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Doubt Clearance Thread: UPSC 2021

"When in doubt, observe and ask questions. When certain, observe at length and ask many more questions."

Created this thread as a one stop solution for all members so that all the doubts wherein any conceptual clarification is required can be solved here. 

jack_Sparrow,curious_kidand122 otherslike this
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What's the difference between a normal tropical cyclone and a super cyclone?
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What's the difference between a normal tropical cyclone and a super cyclone?

Super Cyclone is a classification used by IMD wherein wind speeds are of at least 120 knots (220 km/h; 140 mph).

Tropical cyclone generates winds that exceed 119 km (74 miles) per hour.

dragon_rider,
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Could someone please dumb down superposition, Quantum entanglement for me? 

I'm super dumb in science, so, dummy level explanation please!!

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please suggest a few tests which cover June to August current affairs. 
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Could someone please dumb down superposition, Quantum entanglement for me? 

I'm super dumb in science, so, dummy level explanation please!!

entanglement is probably the singlemost imp. and groundbreaking theory in quantum mechanics.

if we are to have 2 Schrodinger's cats in 2 diff boxes and after opening 1 of the box we find a dead cat, in every case, 2nd  box has to have an alive cat..it  means somehow their existence are entangled to each other even though they are mutually exclusive..

have you seen the dark? recall how in one world jonas was alive and in another world he never existed..his existences in 1 world dictated his existence in other...also entanglement is not a theory anymore, its a proven fact

superimposition shows dual behaviour of an otherwise single principled element -an ex would be tossing a coin would give either heads or tails. however, when we spin a coin we can witness both heads and tails simultaneously.

another ex  for superimposition

Schrodinger's Plates : funny


Falcon,Patootie
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Could someone please dumb down superposition, Quantum entanglement for me? 

I'm super dumb in science, so, dummy level explanation please!!

entanglement is probably the singlemost imp. and groundbreaking theory in quantum mechanics.

if we are to have 2 Schrodinger's cats in 2 diff boxes and after opening 1 of the box we find a dead cat, in every case, 2nd  box has to have an alive cat..it  means somehow their existence are entangled to each other even though they are mutually exclusive..

have you seen the dark? recall how in one world jonas was alive and in another world he never existed..his existences in 1 world dictated his existence in other...also entanglement is not a theory anymore, its a proven fact

superimposition shows dual behaviour of an otherwise single principled element -an ex would be tossing a coin would give either heads or tails. however, when we spin a coin we can witness both heads and tails simultaneously.

another ex  for superimposition

Schrodinger's Plates : funny


Thanks so much for the Simplified explanation mate!

MarcusA,
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@Oatmeal sfg tests


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I just want to add that Einstein called entanglement "spooky action at a distance". Just a little fun fact.
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What is the Centre's contribution towards SDRF?


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Any trick to remember passes?
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Is black and white admit card allowed or need to be printed in colour format?
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Is black and white admit card allowed or need to be printed in colour format?

Black and white would be allowed. Most carry B&W only

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Is Disinvestment fund placed in Consolidated fund? I know it goes to National Investment Fund but where is that located if asked in exam
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What is the Centre's contribution towards SDRF?


75% for general category states/UTs and 90% for special category states/UTs (NE+Hill states).

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Regarding the notified 'Tribunal, Appellate Tribunal and other Authorities Rules, 2020' which is applicable to CAT, so now the term of members is 4 years (earlier 5 years) and no appointments from Administrative stream? 

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@AlexanderSupertramp when repo rate increases,is it likely to happen that" foreign institutional investors bring more capital into the country"??

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@AlexanderSupertramp  

When the Reserve Bank of India increases the repo rate by 50 basis points, which of the following likely to happen?

  1. India’s GDP growth rate increases drastically
  2. Foreign Institutional Investors will bring more capital into our country
  3. Scheduled Commercial Banks may increase their lending rates

Select the correct answer code:

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@gautam9470 public account of india


Zlatan07,
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@Freakhoto 

When the Reserve Bank of India increases the repo rate by 50 basis points, which of the following likely to happen?

  1. India’s GDP growth rate increases drastically
  2. Foreign Institutional Investors will bring more capital into our country
  3. Scheduled Commercial Banks may increase their lending rates

Select the correct answer code:

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