Climate change fuelling rise in extreme weather events Subject: Geography Section : Physical geography Context: According to IMD climate change has hampered the ability of forecasting agencies to make predictions accurately. Analysis of the study- An analysis of the day-to-day rainfall data since 1970 shows that the number of very heavy rainfall days […]
What is an IMEI number, how can police use it in cases of mobile phone theft? Subject: Science and Technology Section: Awareness in AI and computer Context With rising cases of mobile phone snatching in the national capital, the Delhi Police is now planning to close ranks with internet service providers and the […]
Petition to recognise minorities at district level is contrary to law: Supreme Court Subject: Polity Section: Judiciary Context A Bench of Justices U. U. Lalit and S. Ravindra Bhat remarked that minority status of linguistic and religious communities have to be considered State wise. The judge was referring to the majority verdict given […]
House panel bats for equality in guardianship Subject: Polity Section: Acts Context A mother and father should have equal rights as guardians of their children and the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act (HMGA), 1956 should be amended as it discriminates against women, a parliamentary panel has recommended in its report. Hindu Minority and […]
Daily Practice Sheet 8 August 2022 Daily Prelims Topics Record coral cover doesn’t necessarily mean the Great Barrier Reef is in good health All states had Covid fight role, federal structure is a model for world: PM Modi From Nalanda ruins, ‘university of future’ is ready with new campus, courses Tax to […]