Kerch Bridge Subject :International Relations Section: Map Concept : The Kerch Bridge, linking the Russian mainland to the Crimean Peninsula, suffered an attack by Ukrainian sea drones, leading to retaliatory actions by Russia. About Kerch Bridge The Kerch Bridge, across the Kerch Strait, is 19 km long and has two parallel rail and […]
Swedish embassy in Iraq attacked; envoy expelled Subject : International Relations Section: Map Concept : Iraq’s prime minister ordered the expulsion of the Swedish ambassador from Iraq and the withdrawal of the Iraqi charge d’affaires from Sweden on Thursday as a man desecrated of a copy of the Quran in Stockholm with permission […]
Delimitation Commission Subject: Polity Section: Elections Concept : Recently, Delimitation Commission finalize the Delimitation Order for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Delimitation Commission of India The Delimitation Commission of India, also known as the Boundary Commission of India, is a commission established by the Indian government under the provisions of the […]
Consider shifting cheetahs to Rajasthan – SC Subject : Environment Concept : The Supreme Court, on July 20, 2023, urged the Centre to spread the remaining cheetahs to different locations to prevent further deaths. Gavai suggested Center to consider shifting the cheetahs to Jawai National Park in Rajasthan. About Jawai Hills Jawai Hills […]
Rule 176 and Rule 267 Subject: Polity Section: Legislature Concept : Recently, there has been a row over Rule 267 and Rule 176 as the Opposition demanded a discussion on the Manipur violence under Rule 267, while the government agreed to a discussion under Rule 176. T The Opposition argued that Rule 267 […]
Russian President Putin won’t travel to South Africa for BRICS summit Subject: International relations Section: International Organizations Concept: Russian President Vladimir Putin will not travel to South Africa to attend the upcoming BRICS summit. BRICS brings together five major emerging economies namely Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa. It comprises 42 percent of […]
India’s reliance on imported crude rises to 88.3% in April-June Subject: Economy Section: External Sector In News: India’s reliance on imported crude inched up to 88.3 per cent in April-June from 86.5 per cent a year ago. Key Points: While the government wants to reduce India’s high dependency on imported crude oil, this […]
Government exempts RRBs from CCI’s merger control rule Subject: Economy Section: External Sector In News: Centre has exempted regional rural banks (RRBs) from the purview of CCI’s merger control regime, to set stage for the next round of consolidation. Key Points: Normally for any merger and acquisition (M&A) beyond a threshold value, the […]
Daily Prelims Notes 20 July 2023 Table Of Contents India’s non GMO certification norm: US protests citing GM mustard EU rules on subsidies to hurt exports Tigers struggle to move within Nepal even as they cross borders: study Ministry weighs feasibility of coal shipments from Meghalaya to Bangladesh via Assam’s Pandu port Restoring […]