IQAir Report: Take the findings with a pinch of salt Subject :Environment Section: Pollution Context: Many developing countries, unlike India, do not have proper air monitoring systems; if they did, India’s ranking would be better. More on the News: The fifth World Air Quality Report by IQAir shows that India is still facing a […]
National Institute of Ocean Technology to set up green, self-powered desalination plant in Lakshadweep Subject : Geography Section: Physical Geography Context: NIOT is providing potable water in six islands of Lakshadweep using Low Temperature Thermal Desalination technology. More on the News: Stepping up from its ongoing initiative of providing potable water in six […]
Daily Prelims Notes 16 March 2023 Table Of Contents Eurasian otter raises hope for J&K stream Chenab River North Atlantic right whale Bioluminescent nights in Kerala’s Kumbalangi Governor cannot precipitate the fall of an elected govt.: SC Foreign lawyers and firms can operate in India, says BCI Too-Big-To-Fail banks Pre- Arrest Bail / […]
‘SUPER DOMINANT’ Subject: Economy Section: Msc Context: Referring to the parameters for assessing dominance, the ASG argued that Google qualified to be “Super Dominant” instead of being a mere “dominant” undertaking Concept: Section 4 of the Competition Act prohibits abuse of the dominant position of an enterprise in the market. Dominant position means a position of strength, enjoyed by an […]
Over 1000 licences issued to domestic toy manufacturing units by Bureau of Indian Standards: Consumer Affairs Ministry Subject: Schemes Details: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has granted 1097 licenses to domestic toy manufacturing units so far. Out of these 1,061 licenses or about 96 per cent have been granted to MSMEs, the […]
Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati scheme becomes National Mission on Natural Farming Subject : Schemes Context: To promote natural farming across the country, the Centre has launched the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) by upscaling the Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati (BPKP) scheme. Details: In order to involve more farmers and enhance the reach […]
Recalibrate BIMSTEC Subject: International relations Section: Groupings BIMSTEC The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional multilateral organization. Its members lie in the littoral and adjacent areas of the Bay of Bengal constituting a contiguous regional unity. Out of the 7 members, Five are from South […]
Govt tables bill for better functioning of tri-services organizations Subject :Defense Concept : The government on Wednesday tabled a bill in Lok Sabha to empower commander-in-chiefs or any other officers posted in tri-services organisations with disciplinary and administrative powers in respect of personnel serving in them. This has a direct impact on the […]
McMahon Line Subject : International relations Section: India and Neighbor Concept : A recent bipartisan Senate resolution in the United States recognizes the McMahon Line as the international boundary between China and Arunachal Pradesh. About McMahon Line: It is a geographical border between Northeast India and Tibet. It is the boundary between China […]