WORLD’S SMALLEST REPTILE Subject : Environment Context :A chameleon discovered in the island country of Madagascar by scientists from Germany and Madagascar may be the world’s smallest adult reptile. The discovery has been reported in the journal Scientific Reports. Concept : The team found one male and one female of the species, named […]
GEO THERMAL ENERGY PROJECT Subject : Economy Context : ONGC to carry out India’s first geothermal energy project in Ladakh. Concept : This MoU, which was signed in the presence of Ladakh Lieutenant Governor, is the first step towards creating a Carbon Neutral Ladakh, a clarion call given by Prime Minister of India […]
UNHRC Subject : International Organisations Context : The US announced plans Monday to re-engage with the United Nations human rights council (UNHRC), from which Donald Trump withdrew almost three years ago, as the Biden administration reverses another move away from multilateral organizations and agreements. Concept : The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) […]
CHIPKO MOVEMENT Subject : Environment Context : In Raini, village of Chipko movement, people spending nights in forests. Concept : In fear of a recurrence of more calamites after disaster struck the area on Sunday, residents of Raini village spent Sunday night in the forest, about 1-km from their homes. Chipko movement: Chipko […]
D614G MUTANT VIRUS Subject : Science & technology Context : A team of scientists at the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG) in Kalyani has pointed to a biological reason behind the slower spread of the D614G mutant coronavirus in Asia compared to Europe and the USA. Concept : D614G mutation When the […]
NATIONAL MONUMENTS AUTHORITY Subject : National Organisation Context: Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Prahlad Singh Patel on Monday announced the withdrawal of draft heritage bylaws for development around the Jagannath temple in Puri. Concept : It is established under The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2010 […]
INDIAN CYBER COORDINATION CENTRE Subject: Governance Context: Cybercrime cell of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has started a new programme under which citizens can participate as volunteers to identify, flag and report to the Government illegal and unlawful content, including child pornography, rape, terrorism, radicalisation and anti-national activities. Concept : MHA’s Indian […]
LANDSLIDE LAKE OUTBURST FLOOD Subject: Geography Context : New evidence suggests that the incident may have been caused by a breach in a temporary pool or lake formed by obstructions due to landslides or snow avalanches — an event described as a Landslide Lake Outburst Flood (LLOF). Concept: Glaciologists and geologists identified a […]
Daily Practice Sheet 9 February 2021 By Santosh Sir All 6 Prelims qualified 4 CSE Mains qualified If I can do it, you can too Daily Prelims Topic Landslide Lake Outburst Flood (LLOF) Proglacial lake Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre National Monument Authority D614G mutant Chipko movement World’s smallest reptile UNHRC India’s […]
Context: TN Governor Remission