International Olympic Day Subject : Current Events Context : The Prime Minister International Olympic Day 2021 has conveyed the pride that nation feels for those who have represented India in various Olympics over the years. Concept : The day was chosen by the International Olympic Committee in 1948. It aims to promote the […]
International Tea Day auction sets price record Subject : Current Events Context : The first International Tea Day special auction, held on a digital platform, in eastern Assam’s Jorhat, considered the tea capital of the region, fetched record prices. Concept : The auction was conducted on June 21 — a month after the […]
In a first- Rubber Board starts field trials in Assam Subject: Agriculture Context: In a major experiment in rubber farming, Rubber Board has started field trial of world’s first genetically modified (GM) rubber in Assam. Concept: GM Rubber was developed in biotechnology laboratory at Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII) in Puthuppally, Kottayam. […]
Daily Prelims Notes 22 June 2021 Table Of Contents Club for the Future Foundation Centre starts action against West Bengal ex-chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay Another illegal Bt Cotton gains root in Gujarat NSE-BSE bulk deals: IDBI Bank sells stake in Zicom Electronic Laurel Hubbard has become the first openly transgender athlete selected for […]
Changes to the Consumer Protection (E-commerce) Rules 2020 Subject : Governance Context : Recently, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India has sought comments /suggestions on proposed amendments the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020. Concept : Proposed amendments to Consumer Protection (E-commerce) Rules, 2020 It proposed that every e-commerce entity which intends […]
Indira Gandhi Canal Repair completed in record time Subject : Economy Context : In an engineering feat, the repair and relining of the Indira Gandhi Canal, the country’s longest canal which terminates in irrigation facilities in Thar desert, was accomplished in a record 60-day period amid the second wave of the pandemic, restoring […]
NATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING AUTHORITY (NFRA) Subject : National Organisations Context :NFRA has invited suggestions from public on consultation paper on NFRA’s engagement with its stakeholders. Concept : NFRA is an independent regulatory body set up under Section 132 of the Companies Act. It was established by the Central Government in October 2018. After […]
PAKISTAN MAKES PROGRESS ON TERROR FINANCE RATINGS Subject : International Relations Context : Pakistan improved its ratings with the Asia Pacific Group (APG) on Money Laundering ahead of a decision on its grey listing status later this month. Concept : Of the 40 parameters on anti-money laundering/combating financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) measures, Pakistan […]
INDIAN NAVY – BLUE WATER OPERATIONS WITH A GREEN FOOTPRINT Subject : Environment / Current Events Context : Indian Navy has adopted a comprehensive ‘Indian Navy Environment Conservation Roadmap (INECR)’ for synergising the aim of ‘Blue Water Operations with a Green Footprint’. Concept : Indian Navy commissioned one of its largest solar plant […]