Daily Prelims notes 14 February 2022 Table Of Contents CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROBIOTICS YOGHURT FOR A LONG & HEALTHY LIFE COSMIC SWEET SPOTS EMISSIONS FROM PADDY CULTIVATION ILO CONVENTIONS SRI LANKA DEBT CRISIS INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF) FRENCH SETTLEMENTS IN INDIA CAPITAL GAINS TAX (CGT) EOS-04 INDIA’S FIRST SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATON UNIT BY 2024 […]
INDIA’S FIRST SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATON UNIT BY 2024 TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is likely to target 2024 for the formal opening of the country’s first semiconductor fabrication unit. As a part of the plan, the Centre has lined up incentive support for companies engaged in […]
EOS-04 TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its earth observation satellite EOS-4 and two co-passenger technology demonstrator and scientific satellites on Monday from the first launch pad at the country’s only spaceport in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh The spacecraft will also carry the INS-2DT technology demonstrator satellite, […]
CAPITAL GAINS TAX (CGT) TOPIC: Economy Context- In an almost 10-fold increase in tax collections from stock markets, the government is expecting to collect Rs 60,000-80,000 crore this financial year as a tax on capital gains in the stock markets as against Rs 6,000-8,000 crore in the previous fiscal. Concept- Capital Gains Tax: […]
FRENCH SETTLEMENTS IN INDIA TOPIC: Indian History Context- The Registry Building, a two storey structure at Chandernagore built in 1875 and a symbol of French settlement of the colonial town, has been awaiting restoration for a long time. Concept- French Settlements in India: The French settlement in India began in 1673. By the […]
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF) TOPIC: IR Context- Sri Lankan government is divided on seeking support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to address its economic crisis due to its stringent conditions which may further erode social welfare schemes that are crucial to prevent starvation at such a critical time. Concept- IMF Lending: The […]
SRI LANKA DEBT CRISIS TOPIC: IR Context- A group of senior parliamentarians in Sri Lanka, including some aligned to the government, have called for an “orderly negotiated postponement” of outstanding foreign debt, and corrective policy measures including a “strong social welfare scheme”, to combat the island nation’s economic crisis. Concept- Sri Lanka Economic […]