Daily Prelims Notes 14 April 2023 Table Of Contents Micrixalus kottigeharensis Socioeconomic inequality as the biggest problem behind water shortages in urban areas Uttaramerur inscription Bioluminescence Rules for recognition as a national party Dabba Trading Maternity benefits to adoptive mothers India, Japan and France announce common platform for Sri Lanka creditors MUDRA Microfinance […]
MUDRA Microfinance Scheme Subject: Schemes Concept: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at people ridiculing the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) and said those who gave loans to big businessmen “over phone” never understood the power of micro finance. PM MUDRA yojana The Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency (MUDRA) was launched on […]
India, Japan and France announce common platform for Sri Lanka creditors Subject: International Relations Section: Grouping Concept: Japan, India and France have announced a common platform for talks among bilateral creditors to coordinate restructuring of Sri Lanka’s debt. The move is expected to serve as a model for solving the debt woes of […]
Maternity benefits to adoptive mothers Subject : schemes Concept : The Supreme Court agreed to hear a petition challenging the constitutional validity of Section 5(4) of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. Key details: It states that a woman who legally adopts a child below three months old will be entitled to 12 weeks […]
Dabba Trading Subject : Economy Concept : The National Stock Exchange (NSE) issued a string of notices naming entities involved in ‘dabba trading’. What is ‘dabba trading’? Dabba (box) trading refers to informal trading that takes place outside the purview of the stock exchanges. Traders bet on stock price movements without incurring a […]
Rules for recognition as a national party Subject : Polity Section: elections Concept : On April 10th, 2023, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was accorded the status of a national party by the Election Commission of India (ECI). However, other parties such as the Trinamool Congress (TMC), the Communist Party of India (CPI), […]
Bioluminescence Subject : Science and technology Concept : Biotechnology A stretch of the beach at Bheemili near Visakhapatnam glows due to bioluminescence. Bioluminescence Bioluminescence occurs mainly due to the presence of single-celled organisms called dinoflagellates that produce light when disturbed. Various other marine species such as sponges, jellyfish, worms, species of fish, […]
Uttaramerur inscription Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Concept : Greeting Tamilians on the occasion of Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, Prime Minister of India mentions an over 1,100 year old inscription from Tamil Nadu. About the inscription: The Uttaramerur inscription is dated around 920 A.D. in the reign of Parantaka Chola. It testifies […]
Socioeconomic inequality as the biggest problem behind water shortages in urban areas Subject :Environment Section: Species in news Context: Swimming pools and manicured lawns — rich communities’ extravagant choices are leaving too little water for the poor More on the News: Extravagant habits of the wealthy elite, like swimming pools, well-maintained lawns and […]