Daily Prelims Notes 23 June 2022 Table Of Contents Western Sahara dispute Worldwide oil-refining crunch How lightning kills and how to be safe when it strikes The importance of Snake Island, speck of land in the Black Sea, where Ukraine has bombed Russia Governor Powers, floor test law under spotlight Four new corals […]
Governor Powers, floor test law under spotlight Subject: polity Section: Federalism Context: As the Maharashtra political crisis continues to play out with the Shiv Sena headed for a split and CM Uddhav Thackeray possibly losing majority, the Governor’s powers under the Constitution to call for a floor test takes centre stage. Concept: Article 174(2)(b) of the Constitution […]
Rupee hits a new low on worries over hike in US interest rates Subject: Economy Section: External sector The rupee hit a fresh record low of 78.38 against the dollar on Wednesday amidst growing concerns over global growth prospects. The weak global cues also hit benchmark equity indices as it closed over one […]
Digital wearables can expose users to cyberattacks Subject: Science and Technology Section: Awareness in IT Digital wearables, smartwatches and fitness trackers pose unique threats to the security and privacy of customer data. By connecting a wearable to an extended ecosystem, one is exposing a larger attack surface. Cybersecurity experts look at this as […]
Israel uncovers remains of mosque Subject: International relations Section: Mapping Discovery sheds light on region’s transition from Christianity to Islam. The remains of the mosque are believed to be more than 1,200 years old. The mosque located in the Negev desert contains “a square room and a wall facing the direction of Mecca”. […]
Droupadi Murmu a Santhal Women nominated by NDA for President post Subject: Geography Section: Human Geography Santhal People The Santal or Santhal, are a Munda ethnic group native to India. Santals are the largest tribe in the Jharkhand state of India in terms of population and are also found in the states of […]
GST Tax Rates Subject: Economy Section: Fiscal policy The introduction of a uniform GST was a watershed moment in India since the country’s earlier regime of taxes and cesses, both at the Centre and the States, was a big barrier to free trade and economic growth and was a cesspool of corruption. While […]
Four new corals recorded from Indian waters Subject: Environment Section: Ecosystem Context: Scientists have recorded four species of azooxanthellate corals for the first time from Indian waters. These new corals were found from the waters of Andaman and Nicobar Islands What is Azooxanthellate corals? Corals: Coral polyps are tiny and fleshy sea anemones […]
The importance of Snake Island, speck of land in the Black Sea, where Ukraine has bombed Russia Subject: International relations Section: Mapping Context: Ukraine has said it has caused “significant losses” to the Russian military in airstrikes on Zmiinyi Island, also known as Snake Island, in the Black Sea. As the Russia-Ukraine conflict rages on, […]