Daily Prelims Notes 20 August 2022 Table Of Contents Electricity Sector Which oils to use and how much: Do’s and don’ts of consuming fats How to destroy a ‘forever chemical’ PFAS Kerala did virtually nothing for Endosulfan victims for 5 years: SC Mining tragedy strikes Meghalaya once again Cheetahs from Namibia set to […]
Climate Bonds Initiative Subject: Environment Section: international Organization Context: Climate Bonds Initiative is an international organisation working to mobilise global capital for climate action. It achieve this through the development of the Climate Bonds Standard and Certification Scheme, Policy Engagement and Market Intelligence work. It empower our Partner organisations with the tools and […]
Cheetahs from Namibia set to reach in Sept: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav Subject : Environment Section: Biodiversity Context:Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has confirmed that the translocation of African cheetahs to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh is expected to culminate in September. Details: Eight cheetahs are expected from Namibia and Indian government […]
Mining tragedy strikes Meghalaya once again Subject: Geography Section: Economic Geography Context: At least one person was killed while another was critically injured after an alleged illegal coal mine collapsed on them in an early morning incident in the village of Urak (Riangdim), a remote hamlet close to Goreng under Shallang police station […]
Kerala did virtually nothing for Endosulfan victims for 5 years: SC Subject : Environment Section: Pollution Context :The Supreme Court has slammed the Kerala government for doing “virtually nothing” for Endosulfan pesticide exposure victims. The court said the State’s inaction was “appalling” and amounted to a breach of the apex court’s 2017 judgment, […]
How to destroy a ‘forever chemical’ PFAS Subject :Environment Section: Pollution Context Scientists discovering ways to eliminate perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, but this growing global health problem isn’t going away soon What are PFAS chemicals? PFAS chemicals seemed like a good idea at first. As Teflon, they made pots easier to clean starting […]
Which oils to use and how much: Do’s and don’ts of consuming fats Subject : science and technology Section: Health Context :Too much fat will burn our liver and heart very soon, given our lifestyle of little physical activity and uncontrolled diet. On quantity, there is relatively less debate: about 3-4 teaspoons should […]
Electricity Sector Subject :Economy Section: Infrastraucture Context:The National Load Dispatch Centre (NLDC) has banned discoms of Telangana from participating in the day ahead market with the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) for procuring energy on the grounds of non-payment of dues to Gencos despite making payments. Concept: National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) It is […]