Herd immunity against Deltavariant difficult Subject – Science and Tech Context – Herd immunity against Delta variant difficult, shows study Concept – The severe outbreak of Covid in Delhi this year showed that the Delta variant can infect individuals previously infected by a different variant, highlighting the challenges of reaching herd immunity against […]
Govt removes export restrictions on diagnostic kits and reagents Subject – Economy Context – Govt removes export restrictions on diagnostic kits and reagents Concept – The Centre has removed restrictions on the export of all diagnostic kits and reagents, including instruments used in detection of Covid infection, making exports free as there are […]
WhatsApp adds encrypted back-up for text messages Subject – Science and Tech Context – WhatsApp adds encrypted back-up for text messages Concept – At a time when Indian authorities have asked instant messaging company WhatsApp to put in place a system to pinpoint the originator of messages, the Facebook-owned company has added another […]
Global Hunger Index Calculation Subject – Governance Context – Centre questions Global Hunger Index Concept – Global Hunger Index — prepared by Ireland-based aid agency Concern Worldwide and Germany-based Welt Hunger Hilfe — has ranked India at 101 down from 94 in 2020. India’s neighbours China, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are positioned […]
Nihang Sikhs Subject – Art and Culture Context – Nihangs – the Sikh sect in spotlight after Singhu lynching Concept – Nihang is an order of Sikh warriors, characterised by blue robes, antiquated arms such as swords and spears, and decorated turbans surmounted by steel quoits. According to Sikh historian Dr Balwant Singh […]
Seven new defence CPSEs created Subject – Defence and Security Context – Seven new defence CPSEs created Concept – Prime minister Narendra Modi announced creation of seven state-run defence companies that will enjoy full functional autonomy and have decisive R&D orientation. The assets of the over 200-year-old Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), including its […]
Non power consumption of coal Subject – Economy Context – Coal’s now only for power and profits Concept – State-owned Coal India has asked its subsidiaries not to auction coal, except for the power sector. “In view of the current low stock position at the powerhouse end, supply of coal is being prioritised […]
International Day of Rural Women Subject – Agriculture Context – International Day of Rural Women – October 15 Concept – Over 70 per cent of rural women in India are engaged in agriculture. Women carry out a large portion of the farm work as cultivators and agricultural labourers. Yet, in most instances, they […]
Daily Prelims Notes 15 October 2021 Table Of Contents Palm Oil Imports The China-Taiwan tussle BSF powers and jurisdiction International E-Waste Day UN Human Rights Council Global Hunger Index 2021 The declining monsoon rainfall in Punjab over last two decades Customs duty waiver on edible oil imports WHO says it may be ‘last […]
Govt Fixes Subsidy For Potash Derived From Molasses Subject – Agriculture Context – The Centre on Thursday said it has fixed subsidy on potash derived from molasses (PDM) for the first time under the Nutrient Based Subsidy, a move expected to reduce the country’s dependence on mineral-based potash. Concept – The Centre on […]