Daily Prelims Notes 9 September 2022 Table Of Contents Voters in Chile have overwhelmingly rejected a new constitution which was due to replace the one drawn up under Gen Augusto Pinochet’s military rule. Unemployment rate lowest since 2019; workforce participation largely unchanged The Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, was instituted in January […]
Voters in Chile have overwhelmingly rejected a new constitution which was due to replace the one drawn up under Gen Augusto Pinochet’s military rule. Subject: Polity Section: In a referendum, almost 62% voted against the progressive draft. The margin of the defeat is much larger than opinion polls had suggested. Background: The process […]
Queen Elizabeth’s reign in numbers Subject: Polity Section: Basic Queen Elizabeth II was the 40th monarch in England since Norman King William the Conqueror obtained the crown. Her reign of 70 years, 7 months and 2 days was the longest in the history of what became the United Kingdom. During that time, she […]
Wildlife panel OKs IAF base and other infra in Ladakh sanctuaries near LAC Subject: Geography Section: The standing committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has cleared the setting up of a new IAF base in Ladakh where Indian and Chinese troops have been facing off along the Line of Actual Control […]
Heckler’s veto cannot be allowed- petitioner tells Supreme Court Subject :Polity Section: Constitution Wearing a hijab in the street does not offend public order, but can schools not intervene to maintain public order if a student wears it to school, the Supreme Court asked on September 8, 2022. To this, senior advocate DevadauttKamat, […]
India slips 2 places on HDI as Covid-19 reverses global gains Subject : Governance Section: Indices Human Development Report (HDR) It is released by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). Human Development Index Based on three Basic Dimensions of Human Development: A long and healthy life, Access to knowledge, and A decent standard […]