What was the three-phase ceasefire deal that Hamas backed, Israel rejected as ‘soft’? Subject: IR Sec: Places in news Tags: Gaza strip , Israel -Palestine, three-phase ceasefire deal Context: Israeli forces seized the control of Gaza’s vital Rafah border crossing — the sole crossing between Egypt and southern Gaza — on Tuesday. More […]
Why electric vehicles are at the heart of trade frictions between China and Europe Subject: Economy Sec: External sector Context: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday arrived in France on a state visit hosted by Emmanuel Macron where the French leader will seek to push his counterpart on issues ranging from Ukraine to […]
Combating forest fires in focus on Day 1 of UN forum; India Shares Revised National Forest Policy Subject: Environment Sec: Int convention Tag: UN Forum on forest Context: 19th United Nations Forum on Forests held in New York, United States. Details Theme of discussion: Combating forest fires and developing a Model Forest Act. […]
RBI’s Provisioning Norms Affect PSU Banks and Infrastructure Financers Subject: Economy Sec: Monetary Policy Tag: RBI’s Provisioning Norms What Happened: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) proposed tighter norms for project financing, recommending increased standard asset provisioning of up to 5% on loans. This move is anticipated to result in additional provisioning of […]
Inheritance Tax: A Tool for Reducing Inequality Subject: Economy Sec: Fiscal Policy Tag: Inheritance Tax, Inequality Introduction: Sam Pitroda’s suggestion of implementing an inheritance tax for wealth redistribution has sparked debates. This article advocates for progressive taxes to address high inequality. Impact of Inequality: Inequality undermines democratic decision-making by concentrating power in the […]
Daily Prelims Notes 8 May 2024 1. Inheritance Tax: A Tool for Reducing Inequality Subject: Economy Sec: Fiscal Policy Tag: Inheritance Tax, Inequality Introduction: Sam Pitroda’s suggestion of implementing an inheritance tax for wealth redistribution has sparked debates. This article advocates for progressive taxes to address high inequality. Impact of Inequality: Inequality undermines […]
A brief history of religion-based reservations in India; the question of Muslims’ inclusion Subject: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: In this election season, India is debating fundamental constitutional questions around reservation. Various debates regarding reservation: Can a secular country like India have religion-based reservation? Have Muslims ever been given reservation by reducing the quota […]
Why is the launch of Boeing’s Starliner significant? Subject: Science and tech Sec: Space Context: Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, carrying two NASA astronauts, will be launched by an Atlas V rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, to the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday. More on news: This will be […]
Understanding the science behind magnetic resonance imaging Subject: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a critical non-invasive tool for examining the internal structures of the human body. The foundational techniques of MRI were developed in the early 1970s, with significant advancements made later that decade by Paul Lauterbur […]
What is carbon farming? Subject: Environment Sec: Climate Change Carbon Farming: Carbon farming integrates the fundamental role of carbon in life processes with agricultural practices, focusing on regenerative techniques that enhance ecosystem health, improve soil health, and boost agricultural productivity. This approach helps mitigate climate change by increasing carbon storage in soil and […]