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competition wizard Published this article page no 52 4. Improvement in the quality reliability and affordability of power supply to consumers through a financially sustainable and operationally efficient distribution sector. Issues with earlier initiatives are as follows Insufficient Monitoring mechanism Due to inadequate metering and data collection system in place utilities have not been able to conduct energy audit which is crucial for any energy business. Accountability and Technology Issues The Schemes could not reduce the high Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses due to high Transmission and Distribution (T&D) losses coupled with low collection efficiency. Low level of collection is attributable to lack of employees accountability inadequate collection facilities limited usage of advanced technology billing errors etc. Lack of Consumer Records Schemes have not put in mechanism for maintaining consumer database and asset database which can be addressed through IT and communication solutions. Most utilities maintain manual records of consumers. This leads to mismanagement and losses. Revenue & Expenditure gaps The gap between discoms costs (average cost of supply) and revenues (average revenue realised) which was supposed to have been eliminated by now stands at Rs 0.49 per unit in the absence of regular and commensurate tariff hikes. Electrification and Support structure mismatch The schemes have not been able to address the gap between increasing electrification and related supporting structural mechanism. Under FAMEIndia Scheme incentives are provided to buyers of electric vehicles in the form of an upfront reduction in the purchase price of electric vehicles. As per the information received from Department of Revenue at present the GST rate on electric vehicles is 5%. The GST rates are prescribed based on the recommendations of the GST Council. Electric vehicles are already at the lowest rate slab of 5%. Following steps have been taken by the Government for adoption of electric vehicles in the country The Government on 12th May 2021 approved a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for manufacturing of Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) in the country in order to bring down prices of battery in the country. Drop in battery price will 135 result in cost reduction of electric vehicles. GST on electric vehicles has been reduced from 12% to 5% GST on chargers charging stations for electric vehicles has been reduced from 18% to 5% competition wizard buy.

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competition wizard Published this article page no 51 The scheme involves a compulsory smart metering ecosystem across the distribution sector—starting from electricity feeders to the consumer level including in about 250 million households. 6. Scheme also focuses on funding for feeder segregation for unsegregated feeders. 7. The Scheme has a major focus on improving electricity supply for the farmers and for providing daytime electricity to them through solarization of agricultural feeders. Implementation Existing power sector reforms schemes such as Integrated Power Development Scheme Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana will be merged into this umbrella program. Each state would have its own action plan for implementation of the scheme rather than a onesizefitsall approach. Nodal agencies for the schemes implementation are Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) Limited and Power Finance Corporation (PFC). The schemes cost is borne by the Centre and state governments in a 32 ratio. The state governments will be free to borrow from either RECPFC or from other financial institutions to mobilise the funds. Objectives of the scheme 1. Reduction of average aggregate technical and commercial loss to panIndia levels of 1215% by 2024 25. 2. Narrow the deficit between the cost of electricity and the price at which it is supplied to zero by 2024 25. 3. Developing institutional capabilities for modern DISCOMs competition wizard buy.

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junior science refresher Published this article page no 45 In order to familiarize women with the latest techniques in agriculture and allied sectors trainings are being imparted to women farmers under schemes of Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Ministry of Rural Development. The guidelines of the various beneficiaryoriented schemes of the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) provide that States and other Implementing Agencies to incur atleast 30% expenditure on women farmers. Following schemes have specific components for the welfare of women farmres 1. National Food Security Mission 2. National Mission on Oilseed & Oil Palm 129 3. National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture 4. SubMission for Seed and Planting Material 5. SubMission on Agricultural Mechanization and 6. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture. Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP) The Department of Rural Development launched a specific scheme namely Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP). It is a subcomponent of DAYNRLM (Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana — National Rural Livelihoods Mission). This scheme is being implemented since 2011. Objectives To empower women by making systematic investments to enhance their participation and productivity as also create sustainable livelihoods of rural women. Implementation The program is implemented in project mode through State Rural Livelihoods Mission (SRLM) as Project Implementing Agencies. Need for promotion of women farmer Agriculture support system in India strengthens the exclusion of women from their entitlements as agriculture workers and cultivators. Rural women form the most productive work force in the economy of majority of the developing nations including India. More than 80% of rural women are engaged in agriculture activities for their livelihoods. About 20 per cent of farm livelihoods are female headed due to widowhood desertion or male emigration. Most of the womenheaded households are not able to access extension services farmers support institutions and production assets like seed water credit subsidy etc. As agricultural workers women are paid lower wage than men junior science refresher buy.

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

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general knowledge refresher magazine subscription Published this article page no 99 37. Syllipsimopodi bideni Encouraged by his plans to address climate change and to mark the beginning of his presidency researchers have named a newly discovered fossilized vampire squid after Joe Biden. Syllipsimopodi bideni has been described as an exceptionally wellpreserved vampyropod. The fossil was discovered from the Mississippian Bear Gulch Lagerstätte of Montana. The species possesses a gladius and ten robust arms bearing biserial rows of suckers. Significance of the discovery It is the only known vampyropod to retain the ancestral tenarm condition. The specimen is a completely new genus and species that dates to about 328 million years old—making it the oldest known vampyropod and extending the fossil record of the group by about 82 million years. This is the first and only known vampyropod to possess 10 functional appendages. 38. Gallium Nitride Gallium Nitride Ecosystem Enabling Centre and Incubator (GEECI) has been set up in Bengaluru. The facility has been jointly set up by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and IISc Bengaluru. It is aimed at establishing GaN based Development Line Foundry facility especially for RF and power applications including strategic applications. About Gallium Nitride Gallium Nitride (GaN) is believed to be the second most important material after silicon for electronics chips. Properties of Gallium Nitride High heat capacity Sensitivity to ionizing radiation is low fasterswitching speed higher thermal conductivity and lower onresistance. Applications GaN is a semiconductor commonly used in blue lightemitting diodes (LEDs). Gallium Nitride Technology is of strategic importance with its application in the field of 5G space and defense. Gallium Nitride (GaN) plays a key role in enabling evehicles and wireless communication general knowledge refresher magazine subscription buy.

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general knowledge refresher magazine subscription Published this article page no 98 36. International Arbitration Centre in Hyderabad CJI lays foundation for International Arbitration Centre in Hyderabad Proposed by the International Arbitration and Mediation Centre Trust. IAMCHyderabad is Indias first arbitration centre for alternate dispute resolution. What is Arbitration? Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedure in which a dispute is submitted by agreement of the parties to one or more arbitrators who make a binding decision on the dispute. In choosing arbitration the parties opt for a private dispute resolution procedure instead of going to court. 190 What is Conciliation? Conciliation is also an alternative dispute resolution instrument where parties seek to reach an amicable dispute settlement with the assistance of the conciliator who acts as a neutral third party. is a voluntary proceeding where the parties involved are free to agree and attempt to resolve their dispute by conciliation general knowledge refresher magazine subscription buy.

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Monday, June 20, 2022

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knowledge questions magazine in english published this article page no 121 institutional mechanism o protection of plant varieties and farmers rights authority (ppv&fr authority) to implement the provisions of the act by department of agriculture and cooperation ministry of agriculture. general functions of the authority includeregistration of new plant varietiesdeveloping dus (distinctiveness uniformity and stability) test guidelines for new plant speciesfacilitate development and commercialisation of new varieties through formal linkages with agricultural universities research institutions and krishi vigyan kendrasrecognizing and rewarding farmers community of farmers particularly tribal and rural community engaged in conservation and improvementmaintenance of national gene bank to store the seed materialpreservation of plant genetic resources of economic plants and their wild relatives o plant varieties protection appellate tribunal (pvpat) the decisions of the pvpat can be challenged in high court. the tribunal shall dispose of the appeal within one year.eligibility criteria a variety of seed is eligible for registration under the act if it fulfill the criteria of distinctiveness uniformity and stability (dus). the protection period is for 15 years for trees and 18 years in the case of vines. o the act prescribes the registrable plant varieties that can be registered for protection namelynew varietiesextant varietyfarmers varietyessentially derived variety rights under the act breeders rightsbreeders will have exclusive rights to produce sell market distribute import or export the protected registered variety.breeder can appoint agent licensee and may exercise for civil remedy in case of infringement of rights. researchers rightsresearcher can use any of the registered variety under the act for conducting experiment or research.this includes the use of a variety as an initial source of variety for the purpose of developing another variety but repeated use needs prior permission of the registered breeder. farmers rightsa farmer who has evolved or developed a new variety is entitled for registration and protection in like manner as a breeder of a variety.section 39(1) of the act allows all farmers cultivating a registered new variety the right to save use sow resow exchange share or sell farm produce including seeds except the branded seeds.section 39 (2) of the act provides for compensation to the farmers for nonperformance of variety knowledge questions magazine in english buy.

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general knowledge refresher magazine subscription published this article page no 120 enforcing safety protocols there are many protocols including pre and postmonsoon inspections for ensuring dam safety. however as of now these protocols are not legally mandated and the agencies concerned have no powers to enforce them. conclusion safety of dam is a matter of great concern to the nation. an unsafe dam constitutes a hazard to human life flora and fauna ecology and public and private assets. therefore it is necessary to enact a law to provide for proper surveillance inspection operation and maintenance of dams of certain parameters in india to ensure their safe functioning. however given the sentiments expressed by a number of states the centre can hold talks with the states to allay their fears and frame rules suitably for legislation. protection of plant varieties and farmers rights act why in news? protection of plant varieties and farmers rights authority (ppv&fra) under the ppv&fr act has revoked a plant variety protection certificate granted to pepsico india holding on fc5 potato variety (also called as fl2027) on multiple grounds. 62 about the protection of plant varieties and farmers rights (ppv&fr) actthe protection of plant varieties and farmers rights (ppv&fr) act was enacted in 2001 under article 27(3) (b) of the agreement on traderelated aspects of intellectual property rights (trips). o the act is in conformity with international union for the protection of new varieties of plants (upov) 1978 (an intergovernmental organization to provide and promote an effective system of plant variety protection with the aim of encouraging the development of new varieties of plants for the benefit of society).the act introduced intellectual property protection in indian agriculture and is the worlds only ipr legislation which grants intellectual property rights not only to the plant breeders but also to the farmers. objectives of the act o to recognize and protect the rights of farmers in respect of their contributions in conserving improving and making available plant genetic resources for the development of new plant varieties. 63 o to accelerate agricultural development in the country protect plant breeders rights stimulate investment for research and development both in public & private sector for the development new of plant varieties. o facilitate the growth of seed industry in the country to ensure the availability of high quality seeds and planting material to the farmers general knowledge refresher magazine subscription buy.

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Friday, June 17, 2022

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arihant current affairs magazine monthly Published this article page no 140 Issues related to the surrogate mother being a close relative Act does not specify who will be a close relative. Also there is a possibility of coercion of daughtersinlaw in families. Way forwardTaking care of Post Partum depression Government must take into account postpartum depression and make provisions for it and that maternal benefits should be extended to both mothers.Rescinding the timeframe for IVF treatment Government should consider rescinding the time stipulated for IVF treatment before allowing people to resort to surrogacy as many women are medically unfit to have children and suffer from littleknown and undetectable illnesses such as Tokophobia or the fear of childbirth.Overtime expanding the option of surrogacy to include commercial surrogacy Expanding the surrogacy market with proper safeguards overtime will help those deprived of the love of a child. WORLD MIGRATION REPORT 2022 Why in news? World Migration Report 2022 was released by International Organization for Migration (IOM). More on newsReport analyses relevant migration data in order to foster the understanding of migration its main drivers and related phenomena such as climate change human trafficking and the impact of COVID19. o Since 2000 the IOM has been producing its world migration report every two years. Key findingsThe 2022 report shows that regardless of the disruption of the global mobility due to COVID19 internal displacement increased significantly because of natural disasters conflict and violence.Most of the new displacement is due to climate related events 77 o Earlier the World Bank estimated that 143 million would migrate within their countries by 2050 due to climate change related events in subSaharan Africa South Asia and Latin America arihant current affairs magazine monthly buy.

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civil services chronicle magazine Published this article page no 147 SHRESTHA YOJNALaunched today marking the 66th Death Anniversary of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar (Mahaparinirvana Diwas) o To be implemented by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. o Aim is to aid socioeconomic upliftment and overall development of the Scheduled Castes students by providing quality residential education in reputed private schools. SHAKTI CRIMINAL LAWS (MAHARASHTRA AMENDMENT) BILL 2020The Bill was cleared by Maharashtra Assembly to curb crimes against women and children.Important provisions of the bill o introduces death penalty for offences such as causing grievous hurt by use of acid rape and gang rape. o reduces the time for completion of investigation trial and disposal of appeal for offences committed against women and children o places the onus on social media platforms and Internet data providing companies to share data for the police investigation.The Bill is modelled on the Disha Act of Andhra Pradesh. CENTRE REVISES GUIDELINES FOR PROCUREMENT OF COARSE GRAINRecently Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution has revised guidelines for procurement allocation distribution and disposal of coarse grains allowing distribution of Jowar (Rabi) and Ragi for a longer period of 6 and 7 months respectively. o Under the earlier guidelines states were allowed to procure coarse grains from farmers at Minimum Support Price under Central Pool subject to the prior approval of the Centre and Food Corporation of India and the quantity was to be distributed within 3 months from the end of procurement period. Significance of increasing the distribution period o This would increase procurement and consumption of these commodities as the states would have more time to distribute these commodities in Target Public Distribution System Other Welfare Scheme. o With the increase in procurement the number of farmers benefiting from the purchase of these crops will also increase.The government procures coarse grains mainly from Gujarat Haryana Karnataka Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. o Consuming coarse cereals will help combating malnutrition in children and adolescents.Coarse grains are highly nutritious nonacid forming gluten free and have better dietary properties civil services chronicle magazine buy.

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civil services chronicle magazine Published this article page no 148 CONSUMER PROTECTION (JURISDICTION OF THE DISTRICT COMMISSION THE STATE COMMISSION AND THE NATIONAL COMMISSION) RULES 2021Ministry of Consumer Affairs notified the rules under provision Consumer Protection Act (CPA) 2019. o Decision was taken as the existing provisions related to pecuniary jurisdiction was causing rise in pendency and delay in disposal of cases.CPA 2019 aims to protect the rights of consumers by establishing authorities for timely and effective administration and settlement of consumers dispute. It replaces CPA 1986. o CPA 2019 provides a threetier quasijudicial mechanism for redressal of disputesdistrict state and national commission. o It also stipulates the pecuniary jurisdiction of each tier of consumer commission. Commissions Jurisdiction under existing provisions New pecuniary jurisdiction District Up to ₹1 crore Upto 50 lakh rupees State Between ₹1 crore and ₹10 crore Between 50 lakh rupees and up to ₹2 crore National Above ₹10 crore Above₹2 croreMechanism provided under CPA 2019 for settling consumer disputes o Deciding complaint within three months if complaint does not require analysis or testing of commodities and within 5 months if it requires analysis or testing. o Option of filing complaint electronically through EDaakhil Portal. o Option of resolving disputes through mediation. NATIONAL STRATEGY ON BLOCKCHAIN Why in news? National Strategy on Blockchain has been formulated by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY). Blockchain Technology OverviewBlockchain is a distributed or decentralised ledger technology which was first introduced in the design and development of cryptocurrency Bitcoin in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto civil services chronicle magazine buy.

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

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competition refresher magazine Published this article page no 50 it is protected from the sea by the Quélern Peninsula. 5. Lithuania (Capital Vilinius) The European Union launched action against China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) for targeting Lithuania over its stance on Taiwan. Lithuania earlier quit Chinas 17+1 cooperation forum with central and eastern Europe. Neman River is the major river. A distinctive feature of the Lithuanian landscape is the presence of about 3000 lakes mostly in the east and southeast. 6. Slovenia (Capital Ljubljana) Recently IndiaSlovenia held 8 th Foreign Office Consultations virtually on bilateral relations regional and multilateral developments. Slovenia is mostly mountainous and forested and Dinaric Alps and Julian Alps traverses the country. Danube River is the major river. 35 7. Northern Ireland (Capital Belfast) European Union has rejected Britains demand for a new post Brexit deal on Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland occupies about onesixth of the island of Ireland and is separated on the east from Scotland (UK) by the North Channel The Irish Sea separates Northern Ireland from England and Wales on the east and southeast respectively. Antrim mountains Mourne Mountains and Sperrin Mountains are the prominent mountain ranges. River Bann River Blackwater and River Lagan are the major rivers. 8. Kosovo (Capital Pristina) Recently India and Serbia reaffirmed each others position on territorial integrity and sovereignty over Kashmir and Kosovo. Kosovo is part of Serbia (Capital Belgrade) the successor of Yugoslavia and cofounder of the NonAligned Movement In 2008 Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia unilaterally largely recognised by USA and major EU nations only as a country. Dominated by people Albanian ethnicity competition refresher magazine buy.

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competition refresher magazine Published this article page no 49 33 6.4. PLACES IN NEWS S. No. Place Detailed Map Albania (Capital Tirana) The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) recently launched the joint military exercises in Albania called the DEFENDEREurope 21. o Albania is located in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula on the Strait of Otranto the southern entrance to the Adriatic Sea. 2. Belarus (Capital Minsk) UK has joined US and other countries in imposing fresh sanctions on Belarus after the detention of an opposition journalist. Until it became independent in 1991 Belarus formerly known as Belorussia or White Russia. The highest point is Dzyarzhynskaya Hill. Dnieper river flows across Belarus from north to south on its way to the Black Sea3. Georgia (Capital Tibilisi) Recently India handed over 400 years old relics of Queen Ketevanto Georgia. The Queen Ketevan relics were brought to India by Portuguese missionaries at St. Augustine Church in Old Goa in 1627. Georgia is located at the eastern end of the Black Sea on the southern flanks of the main crest of the Greater Caucasus Mountains. Inguri Rioni and Kodori are the major rivers. 4. Port of Brest France As part of the ongoing Overseas Deployment INS Tabar entered the Port of Brest. It occupies the slopes of two hills divided by the Penfeld River competition refresher magazine buy.

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competition refresher magazine Published this article page no 44 Gulf of Oman Iran has opened its first oil terminal in the Gulf of Oman to allow Iranian tankers to avoid using the strategically vulnerable Strait of Hormuz. 27. Kuwait (Capital Kuwait city) A United Nations panel paid out USD 600 million to Kuwaits national oil company as compensation for Iraqs invasion and occupation of Kuwait that resulted in the USled Gulf War (199091).Kuwait is a founding member of the Gulf Coperation Council(GCC) and a major nonNATO ally to the United States. o GCC is a regional intergovernmental political and economic union of six countries in the Arabian Peninsula Bahrain Kuwait Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. o IT was established in 1981 to discuss cooperation and regional affairs. Kuwait currently has the largest US military presence in the Middle East. 8. NagornoKarabakh Region Recently the decades old conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over NagornoKarabakh region has resurfaced. NagornoKarabakh (also known as Artsakh) is internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but most of the region is controlled by Armenian separatists. o NagornoKarabakh is a breakaway region in South CaucasusTranscaucasia (strategically important mountainous region in southeast Europe). INDIAUS IndiaUS renew Global Development Partnership Deal for 5 Years. Global development partnership agreement Global development partnership agreement provides for jointly offering assistance to their partner countries. o Both sides signed amendment to the Statement of Guiding Principles (SGP) on Triangular Cooperation for Global Development extending the pacts validity up to 2026. o Feed The Future India Triangular Training Program (FTF ITT) for Africa is an example of a project under this. o The SGP agreement was initially signed in 2014 and renewed in 2019 till 2021. Triangular cooperation o Triangular cooperation involves three actors (see infographic) two from the South (Facilitating and Beneficiary partner) and one from the North (pivotal partner). The latter can also be an international multilateral organization. o The division of North and South is used to refer to the social economic and political differences that exist between developed countries (North) and developing countries (South) competition refresher magazine buy.