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GS-I |
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Ring of Fire |
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Indian Laurel Tree |
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Glacial Lake Floods |
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GS-II |
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Sainik Schools |
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Postal Ballot |
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GS-III |
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Pelagia noctiluca |
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Atomic Clocks |
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Carbon Fibre Overview |
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Subject: Geography
Why in News?
Nine individuals lost their lives, and over 800 sustained injuries in Taiwan following the most significant earthquake to hit the island in a minimum of 25 years.
Background
Overview of Ring of Fire
Earthquake Vulnerability
Volcanic Activity
Source: Indian Express
Subject: Geography
Why in News?
Recently, forest department authorities in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district cut the bark of an Indian laurel tree, resulting in the outflow of water.
About the Indian Laurel Tree:
Applications:
Source: The Hindu
Subject: Geography
Why in News?
The Uttarakhand government has formed expert teams to assess the risks posed by five dangerous glacial lakes in the region.
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)
Source: Indian Express
Subject: Polity and Governance
Why in News?
The Defence Ministry clarified that the political or ideological stance of the applying institution does not impact the selection process of new Sainik Schools.
Source: Indian Express
Subject: Polity and Governance
Why in News?
The Election Commission has introduced the option of postal ballot for polling personnel engaged in election duties.
Source: Indian Express
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Subject: Environment and Ecology
Why in News?
In a rare event, a large number of venomous jellyfish were sighted along the Visakhapatnam coast on April 3rd.
Background:
About Pelagia noctiluca:
Jellyfish Blooms:
Causes of Blooms:
Impacts:
Source: The Hindu
Subject: Science and Technology
Why in News?
India's recent deployment of atomic clocks nationwide aims at synchronizing all digital devices with Indian Standard Time (IST) for uniformity and national security.
Working Principle of Atomic Clocks
Types of Atomic Clocks
Atomic Clocks Implementation in India
Importance of Indigenous Atomic Clocks
Indian Standard Time (IST)
Source: Indian Express
Subject: Science and Technology
Why in News?
India is considering the production of carbon fibre as a substitute for metal to circumvent a potential European Union carbon tax on steel, alloy, and metal products.
About Carbon Fibre
Carbon fibre is composed of slender, robust crystalline filaments made of carbon, essentially carbon atoms linked together in extended chains.
Properties of Carbon Fibre
Applications of Carbon Fibre
Source: Live Mint
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