MTM 2 Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)
QUES . What is Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)? Mention the causes and implications of slowing down of AMOC. HINTS: The ocean’s water is constantly circulated by…
MTM 1 Capitalism vs Socialism
QUES . “The fundamental difference between capitalism and socialism is the ownership and control of the means of production.” Comment HINTS: In terms of political economy, capitalism…
Budgetary Deficit and ways to reduce it
What is a budgetary deficit? Budgetary deficit is the difference between all receipts and expenses in both revenue and capital account of the government. Budgetary deficit is…
International liquidity – sources & components
International Liquidity The term ‘International Liquidity’ means all the financial resources and facilities that are available to the monetary authorities of individual countries for financing the deficits…
Current Through MCQs – CTM – 14
Q 1 . With reference to pollution in India, consider the following statements: 1 . Southern states is the most polluted region in India. 2 . India contributed…
Phishing , smishing & vishing
Phishing Phishing is a broad term for cyberattacks that use social engineering to trick victims into paying money, handing over sensitive information, or downloading malware. Phishing attacks…
Space missions to study Sun
Pioneers 6, 7, 8 and 9 The first satellites designed for long term observation of the Sun from interplanetary space were NASA’s Pioneers 6, 7, 8 and…
ADITYA-L1 – India’s first solar observatory
On September 2, 2023, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C57) accomplished the successful launch of the Aditya-L1 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) located in Sriharikota. The…
Current Through MCQs – CTM – 13
Q 1 . With reference to “Self-Respect” Marriage, consider the following statements: 1 . “Self-respect” marriages are valid under the Hindu Marriage Act 2 . Advocates can solemnize…
Geography of Mediterranean Sea
Mediterranean Sea is an intercontinental sea that stretches from the Atlantic Ocean on the west to Asia on the east and separates Europe from Africa. It has…