Daily Prelims Notes 25 February 2023 Table Of Contents Carbon Calculator Mercury Pollution Net-zero buildings Great Backyard Bird Count Low tides and drought: Why have Venice’s famous canals gone dry? FATF suspends membership of Russia NSE Indices unveils municipal bond index Government to amend offshore mining law Environmental cost of Russia-Ukraine War FM […]
Caveat Petition Subject : Polity Section :Judiciary Concept : Apex Court bench headed by CJI D Y Chandrachud reprimanded a law student for filing a caveat in “Shailendra Mani Tripathi v. Union of India & Others”, a petition seeking menstrual leave for female students and working women across Indian institutions It added that […]
INS Sindhukesari Subject :Geography Section : Places in news Concept : INS Sindhukesari has become the first Indian submarine to dock in Jakarta, Indonesia. The submarine, which was on operational deployment, travelled through the Sunda Strait and undertook the maiden docking in Indonesia for Operational Turnaround. It significantly expands the area operational reach […]
FSSAI notifies comprehensive group standards for millets Subject : Polity Section: National body Concept : The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has specified a comprehensive group standard for millets w.e.f. 1st September 2023. It has notified Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Second Amendment Regulations, 2023. […]
FM highlights rising debt vulnerabilities in G20 Finance meet Subject : International Relations Section : International Events Concept : Speaking at inaugural session of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors (FMCBG) meeting, Finance Minister highlighted rising debt vulnerabilities in many developing countries and sought views from G20 member nations on ‘multilateral […]
Environmental cost of Russia-Ukraine War Subject : International Relations / Environment Concept : The conflict in Ukraine has racked up environmental costs that will far outlive the actual fighting. How the Russia-Ukraine war induced destruction? Fighting-induced destruction : The conflict has seen many damages with incidents involving nuclear power plants, energy infrastructure, mines […]
Government to amend offshore mining law Subject: Economy Concept: The Ministry of Mines is planning to map offshore mineral blocks to mine polymetallic nodules. This follows the Ministry’s efforts to open up the sector to private miners after bringing in amendments to the Offshore Area Mineral (Development & Regulation) Act, 2002. Composite License […]
NSE Indices unveils municipal bond index Subject : Economy Sections : Msc Concept : NSE Indices Ltd., an arm of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), had introduced the country’s first municipal bond index. The new Nifty India Municipal Bond Index will track the performance of municipal bonds issued by Indian municipal […]
FATF suspends membership of Russia Subject : International Relation Section : International Organizations Concept : Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has suspended Russia’s membership over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The move marks the first suspension of a country from the Financial Action Task Force. In a statement, it said that Russia’s actions are […]
Low tides and drought: Why have Venice’s famous canals gone dry? Subject: Geography Section: Places in News Context: Some of Venice’s iconic secondary canals have almost dried up in the past few days, rendering it impossible for water taxis, gondolas and even ambulance boats to navigate. Details: Experts say the reason is a […]