Properties of Lithium Subject – Science and Tech Context – Lithium prices may rise further on supply shortage Concept – lithium (Li), chemical element of Group 1 (Ia) in the periodic table, the alkali metal group, lightest of the solid elements. It is a soft, silvery-white alkali metal. Under standard conditions, it is […]
Thermal Coal vs Coking coal Subject – Geography Context – Thermal, coking coal prices may weaken Concept – Coal is a type of sedimentary rock that is combustible. It appears in black or brownish-black colour. Mostly, coal contains carbon and variable amounts of other chemical elements such as hydrogen, sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen. […]
Digital lending Subject – Economy Context – Digital lending: RBI panel pitches for tougher norms, separate law Concept – Digital lending is the process of availing credit online. It consists of lending through web platforms or mobile apps, by taking advantage of technology for authentication and credit assessment. Its increased popularity amongst new-age […]
Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016 (RERA) Subject – Governance Context – SC verdict on real estate Act benefits homebuyers Concept – The Act seeks to protect home-buyers as well as help boost investments in the real estate sector by bringing efficiency and transparency in the sale/purchase of real estate. The Act […]
Shale Oil Subject – Geography Context – Cairn Oil & Gas has announced that it is partnering US-based Halliburton to start shale exploration in the Lower Barmer Hill formation, Western Rajasthan Concept – Shale gas and oil is defined as natural gas & oil from shale formations. The shale acts as both the […]
Daily Prelims Notes 18 November 2021 Table Of Contents 10 Tribal Museums Fairs in India Odisha Temple Architecture Animal Husbandry Dept signs MoU with Food Processing Ministry Strategic Oil Reserves Rural Connectivity Boost COP26 Coal Reference WTO Farm Talks Countries of Particular Concern: US The International Court of Justice (Review and Reconsideration) Bill […]
Anglo – Indians Subject – Polity Context – Anglo-Indian leaders meet Naqvi Concept – The Anglo-Indian community in India traces its origins to an official policy of the British East India Company to encourage marriages of its officers with local women. The term Anglo-Indian first appeared in the Government of India Act, 1935. […]
Memorandum of Procedure (MoP) Subject – Polity Context – Chief Justice of the Madras High Court Sanjib Banerjee has been abruptly transferred to head the Meghalaya High Court. Concept – Memorandum of Procedure (MoP) is an agreement between the judiciary and the government. It contains a set of guidelines for making appointments to […]
Arogya Sanjeevani Scheme Subject – Governance Context – A new NITI Aayog report defies accepted logic that universal health coverage entails a strong role for the Government Concept – Under the guidelines, IRDAI asked the general and health insurers to offer product that can take care of basic health needs of customers with […]