Gulf of Gabes Subject: Geography Section: Mapping Context- A tanker carrying 750 tonnes of diesel fuel from Egypt to Malta sank saturday in the Gulf OfGabes off Tunisia Coast. Concept- Gulf of Gabes: The Gulf of Gabes also known as Lesser Syrtis contrasting with the Greater Syrtis in Libya, is a gulf on […]
What is Parboiled Rice and why Centre wants to stop purchasing it? Subject: Agriculture Section: MSP Context- Last week, Telangana CM and members of his Cabinet staged a protest demanding a uniform paddy procurement policy. The protest came after the Centre said it was stopping the purchase of excess parboiled rice, of which […]
Topic 1: Did inflation targeting killed India’s growth story? Topic 2: Hypocrisy has a bad connotation, but it offers a useful middle course in the world of geopolitics.
Daily Prelims Notes 17 April 2022 Table Of Contents Telecom Spectrum Auction Anti Nutrients Twistronics Ammonia Pollution In Yamuna Zomato defers quality policy 1. Telecom Spectrum Auction Subject: Science & tech Section: IT Context- Why are telecom companies upset with the regulator despite its proposal to cut prices by 40%? Concept- The […]
Zomato defers quality policy Subject: Governance Section: Corporate Governance Context: Zomato has decided to postpone the proposed plan to ban restaurants based on customer complaints about food quality until next month and has informed restaurants that it will seek feedback from them on how it can strengthen the policy before implementing it. Concept: […]
Ammonia Pollution In Yamuna Subject: Environment Section Pollution Context- Water supply was disrupted in parts of Delhi once again when ammonia levels in the Yamuna river remained high on Saturday, according to the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). Concept- What is Ammonia and what are its effects? Ammonia is a colourless gas and is […]
Twistronics Subject: Science & Tech Section: IT Context- Graphene material has been known to show exotic phases ranging from insulator to superconductor. Concept- About Twistronics: Twistronics (from twist and electronics) is the study of how the angle (the twist) between layers of two-dimensional materials can change their electrical properties. Materials such as bilayer […]
Anti Nutrients Subject: Science & Tech Section: Basic Context- Improving natural iron absorption from ironrich grains is a better strategy than chemical iron fortification of cereals. Concept- Iron Deficiency In India: The iron deficiency occurs less likely due to an iron deficient diet, and more likely due to poor absorption of dietary iron. […]