Daily Prelims Notes 9 October 2023 Table Of Contents RBI’s Open Market Operation plan Relief to exporters, SEZ as GST Council makes clarifications Rail Gauge Debate How the Digital India Act will shape the future of the country’s cyber landscape IAF Chief unveils new Ensign as the force marks 91st anniversary Links between […]
Israeli forces shell southern Lebanon border village Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Israeli forces shell southern Lebanese village amid border tensions near Syria-Lebanon-Israel junction More about the news: On Thursday, Israeli forces shelled a southern Lebanese border village following explosions in a disputed area where Syria, Lebanon, and Israel borders converge. […]
The Yom Kippur war Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The surprise attack by Hamas on Israel has brought back memories of the Yom Kippur war What was Yom Kippur war: The Yom Kippur War, also known as the October War or Ramadan War, occurred from October 6 to 25, 1973, pitting […]
Manipur BJP leaders have the doubt whether there is Article 355 in state Subject: Polity Section: Federalism Context: Manipur BJP leaders have the doubt whether there is Art 355 in state More about the news: The Chief Minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh, faced public outrage as mobs tried to storm his residence. […]
More climate change variables needed in 16th Finance Commission’s tax distribution formula, say experts Subject: Polity Section: Federalism Context: The 16th Finance Commission which will be constituted in November will give a formula for tax distribution among states for the period 2026 to 2031. Details: The formula-based finance commission transfers are unconditional and […]
Book on endemic birds says three species almost extinct Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: A new book, 75 Endemic Birds of India, was launched by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI). Authored by Dhriti Banerjee, Amitava Majumder and Anindya Naskar, the book commemorates 75 years of Indian independence. About the book: […]
Afghanistan earthquake kills 2000: The frequent tremors the country sees Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography Context: Powerful earthquakes in Afghanistan with magnitude 6.3 have killed more than 2,000 people and injured more than 9,000. Affected regions: Herat province, which borders Iran. The quake also was felt in the nearby Afghan provinces of Farah […]
Phonotaxis: first sound then motion Subject: Environment Section: Species in news What is Phonotaxis? Phonotaxis is the movement by an animal in response to a sound. It has mostly been observed among crickets, moths, frogs, toads, and a few other creatures. There are two types of phonotaxis: positive and negative. Positive phonotaxis: The […]