ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS
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- Located in – Bay of Bengal
- Comprising of – 265 islands (203 Andaman and 62 Nicobar).
- Capital – Port Blair
- Status – Union Territory of India
- Divided by – Ten Degree Channel
- Indira Point – the southernmost point of India is found here
- Tribal communities – Jarawas and Sentinelese
- The Cellular Jail in Port Blair symbolizes India’s freedom struggle. (Kala Pani)
- Hosts the – only tri-services command of the Indian Armed Forces.
CID
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- CID – “Crime Investigation Department”
- About – CID is a state-level investigation and intelligence agency under the police department.
- Formed in – 1902 by the British Government
- Functions-
- Investigates complex and heinous crimes -murder, fraud, theft, and sexual offenses.
- Eligibility to Join-
- Through the state police force or by clearing the UPSC Civil Services Examination
- Difference from CBI-
- CID operates at the state level, while the CBI functions at the national level.
GI TAG
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- About – A GI Tag is a sign used on products that
- Has a specific geographical origin
- Possess qualities, unique to that location.
- Governed by – Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
- Purpose-
- Protects the unique identity of products.
- Prevents unauthorized use of the GI tag.
- Examples of GI-Tagged Products–
- Agricultural: Darjeeling Tea, Basmati Rice
- Handicrafts: Pashmina Shawls, Mysore Silk
- Food Items: Tirupati Laddu, Odisha Rasgulla
THALASSEMIA
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- Definition: Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder that reduces the body’s ability to produce hemoglobin, leading to anemia.
- Cause: by mutations in genes
- Note – A child inherits the condition if both parents carry faulty genes.
- Types-
- Alpha Thalassemia: Caused by defective alpha-globin genes.
- Beta Thalassemia: Caused by defective beta-globin genes.
- Symptoms- Fatigue, weakness, and pale skin
- Treatment- Regular blood transfusions or bone marrow transplant
SMAL MODULAR NUCLEAR REACTOR
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- Definition: SMRs are advanced nuclear reactors with a capacity of up to 300 MW.
- Features-
- Compact size and modular design.
- Factory-assembled for easy transportation
- Advantages-
- Reduced capital investment
- Less refulling frequency
- Applications-
- Power generation, industrial process heat
- Global Examples-
- Russia: Akademik Lomonosov
- China: HTR-PM
TOP 10 DISCOVERIES THAT TRANSFORMED THEIR FIELDS
MCQs
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands are separated by?
A. Strait of Gibraltar
B. 6 Degree Channel
C. Malakka Strait
D. 10 Degree Channel
2. CID operates under?
A. Central Govt
B. State Govt
C. Both Centre and State govt
D. None of Above
3. Which of the below products have GI Tag?
A. Tirupati Laddu
B. Pashmina Shawl
C. Odisha Rasogulla
D. All The Above
4. “Thalassemia” is caused by?
A. Bacteria
B. Fungus
C. Virus
D. Genetic Disorder
5. “Small Modular Reactor” are related to?
A. Bio-reactors
B. To record public reaction on social media
C. Nuclear Energy
D. To react 2 viruses and find vaccine