J&K DELIMITATION DRAFT TOPIC: Polity Context- The J&K Delimitation Commission has come out with a fresh interim report proposing the redrawing of many Assembly and the lone Lok Sabha constituencies in Kashmir, besides the allocation of one more seat to the division and six more to Jammu. Concept- The commission has proposed the […]
CRYPTOCURRENCIES TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- In her Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a 30% tax on income earned from transfer of virtual digital assets. Concept- The Government is yet to recognise cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. What would be the tax component for income from virtual digital assets? The Budget […]
HAVANA SYNDROME TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- A recent U.S. intelligence report says that ‘Havana Syndrome’ —a collection of symptoms and related brain injuries, reported by U.S. officials, particularly diplomats in embassies. Concept- What is Havana Syndrome? ‘Havana Syndrome’ is a colloquial name given to a set of symptoms such as dizziness, hearing […]
ANTARCTIC MICROBES MAY HELP IN PLASTIC CLEAN UP TOPIC: Environment Context- A team of Argentine scientists is using microorganisms native to Antarctica to explore the idea of cleaning up pollution from fuels and, potentially, plastics in the pristine expanses of the white continent. Concept- The tiny microbes munch through the waste, creating a […]
Daily Practice Sheet 5 February 2022 Daily Prelims Topic FREEDOM OF RELIGION WETLANDS NEW IT RULES FAST TRACKING VANDE BHARAT Z- CATEGORY SECURITY COMMITTEE ON MINIMUM SUPPORT PRICE DIGITAL CURRENCY & THEIR ECONOMIC VALUE EX-GRATIA PAYMENT TO COVID-19 VICTIMS GOLDEN LANGUR NANO MISSION DRONE RULES PRIVATE MEMBER BILL UNIFORM CIVIL CODE (UCC) […]