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SUPER 5 !!!!!! Five Most Important Shortcuts for Time Speed Distance
Five Most Important Shortcuts for Time Speed Distance:
Five Most Important Shortcuts for Time Speed Distance
Formula:
- Distance = Speed × Time
- Time = Distance/Speed
- Speed = Distance / Time
- Convert Km/h to M/s =Km/h * 5/18 = m/s or m/sec *18/5 = km/h
- Calculate Average Speed = 2xy/x+y
- Two person may walk in same direction or in opposite direction.
Relative Speed:
Relative speed is defined as the speed of a moving object with respect to another. When two objects are moving in the same direction, relative speed is calculated as their difference. When the two objects are moving in opposite directions, relative speed is computed by adding the two speeds.
Mensuration Formulas with Explanation | Banking, SSC & Other Competitive Exam
Why Mensuration Formula is Essential?
Many candidates will skip the mensuration questions in the exams. The reason is they may don’t know the formula. if you know the formula, mostly all the mensuration problems are easy to solve. Nowadays, competitive exams are very difficult to crack. every year the cut-offs are reaching sky-high. The candidates are preparing under pressure to secure a government job. In this situation, you should leave no stones unturned in your preparation and practice. So don’t avoid any topic in your preparation. If you do not understand a topic, try it from basics and learn it. Only then you can score marks in all the topics. So, you can have the confidence to crack your dream exams. This is applicable for the mensuration topic as well. So, mensuration formulas pdf is essential.
List of Geometric Shapes:
There are various geometric shapes that we come across in daily life. The shapes may be of 2d or 3d. If you understand the concept, it is very simple to memorize all the mensuration formulas. Here a list of all the geometric shapes is available.
- Triangle
- Rectangle
- Square
- Trapezium
- Parallelogram
- Rhombus
- Quadrilateral
- Circle
- Cube
- Cuboid
- Cone
- Cylinder
- Sphere
- Pyramid
- Prism
For 2d geometric shapes, usually, there are formulas for area and perimeter. The mensuration formula 3d shapes include volume, curved surface area, and total surface area.
Quadrilateral – Mensuration Formulas :
The quadrilateral is a 2d geometric shape. The quadrilateral will have totally 4 sides. The mensuration formula for the area of the quadrilateral is,
- Area of quadrilateral = 1/2 × Diagonal × (Sum of offsets)
we have added below some basic types of quadrilaterals. They are,
- Square
- Rectangle
- Parallelogram
- Rhombus
- Trapezium
The mensuration formula list of all these shapes is discussed below.
Square – Mensuration Formulas :
The square will have equal 4 sides. Also, the opposite sides are parallel to each other. The mensuration formulas for the square are available.
- Area of square = a×a
- The perimeter of square = 4a
Here, a = side of the square.

Rectangle – Mensuration Formulas :
List of Vice-Presidents of India: Check all the Vice-Presidents
List of Vice-Presidents of India
After independence, a total of 13 individuals have been selected for the post of Vice-President. The first vice president of independent India was Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. He took the oath on 13th May 1952 at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Given below is a list of vice-presidents of India from 1950-2020 in a tabular format:
| S.No. | List of Vice-Presidents of India | Term of office |
| 1. | Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan | 13 May 1952 – 12 May 1957 13 May 1957 – 12 May 1962 |
| 2. | Zakir Hussain | 13 May 1962 – 12 May 1967 |
| 3. | V. V. Giri | 13 May 1967 – 3 May 1969 |
| 4. | Gopal Swarup Pathak | 31 August 1969 – 30 August 1974 |
| 5. | B. D. Jatti | 31 August 1974 – 30 August 1979 |
| 6. | Mohammad Hidayatullah | 31 August 1979 – 30 August 1984 |
| 7. | R. Venkataraman | 31 August 1984 – 24 July 1987 |
| 8. | Shankar Dayal Sharma | 3 September 1987 – 24 July 1992 |
| 9. | K. R. Narayanan | 21 August 1992 – 24 July 1997 |
| 10. | Krishan Kant | 21 August 1997 – 27 July 2002 |
| 11. | Bhairon Singh Shekhawat | 19 August 2002 – 21 July 2007 |
| 12. | Mohammad Hamid Ansari | 11 August 2007 – 11 August 2012 11 August 2012 – 11 August 2017 |
| 13. | Venkaiah Naidu | 11 August 2017 – Incumbent |
Eligibility Criteria
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National Consumer Rights Day 2020: Observed on Dec 24
- National Consumer Rights Day is observed on December 24, every year in India.
- The Consumer Protection Act 1986 came into effect on this day.
- The theme of the National Consumer Day is The Sustainable Consumer. The theme is in view of the urgent need for action to approach the worldwide crisis, global temperature change and biodiversity loss.
Aim of the act:
- The main objective of the Consumer Protection Act is to provide consumers with effective safeguards against different types of exploitation such as defective goods, unsatisfactory services, and unfair trade practices.
Significance:
- This day provides an opportunity for individuals to highlight the importance of the consumer movement and the need to make every consumer more aware of their rights and responsibilities.
Important Awards In India: Check the Specifications
Introduction to Important awards in India:
These important awards in India are given by authoritative institutions to celebrate the outstanding achievements or performances of individuals in their respective fields. The category of important awards in India comprises many awards covering fields like defense, medicine, cinema, sports, business, etc. Here we will talk about a few of them which are of utmost national pride:
- Gallantry award
- Civilian awards
- National Sports awards
- Dada saheb phalke award
Gallantry Award
The gallantry awards are of the utmost honor bestowed to the bravest of brave personnel of the defense forces. These are awarded to signify the courage shown by the warriors during difficult times.
The distribution of the gallantry awards along with their peculiar details is given below:
- Param Vir Chakra
- Mahavir Chakra
- Vir Chakra
- Ashok Chakra
- Kirti Chakra
- Shaurya Chakra
The Param Vir Chakra, Mahavir Chakra, and Vir chakra were designed after independence. The gallantry awards are given twice a year on republic day and independence day. Ashok Chakra, Kirti Chakra, and Shaurya chakra were designated in 1952. Colonel N. J. Nair is the only soldier to be awarded both the Kirti Chakra and the Ashok Chakra.
How are awardees selected?
The awardees are selected through the following process:
- The process starts with the name of the candidate provided by the unit to which personnel belongs.
- All the nominated candidates’ names are presented to the supreme commanders at the headquarters of the force.
- The selection of the awardees is done on the combined recommendation of the defense forces and the ministry of defense.
- The list of awardees is finalized by the committee.
Important Awards In India – Param Vir Chakra
Word ‘Param’ means ‘Ultimate’ and ‘Vir’ means ‘Brave’ which translates to the Ultimate Brave. It is the supreme gallantry award of our country. It is a wartime award given to persons who have shown extreme courage during wartime i.e. in presence of an enemy. The Param Vir chakra was designed by Savitri Khanolkar and the first recipient of the award was Major Somnath Sharma.
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National Farmers Day 2020: Observed on December 23
- Kisan Diwas or National Farmers Day is observed on December 23 across the country to praise the farmers as they are the spine of India.
- The day was chosen to honour the birth anniversary of the fifth Prime Minister of India, Choudhary Charan Singh. He was born on December 23, 1902.
- He brought farmer-friendly policies and worked towards the welfare of the farmers
- The day was first celebrated in
Significance:
- To promote awareness to help and reward farmers for their contribution to society Farmers day is celebrated every year.
- National Farmers Day is celebrated every year especially in those states which are actively engaged in farming such as Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh among others.
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Dharmendra Pradhan Dedicates Bengal’s First Oil And Gas Reserve To Nation
- Union Petroleum & Natural Gas Minister, dedicated West Bengal’s first oil and gas reserve, Bengal Basin, to the nation.
- He stated production from the petroleum reserve in Ashoknagar, about 47 km from Kolkata, has started with the extracted oil being sent to Haldia refinery of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).
- The Bengal Basin is explored and owned by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), and It is the eight producing basin of India by ONGC.
- ONGC Limited commenced the production of crude oil from the Asokenagar-1 well, Bengal Basin in 24 Paragana district of the state on 20 December 2020.
- The first proven reserve of oil and gas in the state was discovered in 2018.
The other seven are :
- Krishna-Godavari (KG),
- Mumbai Offshore,
- Assam Shelf,
- Rajasthan,
- Cauvery,
- Assam-Arakan Fold Belt
- Cambay
About ONGC:
- Headquarters : Delhi
- CEO : Shashi Shanker
- Founded : 14 August 1956
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National Mathematics Day 2020: Observed on December 22
- National Mathematics Day is celebrated every year on December 22 across the nation to recognise and celebrate the works of Srinivasa Ramanujan.
- The former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, on February 26, 2012, declared December 22 as the National Mathematics Day to mark the mathematician’s birth anniversary.
- 2020 ensures 133rd birth anniversary of Ramanujan.
Achievements :
- In 1916 he was awarded the Bachelor of Science degree.
- In 1917 he was elected to the London Mathematical Society.
- In 1918 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society for his research on Elliptic Functions and theory of numbers.
- The same year in October he became the first Indian to be elected a Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge.
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New electricity rules give consumers across India the right to 24×7 supply
- Government Notifies New Electricity Rights of Consumers Rules, 2020 to give consumers the right to 24×7 supply.
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Goa Liberation Day: December 19
- Goa Liberation Day is observed on December 19 every year in India.
- It marks the day Indian armed forces freed Goa in 1961 following 450 years of Portuguese rule.
- Goa Liberation Day is marked by an abundance of events and festivities in Goa though this time because of the pandemic the celebrations are expected to be muted.
- A torchlight procession is ignited from three different locations in the state, eventually all meeting at the Azad Maidan.
About Goa Liberation Day:
- The Portuguese colonised several parts of India in 1510 but by the end of the 19th-century Portuguese colonies in India were limited to Goa, Daman, Diu, Dadra, Nagar Haveli and Anjediva Island.
- The Goa liberation movement, which sought to end Portuguese colonial rule in Goa, started off with small scale revolts.
- On August 15, 1947, when India gained its Independence, Goa was still under the Portuguese rule.
- The Portuguese refused to give up their hold over Goa and other Indian territories. Following a myriad of unsuccessful negotiations and diplomatic efforts with the Portuguese, the former prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, decided that military intervention was the only option.
- The 36-hour military operation, conducted from December 18, 1961, was code-named ‘Operation Vijay’ meaning ‘Operation Victory,’ and involved attacks by the Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and Indian Army.
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49th Vijay Diwas Observed on 16 December 2020
- Vijay Diwas also called Victory Day is celebrated in India every year on December 16.
- The country is celebrating the49th Vijay Diwas in 2020.
- The day is also observed in Bangladesh as Bijoy Dibos that marks the country’s formal independence from Pakistan.
Significance of the Day:
- Victory Day is celebrated to commemorate the victory of the Indian armed forces over Pakistan in the 1971 Indo-Pak War, also known as the Bangladesh Liberation War.
History of Vijay Diwas:
- The 1971 Indo-Pak war lasted for almost 13 days and ended on December 16. Pakistan’s Army General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi surrendered before the Indian Army and Mukti-Bahini leading to the creation of a new state in India’s east called Bangladesh. Gen. Niazi surrendered along with his 93,000 Pakistani troops
About Indian Army:
- Headquarters : New Delhi
- Founded : 1st April 1895
- Chief of Indian Army : Manoj Mukund Naravane
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National Energy Conservation Day 2020: Observed on Dec 14
- December 14 is celebrated as National Energy Conservation Day every year
- The India Energy Conservation Act was first implemented by the Energy Efficiency Bureau (BEE) in 2001.
- Objective : The day focuses on making people aware of global warming and climate change and promotes efforts towards saving energy resources.
- Purpose of the day : To raise awareness among the general public about the importance of energy conversation and energy efficiency, as well as holistic development for overall effort towards climate change mitigation.
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International Universal Health Coverage Day 2020: Dec 12
- International Universal Health Coverage Day is a United Nations’ recognized international day celebrated every year on December 12.
- Aim: To raise awareness of the need for strong and resilient health systems and universal health coverage with multi-stakeholder partners.
- 2020 Theme – Health For All:PROTECT EVERYONE
- The theme reflects that to end this crisis Covid-19 and build a safer and healthier future, we must invest in health systems that protect us all.
- On 12 Dec 2017 United Nations Proclaimed , December 12 as International Universal Health Coverage day.
International Day of Neutrality: 12 December
- It was officially declared by a UN General Assembly resolution adopted in February 2017 and first observed on December 12, 2017.
- International Day of Neutrality is a United Nations recognized day held on December 12.
- Aim :To raise public awareness of the value of neutrality in international relations.
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International Mountain Day 2020: Observed on Dec 11
- The International Mountain Day is observed on December 11 every year.
- Theme of 2020 – Mountain biodiversity
- The first International Mountain Day was celebrated in 2003.
- The United Nations had declared 2002 as the UN International Year of Mountains.
Why is International Mountain Day celebrated?
- It is a UN designated day to celebrate the rich biodiversity, as well as address the threats mountains face.
- Purpose : To create awareness about the importance to life, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development and to build alliances that will bring positive change to mountain peoples and environments around the world.
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World Human Rights Day on 10 December 2020:
- Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December – the day on which the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- The UDHR is a milestone document that proclaims the inalienable rights to which everyone is entitled as a human being – regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
- Human Rights Day 2020 theme – Recover Better – Stand Up for Human Rights.
- Humans Rights Day was formally established on December 4, 1950.
About UDHR
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. It sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected and it has been translated into over 500 languages.
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International Anti-Corruption Day 2020: Observed On Dec 9
- The first International Anti-Corruption Day was celebrated across the world in the year 2005.
- The General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the convention against corruption on October 31, 2003.
- The UN designated December 9 International Anti-Corruption Day in 2005
- The day intends to raise awareness on the importance of a corruption-free society
- International Anti-Corruption Day 2020: Theme – United Against Corruption
- The theme focuses on corruption as one of the biggest obstacles to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime 2020: Dec 9
- In September 2015, the United Nations General Assembly established 9 December as the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime.
- The 9th of December is the anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (the “Genocide Convention”).
Purpose of the day:
- The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the Genocide Convention and its role in combating and preventing the crime of genocide, as defined in the Convention, and to commemorate and honour its victims.
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IIT Bombay Releases Urban Quality of Life Index: Mumbai Bagged the 1 st Place
- IIT-Bombay researchers have come up with an urban quality of life index tailored to the reality of life in India.
- The first time, they have factored in gender parity
- Chennai, it turns out, is the most women-friendly and Patna the least.
- Overall, Mumbai tops the list of 14, followed closely by Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai.
- The study found that Jaipur has the highest crime rate against women, Chennai has the lowest .
About IIT- Bombay
- Established in 1958
- Located in Powai, Mumbai
PM virtually inaugurates construction of Agra Metro project in UP
- Prime Minister NarendraModi is set to inaugurate the phase one of construction of the Agra metro project via videoconferencing on 7 thdec.
- Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandi Ben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath marked their virtual presence on the occasion.
- The Agra metro project comprises two corridors with a total length of 29.4 km and will connect major tourist attractions like TajMahal, Agra Fort, Sikandra with railway stations and bus stands.
- The estimated cost of the construction of the project is Rs 8,379.62 crore and it will be completed in five years, an official stated.
- The project will benefit Agra’s population of 26 lakh and also cater to more than 60 lakh tourists who visit the historic city every year. It will provide an environment-friendly mass rapid transit system to Agra.
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International Civil Aviation Day 2020 : Dec 7
- The International Civil Aviation Day 2020 will be observed all over the world on December 7.
- The day is commemorated to help generate and reinforce worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviation to the social and economic development of countries.
- International Civil Aviation Day was first observed in the year 1994 as part of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s 50th-anniversary activities.
- The United Nations General Assembly officially recognised December 7 as International Civil Aviation Day in the UN system in 1996.
About ICAO
- Headquarters – Montreal, Canada
- Founded – 7 th December 1944
International Armed Forces Flag Day Observed on Dec 7
- Armed Forces Flag Day is marked in India every year on December 7 since 1949. Interestingly, the Centre, this year, has declared that Armed Forces Flag Day would be celebrated throughout December.
- The Day provides us an opportunity to honour the sacrifices made by defence personnel in the line of duty.
- The Day also urges citizens to support defence personnel and their families by contributing to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF).
- To celebrate the day, all three branches of the Indian armed forces – the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Navy arrange a variety of shows, carnivals, dramas and other entertainment programmes to showcase to the general public the efforts of their personnel to ensure national security.
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International Day of Banks Observed on Dec 4
- Every December 4th is International Bank Day to recognize the important role of the banking system in improving living standards.
- It also recognizes the great potential of multilateral development banks and other international development banks in financing sustainable development and providing expertise.
- On December 19, 2019, the UNGA – United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution 74/245, designating December 4 as International Banking Day.
World Soil Day : Dec 5
- The theme for World Soil Day 2020 is Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity. World Soil Day also highlights the growing problem due to population expansion.
- It aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being by addressing the growing challenges in soil management, fighting soil biodiversity loss, increasing soil awareness, and encouraging governments, organizations, communities, and individuals around the world to commit to proactively improving soil health.
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DRI celebrates 63rd Founding Day
- The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) is celebrating its 63rd Founding Day on 4th of December, 2020.
- This time the celebration will be done virtually on a digital platform in the presence of the Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman along with the Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs Shri Anurag Singh Thakur.
- As part of this year’s Founding Day celebrations, a panel discussion on Trade Based Money Laundering is also organised through video conferencing with the representatives from Australian Border Force, HM Revenue and Customs, Customs Administration of the Netherlands and INTERPOL as panelists.
About DRI
- Headquarters – New Delhi
- Founded – 4 th December 1957
Indian Navy Day – Dec 4
- Indian Navy Day is observed on December 4th to celebrate the achievements and role of the naval force of the country.
- The theme of Navy Day 2020 is Indian Navy Combat Ready, Credible & Cohesive.
About Indian Navy:
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is the Father of Indian Navy.
- Indian Navy Day is also celebrated each year to work towards securing marine borders and bolstering relationships with other countries through joint exercises, humanitarian missions and relief operations.
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Vocal for Local – Hunar Haat Invites artisans and craftsmen organised at Rampur and Lucknow
- HunarHaat will be organised at Numaish Ground, Rampur from 18th to 27th of this month and Shilp Gram, Lucknow from 23rd to 31st January next year.
- The theme will be Vocal for Local with focus on indigenous Indian toys (Swadeshi toys). Artisans and craftsmen from 27 States and UTs will bring their indigenous exquisite handmade products for display and sale at these HunarHaats.

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