Exports from key labour-intensive sectors decline 12% compared to pre-pandemic levels Subject: Economy Sec: external Sector Context: During the last financial year, when overall goods exports shrank 3 per cent, the outbound shipments of textiles, leather, gems and jewellery and marine products saw a much steeper 9 per cent decline to $78 billion […]
Significance of Boeing Starliner’s first crewed test flight on May 7 Subject: Science and tech Sec: Space Tags: Space X, Soyuz, Being Satrliner Context: The Atlas V rocket launched with astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams aboard Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule, marking its first crewed test flight. The mission, heading to the International […]
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower and how it can be spotted Subject: Science and tech Sec: Space Context: The Eta Aquariid meteor shower, which has been active since April 15, will peak on May 5 and 6. More on news: Comprising burning space debris moving at speeds of around 66 km per second […]
Cyclone Hidaya to slam into Tanzania south of Dar es Salaam; Ruto puts Kenya on alert Subject: Geography Sec: Climatology Context: Cyclone Hidaya (‘Guidance’ in Arabic and ‘Gift’ in Swahili) is expected to hit the Tanzanian coast near Dar es Salaam from the Indian Ocean on May 4, 2024. Places affected: The coast […]
Daily Prelims Notes 4 May 2024 1. Cyclone Hidaya to slam into Tanzania south of Dar es Salaam; Ruto puts Kenya on alert Subject: Geography Sec: Climatology Context: Cyclone Hidaya (‘Guidance’ in Arabic and ‘Gift’ in Swahili) is expected to hit the Tanzanian coast near Dar es Salaam from the Indian […]
Daily Practice Sheet 4 May 2024 Current Affairs Based GS 1: Geography Why Kenya is largely considered to be safe from cyclones Why don’t tropical cyclones form at equator? GS 3: Economy Make a case for inheritance tax. GS 3: Environment What are SDGs? Assess their progress. GS 3: Science and Tech Assess […]
Sounding the gavel on curative jurisdiction Subject: Polity Sec: Judiciary Context: SC’s recent ruling in the DMRC-DAMEPL case may undermine India’s image regarding dispute resolution. The Delhi Metro Rail judgment: This was a decision of a three-judge Bench of the Court in a curative petition in Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (“DMRC”) vs […]
How diplomatic passports, visa regimes work Subject: IR Sec: Int convention Context: After allegations of sexual abuse by Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna came to light, the politician fled to Germany on a diplomatic passport. What is a diplomatic passport? Who can get one? Unlike normal passports, which have dark blue covers […]
A computer science conundrum that could transform healthcare Subject: Science and tech Sec: S&T Introduction to P vs NP: The P vs NP problem is an unsolved question in computer science that explores whether every problem whose solution can be quickly verified (NP) can also be solved quickly (P). In simpler terms, consider […]
Why are Indian spices facing the heat? Subject: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: Several countries, namely Singapore, Hong Kong, and the U.S., are investigating Indian spice brands MDH and Everest for possible contamination with ethylene oxide (used as food stabiliser), a harmful chemical exceeding safe levels. In response, the Spices Board of […]