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  In the depths of the ocean, at the wreckage of the Titanic, a submersible implodes, subjecting its occupants to unimaginable pressure. Within milliseconds, the sudden breach causes an explosive equalization of pressure, releasing a force equivalent to multiple kilograms of explosive. As the submersible collapses, adiabatic compression generates intense heat, vaporizing flesh and bone. The entire implosion occurs in just 50 milliseconds, far faster than the human body can register pain. The sequence of events, from crushing pressure to searing heat and violent water intrusion, happens too quickly for the brain to comprehend. Though tragic, these incidents provide valuable insights for the improvement of submersible design and regulations, reminding us of the dangers and boundless wonders of deep-sea exploration. Author Link

1. India and the European Union (EU) are expected to agree on a high-level dialogue on trade and investment to restart negotiations at a virtual EU-India Summit. 2. During this summit, India and the EU are expected to conclude several agreements including a. a roadmap for cooperation, b. an agreement on research sharing for civil nuclear cooperation and c. launch a maritime security dialogue as well as negotiations between Europol and the CBI. 3. Tackling COVID-19 and its impact on the economy and the global order will be a priority on the agenda. 4. Medical developments on vaccines and treatment will be discussed along with the withdrawal of the U.S. from multilateral organisations (like the World Health Organisation), and concerns over an ‘assertive’ China. 5. The EU had welcomed India’s election to the UN Security Council next year. BTIA 1.The trade and investment dialogue is expected to give a boost to negotiations on the Bilateral Trade and Investment Agr...

The ‘Global Energy Transition Index 2020’ has been launched recently. About the report 1. It is a fact-based ranking intended to enable policymakers and businesses to plot the course for a successful energy transition. 2. It analyses the energy sectors of 115 countries and benchmark countries on their current energy system performance annually. 3. It also provides a forward‑looking way as it measures the readiness of countries for the energy transition. 4. It is a part of the World Economic Forum’s Fostering Effective Energy Transition initiative and based on its predecessor, the Energy Architecture Performance Index. Findings 1. 94 countries have improved their ETI score since 2015, representing 70% of the global population. 2. 20% of the global population uses as much energy as the remaining 80%. 3. 70% of young people consider the speed of energy transition to be either stagnant or too slow. 4. The index has been topped by Sweden. It is followed by S...

1. The seas provide food, livelihoods and a sense of identity, especially for coastal communities in the Pacific island states. 2. Climate change and unsustainable resource management have degraded ecosystems and diminished biodiversity. 3. Levels of overfishing have exponentially increased, leaving fish stocks and food systems vulnerable. 4. Marine plastic pollution flowing through the region’s rivers has contributed to most of the debris flooding the ocean. Lack of data 1. Data are available for only 2 out of 10 targets for the Sustainable Development Goal 14, ‘Life Below Water’. 2. Due to limitations in methodology and national statistical systems, information gaps have persisted at uneven levels across countries. Plastic pollution 1. Asia and the Pacific produce nearly half of global plastic by volume, of which it consumes 38%. 2. Plastics represent a double burden for the ocean a) Production of plastics generates CO2 absorbed by the ocean and ...

RBI has decided to transfer a sum of ₹1.7 Lakh crore to the Government of India – comprising of ₹1.2 Lakh crore of surplus for the year 2018-19 and ₹52,637 crore of excess provisions identified as per the revised Economic Capital Framework (ECF) adopted – to address the fiscal situation of the government to a great extent. About:  Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had constituted an “Expert Committee to Review the Extant Economic Capital Framework of the RBI” under the Chairmanship of Dr. Bimal Jalan. Major recommendations of the Committee with regard to risk provisioning and surplus distribution are as follows: RBI’s economic capital: A clearer distinction between the two components of economic capital (realized equity and revaluation balances) was recommended. Realized equity could be used for meeting all risks/ losses as they were primarily built up from retained earnings. Revaluation balances could be reckoned only as risk b...

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over the design of Mobile Metallic Ramp (MMR) to the Indian Army. About: The MMR has been designed and developed by DRDO’s premier research laboratory, Centre for Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES). With load bearing capacity of 70 metric ton (MT), MMR will provide the strategic mobility for Armoured and Mechanized units and formations of the Army. It is portable, modular in design, which can be easily assembled or disassembled.

The Rajya Sabha cleared the NMC Bill with a crucial amendment to increase representation of the State Medical Council from 5 members to 9 and State University representation 6 six to 10 in the new body. The Lok Sabha cleared the proposed law on July 29. Salient Features of the bill: The Bill seeks to repeal the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. National Medical Commission (NMC): The Bill sets up the NMC which will replace the Medical Council of India (MCI). It will consist of 25 members, appointed by the central government. Functions of the NMC include: framing policies for regulating medical institutions and medical professionals, assessing the requirements of healthcare related human resources and infrastructure, ensuring compliance by the State Medical Councils of the regulations, and framing guidelines for determination of fees for up to 50% of the seats in private medical institutions and deemed universities which are regulated under the Bill. State ...

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Roots of English English language is made up of four parts GREEK ROOTS, GERMAN ROOTS, FRENCH ROOTS, LATIN ROOTS Now if you learn these roots you can figure out the meaning of hundreds of English language words without even knowing their exact meaning. The first question arises here is  what is a root? A root is the part of the word which gives instructions to a  word.  Now how many parts is a word made of? A word is made up of three parts. For ex – subtracted Sub (prefix) ——–tract (root) ———-ed (suffix) Note:   PREFIX —a word, letter or number placed before another. SUFFIX —a letter or a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning. CASE I  Consider  MACR  as a  ROOT  means  length, large Now with the help of this one root you can come out with conclusion of several other English words. Such as, ACROMACRIA——  Abnormal length of the fingers. BAROMACROMETER—-  An instrument fo...

  How to Solve Profit & Loss        Questions? Tips & Tricks Important Concepts Cost Price  The price at which an article is purchased, is called its cost price. It is abbreviated as  C.P . Selling Price The price, at which an article is sold, is called its selling prices, abbreviated as  S.P. Profit/gain  = SP – CP Profit  % = Profit/(C P)×100 S P  = (100+gain % )/100  ×C P C P  = 100/(100+gain %)×S P Loss If the overall Cost Price exceeds the selling price of the buyer then he is said to have incurred loss . Loss  = C P – S P Loss  % = LOSS/(C P)×100 S P  = (100-loss %)/100×C P C P  = 100/(100-loss %)×S P Profit and Loss Based on Cost Price To find the percent gain or loss, divide the amount gained or lost by the cost.  Example 1 : A toy that cost 80 rupees is sold at a profit of 20 rupees . Find the percent or rate of profit. Answer : Gain / cost...