Forex reserves Subject: Economy Context: Maintaining a winning streak, the forex reserves swelled by $835 million to reach another record high of $612.73 billion in the week ended July 16, 2021, data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed. The FCA a major component of the overall reserves — rose by $463 […]

    New sports in Olympics Subject: International Relations Context: The Tokyo Olympics are introducing four new sports — skateboarding, surfing, karate and sport climbing. Each travelled its own unique path to the Games. Concept: The epitome of the Olympic motto “citius, altius, fortius” (faster, higher, stronger). Karate The martial art that spread across Japan […]

    IMD Alerts Subject: Geography Context:  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an Orange alert for the districts of Kozhikode, Wayanad and Idukki and a Yellow alert in Thiruvananthapuram, predicting very heavy rains. Concept: The Meteorological Department issues alerts from time to time based on some selected colours. According to the Meteorological Department, the […]

    World Heritage Site Subject: Arts and Culture Context: A UNESCO commission report in June stated that large-scale infrastructure projects, including the Liverpool Waters residential and office complex as well as the Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium, would mean a loss of the character of the “maritime mercantile city” of Liverpool Concept: The UK ranks eighth […]

    Daily Practice Sheet 24 July 2021   Daily Prelims Topic Micro plastics Rivers and dams in Pune Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation Bird flu virus Renewable Energy Profile of India Special Economic Zone  Quality of life survey Unemployment rate The Joint Parliamentary Committee CPI(M)’s Brittas moves privilege motion against Law […]