SARDAR SAROVAR DAM IS PROVIDING IRRIGATION WATER IN SUMMER FOR FIRST TIME Subject : Economy / Infrastructure Context : Called the ‘lifeline of Gujarat’, the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam usually has no water for irrigation during summers. However, this year the dam had 122.72 metres with live storage of 1,711 million cubic metres […]
PETROL AND DIESEL PRICES ARE CONTINUING TO RISE IN INDIA Subject : Economy Context : Petrol has crossed the Rs 100 mark in at least six states as a result of a Rs 4.9 per litre hike in its price since the beginning of May. Concept : Fuel price dynamics in India Retail […]
ORIGIN AND SIGNIFICANCE OF PRIDE MONTH Subject : Current Events Context : In many parts of the world, June is the ‘Gay Pride Month’, dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ community and their struggle against discrimination and social ostracization. Concept : June month is celebrated as the Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or […]
SAN FRANCISCO IS LEADING THE WAY TO HERD IMMUNITY Subject : Science & tech Context : Top epidemiologists have predicted that San Francisco, California will be the first major American city to arrive at the possible endgame of the pandemic — herd immunity. Concept : Experts believe San Francisco’s vaccination drive is largely […]
CABINET APPROVES 5 MHz SPECTRUM FOR RAILWAYS Subject : Economy Context : The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the allotment of 5 Mhz spectrum in the premium 700 MHz band to the Railways for captive use in areas of public safety and security services. Concept : With this spectrum, the Railways will introduce […]
VISION DOCUMENT OF PHASE 3 E OURTS WAS RELEASED Subject: Governance Context: The e-Committee of the Supreme Court of India recently released its draft vision document for Phase III of the e-Courts project. Phases I and II had dealt with digitization of the judiciary, i.e., e-filing, tracking cases online, uploading judgments online, etc. […]
Daily Practice Sheet 10 June 2021 Daily Prelims Topic How San Francisco is leading the way to herd immunity: Origin and significance of pride month: What is the reason for high diesel and petrol prices: Petrol and Diesel Prices Sardar Sarovar dam How is UN Secretary-General appointed Mixing Vaccine: Explained: Mixing Covid-19 […]