Daily Prelims Notes 10 July 2023 Table Of Contents SEBI: framework for MF Unit Holder Protection Committee Govt to make India a global hub for ‘circular textiles’ Borrowings by banks hit a 8 month high of ₹ 5.05 lakh crore NHB launches ₹ 10000 cr Urban Infrastructure Development Fund Objections overruled, Forest Bill […]
16 killed as heavy rain triggers landslips, floods in North India Subject : Geography Section: Physical geography Concept : At least 16 people were killed in landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rain that lashed several parts of north India over the past 24 hours About Flash Floods Flash Floods are highly […]
New variety of wheat Subject: Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Concept : The Ludhiana-based institution, which played a pivotal role during the Green Revolution to make India surplus in foodgrains by developing high-yielding strains, has bred a new wheat variety with high amylose starch content, known to reduce risks of type-2 diabetes and […]
Types of intelligence Subject : Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT Concept : Super Intelligence A superintelligence is a hypothetical agent that possesses intelligence far surpassing that of the brightest and most gifted human minds. “Superintelligence” may also refer to a property of problem-solving systems (e.g., super intelligent language translators or engineering […]
WTO Dispute settlement Subject : International Relations Section: International organisations Concept : In 2022, the member-countries of the World Trade Organization (WTO) resurrected the dispute settlement system (DSS), also called WTO’s ‘crown jewel’, by 2024. Dispute Settlement System (DSS) The Dispute Settlement System (DSS) was established to settle trade disputes between WTO members. […]
In Varanasi, turtles help clean the Ganga Subject : Environment Section: Species Concept : Since 2014, the Namami Gange Programme has been working to clean and rejuvenate the Ganga river network, and marine life, particularly turtles, has played a crucial role. The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and the Ministry of Forest, in […]