Vista dome Coach Subject: Tourism and art and culture Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off eight trains from different parts of the country to Kevadia in Narmada district, where the Statue of Unity is located. Concept: It is a state-of-the-art coach made by Indian Railways, designed to provide passengers with travel comfort as well […]
Gucchi Mushroom Subject: Economy / GI tag Context: GI tag has been sought for India’s costliest mushroom ‘Gucchi mushroom’. Concept: It grows in J&K’s Doda district. On the back of saffron from state receiving GI tag, now the demand is for Gucchi to be given GI tag. Locally called Gucchi, or Morel, the […]
Smoking and vegetarianism could be protective against SARS-CoV-2 infection: CSIR survey Subject: Health Context: CSIR survey in different parts of India conducted on its employee has claimed Smoking and vegetarianism could be ‘protective’ against SARS-CoV-2 infection, however, causes have not been established. Concept: The aim of survey is to build a medical cohort […]
Blue and green hydrogen Subject: Economy Context: Oil-Rich Abu Dhabi Targets Hydrogen as Future Export Fuel. Concept: Abu Dhabi is planning to use two of its sovereign wealth funds to turn the petroleum-rich emirate into an exporter of blue and green hydrogen. Munich-based Siemens Energy is already building a hydrogen demonstration plant at […]
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Subject: International agencies Context: Iran asked UN’s nuclear watchdog to stop publishing unnecessary details about its nuclear program. Concept: Post-USA’s withdrawal from Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action as part of Iran and P5+1 (EU)’s nuclear deal framework Iran has been pushing for protection of deal or it will […]
Ustad Mustafa Khan Subject: Arts and Culture Context: Winner of Padma Shri in 1991, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2003, Padma Bhushan in 2006 and Padma Vibhushan in 2018, Ustad Mustafa Khan died recently. Concept: He belonged to Rampur Sahaswangharana and was part of the Hindustani Classical music tradition. Rampur Sahaswangharana is a […]
Ammonia as pollutant Subject: Environment Context: An inspection done by expert committee from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) in 2018 reported high levels of Ammonia in Yamuna river between Haryana’s Hathnikund and Delhi’s Wazirabad barrage coming from Haryana drains. Concept: National Green Tribunal-appointed Yamuna […]
G7 Subject: International bodies Context: UK has invited Indian PM along with the South Korea and Australia as the guest countries. Concept: G7 summit will be held in Cornwall in UK this year. It will be first in-person summit in two years. The invitation to three countries is seen as potential expansion into D-10 […]
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Daily Prelims Notes 17 January 2021 By Santosh Sir All 6 Prelims qualified 4 CSE Mains qualified If I can do it, you can too Table Of Contents Consultative Committee of Parliament Contempt Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court Startup India Seed Fund Net metering National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Right to Protest Trans […]