Daily Prelims Notes 29 April 2023 Table Of Contents Bauxite mining in Jharkhand is impacting soil fertility, people’s health Pollution control boards aren’t underfunded but investing their surplus into fixed deposits Forest fires now pose a threat to the very survival of Uttarakhand’s unique biodiversity Wildlife translocation programmes benefit if they incorporate human […]
Gum Arabic: why Sudan war could hit your fizzy drinks and candy Subject :International relations Sec: Places in news Why in News? About 70% of the world’s supply of gum arabic, for which there are few substitutes, comes from the acacia trees in the Sahel region that runs through Africa’s third-largest country, which […]
Apes Like to Spin Like Humans Subject :Science and Technology Section: Msc Why in News? Just like humans, great ape species also seem to regularly enjoy stimulating their senses through spinning, possibly even in pursuit of altered mental states. Many animals, especially humans’ closest relatives like chimpanzees, display behavioural attributes similar to humans. […]
India’s Healthcare Sector Subject :government schemes Why in News? National Health Account Estimates 2019-20 was released recently. The health account estimates describe the country’s total expenditure on healthcare – whether by the government, private sector, NGOs, or individuals – and the flow of these funds. The government spent 1.35% of the country’s Gross […]
Star rating system for water taps Subject :schemes Concept : The Centre is in the process of bringing in a star rating system for water fixtures similar to the ratings for electrical appliances. Key details: The new rating system would have 3, 4 and 5 star water fixtures based on their water efficiency. […]
PM launches 91 new FM transmitter in 18 states Subject : Science and technology Sec: Computer and AI Concept : The PM of India inaugurated 91 FM transmitters spread across 18 states and two UTs and asserted that the government was working towards giving people in every nook and corner of the country […]
Women’s reservation Bill cannot wait any longer Subject :polity Sec: Parliament Concept : It is disheartening to witness that even 75 years after Independence, Parliament lacks substantial representation from half the population, with women holding just 14% of the seats. A promising start Leading CMs: Just a decade ago, three of India’s largest […]
Book hate speech cases even without complaint: SC Subject :Polity Sec: Constitution Concept : Calling hate speech a serious offence that can affect the secular fabric of India, the Supreme Court directed all states to suo moto register cases of such offences even if there is no formal complaint. Key highlights of the […]
Wildlife translocation programmes benefit if they incorporate human dimensions Subject :Environment Sec: International convention Context: Efforts to translocate wildlife benefit if human-related factors, biological and environmental considerations are incorporated, according to a new study by the University of California-Berkeley (UCB). More on the News: Wildlife translocation is the intentional movement of animals for […]
Forest fires now pose a threat to the very survival of Uttarakhand’s unique biodiversity Subject : Environment Sec: Biodiversity Context: Forest fire season in Uttarakhand coincides with flowering & breeding months of several vulnerable species, many of them native to Himalayas. More on the News: Forest fires are becoming more frequent and fierce […]