How Fish swim? TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- In a new study, researchers at the Harbin Engineering University in China have unravelled the mechanism that drives the fish forward while swimming. Concept- Through precise control of body fluctuations, pressure fields are created in the form of movable vortex pairs of high and low […]
CARBON CAPTURE BY FORESTS TOPIC: Environment Context- Conservationists have noted plantations outside forest don’t capture carbon efficiently or make up for biodiversity losses. Trees on forest edges may grow faster than those inside. Concept- Forests as Storehouses of carbon: The forest in the world that are major storehouses of carbon. In net, forests […]
CHEETAH REINTRODUCTION TOPIC: Environment Context- An expert team of wildlife officials from Madhya Pradesh, the Indian Forest Department and the Wildlife Institute of India that visited Namibia but a formal Memorandum of Under standing (MoU) regarding the transfer is yet to be signed. Concept- Action Plan for Reintroduction of cheetah in India: With […]
OPERATION GANGA TOPIC: IR Context- Centre launches Operation Ganga to bring back citizens stranded in Ukraine via Romania, Hungary. Concept- The Indian government has successfully brought back 250 more citizens from Ukraine in the evacuation mission named Operation Ganga. Air India is also operating a flight from Hungary The Air India (AI)-192 special […]
UNSC RESOLUTIONS TOPIC: IR Context- India, along with China and the UAE, abstained from the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution sponsored by the U.S. and Albania on Saturday, that sought to condemn Russian aggression and called for the immediate withdrawal of Russian military from Ukraine. Concept- About UNSC Resolutions: United Nations resolutions […]
Daily Prelims Notes 26 February 2022 Table Of Contents NATIONAL PARKS & WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES FDI ATMANIRBHARTA IN DEFENCE LOKTAK LAKE TECHNOLOGICAL SINGULARITY DUGONG CONSERVATION RESERVE CENTRAL SECRETARIAT SERVICE HIGH COURT JUDGES TELECOM REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF INDIA (TRAI) INDIA- JAPAN MILITARY EXERCISE Ahom warrior Lachit Borphukan and the battles of Alaboi & Saraighat […]
Ahom warrior Lachit Borphukan and the battles of Alaboi & Saraighat TOPIC: History Context- Assam Chief Minister HimantaBiswaSarma had announced a number of projects in connection with the 400th birth anniversary of LachitBorphukan. Concept- LachitBorphukan: Born on 24th November, 1622, Borphukan was known for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat, 1671 in […]
INDIA- JAPAN MILITARY EXERCISE TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- India-Japan joint military drill begins in Belagavi on Sunday. Concept- Dharma Guardian exercise: Indian and Japanese armies to start their annual Dharma Guardian exercise in Karnataka over the weekend. The exercise will begin on February 27 and go on till March 10 at the […]
TELECOM REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF INDIA (TRAI) TOPIC: Economy Context- The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has urged TRAI to expedite submission of its recommendations on 5G spectrum auctions. Concept- About TRAI: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) was established in 1997 by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997. The head office […]
HIGH COURT JUDGES TOPIC: Polity Context- Union Law Secretary Anoop Kumar Mendiratta on Friday was elevated as a judge of the Delhi High Court. Concept- Appointment of High Court Judges: Article 217 of the Constitution states that the Judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President in consultation with the […]