5 Sikh takhts Subject – Art and Culture Context – PM to lay foundation stone for ₹42,750-cr projects in UP. The green field expressway will connect key Sikh religious sites at SultanpurLodhi, Goindwal Sahib, Khadoor Sahib, Tarn Taran and the holy Hindu shrine of Vaishno Devi in Katra. Concept – Takht is a […]
Green Hydrogen Subject – Environment Context – Green hydrogen is the ‘fuel of the future’, says Gadkari Concept – Green hydrogen is produced by splitting water using electricity generated from solar panels or through wind turbines. When produced using fossil fuels, it is not classified as green hydrogen. Hydrogen is known to be […]
India to surpass China as 3rd largest user of Ethanol Subject – Environment Context – India to surpass China as 3rd largest user of Ethanol Concept – India is on course to race past China as the world’s third largest ethanol consumer by 2026 as it accelerates the transformation towards a clean energy […]
New Covid variant ‘IHU’ Subject – Science and Tech Context – New Covid variant ‘IHU’ identified in France Concept – Known as ‘IHU’, the B.1.640.2 variant has been reported by researchers at Institute IHU Mediterranee Infection in at least 12 cases, and has been linked to travel to the African country Cameroon. However, […]
Blizzard Subject – Geography Context – Winter storm pounds Washington; federal offices shut down, schools delay resumption Concept – A blizzard is a dangerous weather event, bringing with it frigid temperatures, howling winds, and decreased visibility. Blizzards can be deadly, which is why it is important that meteorologists accurately measure atmospheric conditions and […]
United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Subject – IR Context – The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has challenged the order passed by a Canadian court in the case related to Devas Multimedia Concept – To know about UNCITRAL, please refer November 2021 DPN.
Government securities (G-Secs) Subject – Economy Context – G-Secs yield tops 6.5 per cent Concept – Bond yields and prices are inversely correlated and move in opposite directions. What are government securities, or g-secs? These are debt instruments issued by the government to borrow money. The two key categories are treasury bills – […]
Daily Prelims Notes 4 January 2022 Table Of Contents Importance of migratory birds in an era of climate change Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Small Value Digital Payments in Offline Mode Carbon Capture and Global Warming Reports and Indices Double Deflation The shelf life of Covid-19 vaccines GitHub MSMEs […]
Treaty on Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Subject – IR Context – World powers vow to stop spread of nuclear weapons Concept – The NPT is a multilateral treaty aimed at limiting the spread of nuclear weapons including three elements: (1) non-proliferation, (2) disarmament, and (3) peaceful use of nuclear energy. These elements […]