Migrants left stranded as Tunisia tries to keep them from reaching Europe Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Migrants stranded in Tunisia, near the Mediterranean coast, face dire conditions as they seek to reach Europe. Tunisia’s coast guard has ramped up efforts to prevent crossings with European support. Details: Encampments like Kilometer-19, […]
Thousands rally in Armenia against PM Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Thousands of Armenians protested in Yerevan against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan‘s decision to return territory to Azerbaijan, a move seen as a concession to the long-time rival. Details: The controversy follows Armenia‘s recent return of four border villages to Azerbaijan, […]
EU vote in closing stretch as far right eyes gains Sub: IR Sec: Int groupings Context: The final stretch of voting for the EU’s next parliament occurred on June 9, with early exit polls indicating gains for far-right parties, particularly in Austria and Germany, where it was a significant setback for Chancellor Olaf […]
Who Will Get Lok Sabha Speaker Post? Big Question After Modi 3.0 Signs In Sub: Polity Sec: Parliament Context: Multiple reports have claimed that kingmakers TDP and JDU are looking at the Lok Sabha Speaker’s post How Speaker Is Elected? According to the Constitution, the Speaker’s post falls vacant just before the new […]
What are Cabinet committees and why is the CCS the most important of them all? Sub: Polity Sec: Executive Context: While the allocation of portfolios is likely to be known soon, it is expected that the BJP — with 240 seats in Lok Sabha — will not cede the four big portfolios of Home, Defence, […]
Daily Prelims Notes 10 June 2024 1. What are Cabinet committees, and why is the CCS the most important of them all? Sub: Polity Sec: Executive Context: While the allocation of portfolios is likely to be known soon, it is expected that the BJP — with 240 seats in Lok Sabha — will not cede […]
Daily Prelims Notes 9 June 2024 1. Adjutant loses territory Sub: Environment Sec: Species in news Greater adjutant stork (Leptoptilos dubius): Once found widely across southern Asia and mainland southeast Asia, the greater adjutant is now restricted to a much smaller range with only three breeding populations; two in India, with the largest […]
Epigraphs shine light on Kashmir’s rich cultural past Sub: History Sec: Art and Culture Context: Epigraphs or inscriptions, including calligraphic works, from 40 heritage sites in Kashmir are on display at Srinagar’s Kashmir Arts Emporium. Key highlights: Epigraphs from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries, on display at a Srinagar exhibition, shine a […]
China’s far-side Moon mission begins journey back Sub: Science and tech Sec: Space sector Context: China says its lunar probe has successfully taken off from the far side of the Moon to begin its journey back to Earth carrying the first samples ever collected from the region. Key Highlights: State media says the […]
The big chocolate meltdown | Why 2024 cocoa prices are driving people nuts Sub: Geography Sec: Eco geo Impact of Soaring Cocoa Prices on Indian Pâtisseries and Bakers Rising Cocoa Prices: Global cocoa prices have increased by 110% to 200%. Cacao bean prices reached a record $12,000 per tonne in April. A combination […]