International Convention
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- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Coding Decoding, Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Analogy, Analytical Reasoning (Counting Figures Reasoning), Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Syllogisms, Puzzle Solving (Puzzles), Venn Diagram, Clerical Aptitude, Verbal Classification
- General Awareness: Polity, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, History, Geography, Indian Economy, Environment, GK- Current Affairs, Static General Knowledge
- Quantitative Aptitude: Ratio and Proportion (Ratios), Data Interpretation, Mixture and Alligation, Number System, Speed Time and Distance, Percentage, Average, Arithmetic, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Partnership, Time and Work, Algebra, Mensuration and Geometry, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra
- English Comprehension: Vocabulary, Noun, Subject Verb Agreement (Verb Noun Agreement), Adjectives, Comprehension / Reading Comprehension / Unseen Passages (Critical Reasoning) (Paragraph Questions), Pronoun, Preposition, Articles, Adverb, Interjection, Conjunction, Modals, Determiner, Active Passive Voice (Voice), Direct and Indirect Speech, Verbal Analogy (Word Based Analogy), Cloze Test (Cloze Passage), Sentence Re-arrangements (Para Jumbles) (Narrative Sequencing), Sentence Correction (Error Correction), Sentence Completion (Fill in the blanks)
- MOCK TEST:
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The video presents a lecture on international conventions, defining them as formal, binding agreements among member states of the United Nations. The first slide explains that these conventions are treaties aimed at promoting international cooperation, peace, and development, and are typically formed to address global issues like climate change, biodiversity, and human rights. Specific examples provided include the Paris Agreement (2015), the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD, 1992), and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES, 1973). The second slide provides a 'Hard Term Meaning' section, defining 'Convention' as a formal and legally binding agreement between nations on specific global issues, and 'Member States' as countries that are officially part of an international organization such as the United Nations. The instructor uses on-screen text and handwritten annotations to emphasize key terms.
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0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00
The video begins with a slide titled '1. International Convention'. The on-screen text defines an International Convention as an agreement among member states of the United Nations (UN) that acts as a formal treaty (binding agreement) to promote international cooperation, peace, and development. It states these conventions are formed to address global issues such as climate change, biodiversity, human rights, and environment protection. The slide lists three examples: the Paris Agreement (2015) on Climate Change, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD, 1992), and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES, 1973). Throughout this segment, the instructor adds handwritten annotations in green ink, circling and underlining key terms like 'Treaty', 'Convention', 'Agreement', 'Paris Agreement', 'CBD', and 'CITES' to emphasize their importance.
2:00 – 2:22 02:00-02:22
The slide transitions to a new section titled 'Hard Term Meaning:'. The on-screen text provides definitions for two key terms. 'Convention' is defined as 'A formal and legally binding agreement between nations on specific global issues.' 'Member States' is defined as 'Countries that are officially part of an international organization such as the United Nations.' The instructor's handwritten annotations from the previous slide are still visible, reinforcing the definitions of 'Convention' and 'Member States'.
The lecture systematically defines the concept of an international convention, starting with a broad definition and then providing concrete examples. It then reinforces the core terminology by offering formal definitions for 'Convention' and 'Member States', creating a clear and structured understanding of the topic for the student.