Reasons for potential sale of Vizag steel plant Lack of Captive Mines: VSP has not been allotted captive iron ore or coal mines, which would have reduced operating costs. Instead, it spends an additional ₹4,000 crore annually on purchasing iron ore, which is worsening its financial condition. Real Estate Potential: VSP owns 20,000 acres of …
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About MQ-9B Drones It is an advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (USA). Capabilities: Equipped for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) and strike missions. It has enhanced payload capacity, advanced sensors and longer endurance compared to earlier models. Can operate in various environments and conditions, making it versatile for military applications. …
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About Unified Payment Interface (UPI) UPI Instant payment system developed by the NPCI, It is built over the IMPS infrastructure The different channels for transferring funds using UPI are: Send/Collect through Virtual ID Account Number + IFSC Aadhaar Number Single mobile application for accessing different bank accounts. Transactions are carried out through mobile devices with …
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Context: In its first meeting with newly appointed external members, the MPC voted 5-1 to maintain the benchmark interest rate at 6.5% for the 10th successive monetary policy review since April 2023. The committee unanimously agreed to change the policy stance from “withdrawal of accommodation” to “neutral,” opening the door for potential rate cuts in …
Fluvial Landforms Fluvial Landforms: Fluvial topography refers to the landforms created by flowing water. Fluvial landforms include like waterfalls, oxbow lakes, valleys, and deltas. There are two main types: those formed by fluvial erosion and those formed by fluvial deposition. Fluvial landforms range from small features like rills to large rivers and their drainage basins. …
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Environmental Impact Assessment The purpose of an environmental impact assessment is to evaluate the environmental effects of a proposed project or development in relation to their interconnected socioeconomic, cultural, and health effects. EIA is a process that is used to assess the environmental effects of a planned development, to put it simply. Environmental Impact Assessment …
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Biodiversity The variety of living things, including those in aquatic, marine, and terrestrial habitats is known as biodiversity. It plays important ecological, economic, and social roles, helping to maintain balance among species. It has developed over 4.5 billion years and is now heavily influenced by humans. Biodiversity supports many things we need, such as food, …
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Mid Oceanic Ridges Plate tectonics formed an underwater mountain range known as a Mid-Oceanic Ridge. It is made up of two mountain chains separated by a large depression. Mountain Ranges can have peaks as high as 2,500 metres, and some even rise above the ocean’s surface. Underwater expeditions have been conducted to study the ocean floor, …
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China Type Climate The China-type climate is found on the eastern edges of continents in warm temperate areas just outside the tropics. It has very hot summers and very cold winters. This climate is common throughout most of China. Southern Japan has a climate characterized by dry seasons and wet monsoons, which cause significant temperature …
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Jet Streams Jet streams are fast-moving air currents high above the Earth, at altitudes of about 8 to 15 kilometers. They form when there are big temperature differences in the atmosphere. Air currents are movements of air within larger bodies of air, created by the uneven heating of the Earth by the sun. The tropics …
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