The importance of the Sulina Channel to Ukraine grain trade Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Russia, in overnight drone strikes targeted ports and grain storage facilities along the Danube river in Ukraine. Details: The Danube delta has provided Ukraine with an alternative passage for its grain after Russia withdrew from the […]
High in the Andes, Lake Titicaca’s water levels fall to historic lows Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The waters of Lake Titicaca are within 10 inches (25 centimeters) of their all-time low, a record set in 1996. Details: At its highest point in 1986, water levels reached 12 feet higher than […]
Want to catch a supernova? There’s a new app for that Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Context: The compass and gyroscope sensors of a smartphone can precisely align the telescope, or binoculars, with the focus of one’s observation in the sky. The apps can further extend their low-light capabilities so that, […]
Explaining MoEFCC’s U-turn to merge autonomous bodies Subject: Environment Section: Conservation Context: In June, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued a notification quietly walking back on its move to establish integrated regional offices by merging offices of the Forest Survey of India (FSI), the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), […]
Ukraine grain depots hits by Russian drones Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Russian drones attacked a Ukrainian Danube river port and damaged grain silos and warehouses. What is the issue: Grain silos and warehouses were hit during successive Russian drone attacks on one of the country’s Danube river ports located near […]
Bihar caste based survey and legal challenges: Subject :Polity Section: Constitution Context: The Supreme Court is set to hear on August 18 a batch of petitions challenging the Patna High Court’s verdict upholding the Bihar government’s ongoing caste survey. More about the Caste Census news: The Bihar government plans to compile data on […]
Digital India expansion gets ₹14,903 crore outlay Subject: Schemes Context: The Union Cabinet on August 16 approved a five-year extension and expansion of the Digital India programme, including an expansion of the Computer Emergency Response Team, India (CERT-in). More about the news: Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved extension of the Digital India programme […]
Daily Prelims Notes 17 August 2023 Table Of Contents Digital India expansion gets ₹14,903 crore outlay Bihar caste based survey and legal challenges: Ukraine grain depots hits by Russian drones Explaining MoEFCC’s U-turn to merge autonomous bodies Want to catch a supernova? There’s a new app for that High in the Andes, Lake […]
Daily Practice Sheet 17 August 2023 Current Affair Based GS 2: POLITY Discuss the role of CAG in ensuring financial accountability. GS 3: ECONOMY Can exports become an engine of growth in India? What do you understand by round tripping? Examine the role of the Mauritius route in this regard. What are tax […]