LANDSLIDE
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- Defn – A landslide is a geological phenomenon involving the movement of rock, soil, or debris down a slope due to gravity.
- Causes-
- Heavy Rainfall, Earthquakes, Volcanic Eruptions
- Deforestation, Construction Activities, Mining
- Impacts-
- Cause fatalities and injuries
- Damage to roads, buildings
- Destruction of vegetation and wildlife habitats
- Landslide-Prone Areas in India-
- Himalayan Region, Western Ghats
- Mitigation Strategies-
- Afforestation, Construction of retaining walls, drainage systems, Early Warning Systems
VICE-PRESIDENT
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- The VP is the second-highest constitutional office
- Constitutional Provisions: Articles 63 to 71 in Part V of the Indian Constitution
- Role:
- The Vice President acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
- Acts as the President in case of a vacancy due to death
- Qualifications-
- Age: Must be at least 35 years old.
- Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India.
- Must be qualified to be elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha
- Term – 5 years
- Removal- Effective Majority of the Rajya Sabha and Simple Majority Lok Sabha
EPIC
News – EC to remove same voter ID numbers across States
- EPIC – Electors Photo Identity Card
- Definition: EPIC is a photo identity card issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to eligible voters.
- Minimum age for issuance – 18 yrs
- Purpose: To serve as proof of identity for voters during elections and ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
- Features-
- EPIC has a unique 10-digit alphanumeric number
- contains the voter’s name, photograph, date of birth, address
- e-EPIC – is a digital version of the voter ID card
SEBI
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- SEBI – Securities and Exchange Board of India
- It is the principal regulatory authority for the securities market in India.
- Estb under – the SEBI Act, 1992.
- Nature – Statutory Body
- Objective: To protect the interests of investors, promote the development of the securities market
- Structure-
- 1 Chairman +2 members Min of Finance + 1 RBI + 5 members from Government of India.
- Hq – Mumbai
- Powers of SEBI-
- SEBI can draft regulations and guidelines.
- SEBI can conduct inquiries, pass rulings
- SEBI can enforce regulations
INFLATION
News – ‘Jobs rising but salaries not keeping pace with inflation’
- Definition: Inflation is a measure of how much the prices of goods and services increase over time.
- Example of Inflation-
- Consider the price of a loaf of bread:
- Initial Price: Suppose a loaf of bread costs ₹20 today.
- After One Year: Due to inflation, the price of the same loaf of bread might rise to ₹22.
- Inflation Rate Calculation: The inflation rate can be calculated as:
AIR CRAFT CARRIER
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- Definition: An aircraft carrier is a large naval vessel that carries military aircraft and has a long, flat deck for takeoff and landing.
- Function: Acts as a mobile airbase
- Leading Nations:
- United States
- China
- Russia
- India’s Aircraft Carriers-
- INS Vikramaditya – commissioned in 2013.
- INS Vikrant – commissioned in 2022.
MCQs-
1. What is/are the causes of Landslide?
A. Heavy Rainfall
B. Earthquake
C. Deforestation
D. All The Above
2. Who is eligible for getting Voter ID in India?
A. Any resident of India
B. Any Citizen of India
C. Any Citizen of India above 18 yrs of age
D. Only Property holders in India
3. Minimum age to become Vice-President is?
A. 21 yrs
B. 25 yrs
C. 35 yrs
D. 50 yrs
4. Headquarter of SEBI is located at?
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Chandigarh
D. Dubai
5. Which country has largest number of Air Craft carriers?
A. Russia
B. China
C. USA
D. UK