Withdrawal of Accommodation Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Why in news? State Bank of India’s economic research department said RBI will revisit its “withdrawal of accommodation” policy stance around September 2024, in line with its expectations. What does it mean? An accommodative stance means the central bank is prepared to expand the money supply to […]
Air pollution harms pollinators more than pests, study finds Sub: Environment Sec: Climate A study by researchers from University of Reading found that: Pollinators including bees, moths and butterflies experienced a 39% decline in foraging efficiency after being exposed to elevated air pollution levels. In contrast, plant-eating aphids and other pests were not […]
Russia – China joint naval exercise Sub : IR Sec: Msc Two Russian warships have arrived in the southern Chinese port city of Zhanjiang to take part in joint naval exercises. China and Russia have greatly reinforced ties since the start of the Russian offensive in Ukraine that began in February 2022. Their […]
Chance discovery of treasure pot sparks frenzy Sub: History Sec: Art and Culture The chance discovery of a pot containing 18th century gold and silver coins, and other period artefacts has suddenly elevated the profile of the sleepy village of Chengalai in Kannur district of Kerala. Coins bore the hallmarks of the late […]
Resolve Tibet Act Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Why in news? US President Joe Biden signed the Promoting a Resolution to Tibet-China Dispute Act, also known as the Resolve Tibet Act, calling for a peaceful resolution of the dispute Tibet, which Beijing refers to as Xizang. Objectives of the Act Countering Misinformation: Act seeks […]
Daily Prelims Notes 14 July 2024 Table Of Contents Resolve Tibet Act Chance discovery of treasure pot sparks frenzy Russia – China joint naval exercise Air pollution harms pollinators more than pests, study finds Withdrawal of Accommodation How is India’s hunt for critical minerals going? Nobel laureate supports India’s pursuit for a neutrino […]
Daily Prelims Notes 13 July 2024 Table Of Contents Squalus hima India’s first green steel initiative NASA’s CHAPEA project: Why 4 people spent a year in an airlocked space simulating Mars Content determined by volunteer editors, says Wikipedia parent Government to observe June 25 as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ to mark Emergency Deregulating Non-Subsidised […]
Squalus hima Sub: Env Sec: Species in news Why in news? Scientists from Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered a new species of deep-water dogfish shark named Squalus hima from Sakthikulangara fishing harbour in Kerala along the Arabian Sea. About Squalus hima: Squalus is a genus of dogfish sharks in the family […]
RBI Allows Foreign Currency Accounts in GIFT City Sub: Economy Sec: External Sector The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed Indian citizens to open foreign currency accounts (FCA) in the International Financial Service Centre (IFSC) at Gujarat International Finance Tech-city (GIFT City) in Gujarat. This decision comes as a significant development for […]