Pandit Pannalal Ghosh

Pandit Pannalal Ghosh for UPSC IAS

Pandit Pannalal Ghosh (24 July 1911 – 20 April 1960) was a freedom fighter and great maestro of Hindustani classical flute music.

He was also known as Amal Jyoti Ghosh.

Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is an indigenously-developed expendable launch system of the ISRO.

It comes in the category of medium-lift launchers with a reach up to various orbits, including the Geo Synchronous Transfer Orbit, Lower Earth Orbit, and Polar Sun Synchronous Orbit.

Geostationary orbit

Geostationary orbit for UPSC IAS

A geostationary orbit allows a satellite to hover over a constant spot on the Earth.

The orbital period at this altitude is 24 hours.

Earth Observation satellites

Earth Observation satellites for UPSC IAS

Earth observation satellites are satellites equipped with remote sensing technology.

Earth observation is the gathering of information about Earth’s physical, chemical and biological systems.

TeLEOS-2 satellite

TeLEOS 2 is a Singaporean Earth Observation satellite.

It is built by ST Electronics (Satellite Systems).

It is designed to capture satellite imagery in all-weather and round-the-clock conditions.

Self-Help Groups

Self-Help Groups for UPSC IAS

Self-Help Groups (SHG) are small informal groups of 10-20 individuals, mostly women from similar social and economic backgrounds.

They come together to form a group for mutual support and help.

Sangathan se Samriddhi

“Sangathan se Samriddhi – Leaving no Rural Woman Behind” is a National Campaign launched by Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY – NRLM).

It is aimed at mobilizing 10 crore women from eligible rural households.

KIOCL Limited

KIOCL Limited for UPSC IAS

KIOCL Limited, Formerly known as Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited, is a flagship Company under the Ministry of Steel, Govt. of India