issues of futurism, technology innovation and other topics (Source: Wikipedia)
Sun, 19 Feb, 20235619
Shivsrushti theme park
A grand memorial dedicated to the Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The project is aimed at promoting tourism in Maharashtra and will provide a unique opportunity for visitors to learn about the rich culture heritage of the state (Source: The Indian Express)
Sun, 19 Feb, 20235617
Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
7.8-magnitude tremor hit early on Monday, with second major quake mid-morning - More than 20,000 people were killed when an earthquake struck central Turkey and north-west Syria (Source: The Guardian)
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Caesium-137
The Caesium-137 capsule lost in transit (in Australia) more than two weeks ago was discovered when a vehicle equipped with specialist detection equipment picked up the radiation (Source: The Indian Express)
Sun, 12 Feb, 20235615
Manuela Roka Botey
Manuela Roka Botey is the prime minister of Equatorial Guinea. She is the first woman to fill this role. Her appointment to Prime Minister by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema was announced on January 31, 2023 (Source: Wikipedia)
Sun, 12 Feb, 20235614
Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman Scheme
THe scheme aims to provide recognition for the skills and knowledge of the Indian youth., The name Vishwakarma in the scheme is in recognition of the contributions made by the Vishwakarma community to the field of skill development. (Source: fincash.com)
Sun, 12 Feb, 20235613
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
PMKVY is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) implemented by National Skill Development Corporation.
Sun, 12 Feb, 20235612
Trishakti Prahar
Indian military holds joint training exercise Trishakti Prahar in north Bengal As part of the exercise, swift mobilisation and deployment practices were carried out in various locations across north Bengal. (Source: The Indian Express)
Sun, 12 Feb, 20235610
International Customs Day
International Customs Day is celebrated every year globally on January 26 to acknowledge the role of customs officials in managing efficient flow and exchange of goods and services across countries. (Source: The Economic Times)
Sun, 05 Feb, 20235609
Military Literature Festival
Patiala hosts two-day Military Literature Festival The military literature festival was organized under Patiala heritage fest activities. (Source: The Indian Express)
Sun, 05 Feb, 20235608
Soliga ecarinata
The scientific community has named a new genus of wasp after Soliga — who are the indigenous community of Biligiri Rangan Hills (B.R. Hills) in Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka — in recognition of their conservation of forests and biodiversity. (Source: The Hindu)
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Nidhi Aapke Nikat
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation(EPFO) conducts "Nidhi Apke Nikat" on 10th of every month in all field offices in an attempt to expand its reach and attract more participation (Source: The Livemint)
Sun, 05 Feb, 20235606
Indus Waters Treaty
The Indus Water Treaty (IWT) is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan, arranged and negotiated by the World Bank, to use the water available in the Indus River and its tributaries. The Treaty gives control over the waters of the three "eastern rivers" — the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej. (Source: Wikipedia)
Sun, 05 Feb, 2023