Daily Prelims Notes 15 October 2024 Table Of Contents Nobel Prize in Economics 2024: Acemoglu, Johnson, and Robinson Recognized for Work on Wealth Inequality White Goods PLI Scheme: 38 Companies, Including Voltas and Blue Star, Apply in Third Round Nile nations agree on water-sharing without Egypt’s nod India will soon get a clear […]
Israeli tanks ram gate of UN facility in Lebanon Sub :IR Sec: Int org Context: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) tanks destroyed the main gate of a UN peacekeeping facility in Ramyah, southern Lebanon, marking the fourth consecutive day of attacks on UN peacekeepers. United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is a […]
Who gets the preferred symbol when there are two factions? Sub :Polity Sec: Elections Context: Sharad Pawar, founder of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), has filed a plea in the Supreme Court to prevent the Ajit Pawar faction from using the ‘clock’ symbol in the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra. About NCP: The […]
Issues in the treatment of ‘rare diseases’, and what the govt can do Sub : Sci Sec :Health Context: Recently, the Delhi High Court provided directives to enhance the availability of orphan drugs, which are medications designed for treating rare diseases. About Rare Diseases: According to WHO, rare diseases are debilitating, lifelong conditions […]
Advancing Precision Medicine in India: The Need for Biobank Regulations Sub : Sci Sec : Health Why in News India’s push for precision medicine is facing a significant hurdle due to the lack of comprehensive biobank regulations. While biobanks play a critical role in medical research, especially in advancing precision medicine, India’s inconsistent […]
Aurorae Sightings in Ladakh Validate Space Weather Tracking Efforts Sub : Geo Sec : Geomorphology Why in News The recent sightings of aurorae in Ladakh, typically observed in far northern regions, have validated India’s space weather tracking efforts. A team of Indian astrophysicists predicted the event 48-72 hours in advance, showcasing progress in […]
Wayanad’s New X-Band Radar: Enhancing Weather Monitoring and Forecasting in India Sub : Geo Sec : Climatology Why in News In July 2024, heavy rainfall led to devastating floods and landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district, causing over 200 fatalities. To improve disaster preparedness and early warning systems, the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences […]
The Bishnoi, blackbuck and chinkara: What exactly were Guru Jambheshwar’s principles regarding Thar wildlife? Sub :Env Sec: Species in news Context: In 1998, Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and others allegedly hunted blackbuck in Rajasthan’s Kankani village, triggering a legal battle and backlash from the Bishnoi community, known for zealously guarding the wildlife […]
Back on Govt’s agenda: Study to trace roots of ancient Indian communities, this time using modern genomics Sub :History Sec: Ancient India Context: The Indian government has launched a scientific study to investigate the population history of South Asia using ancient and modern genomics, addressing conflicting theories on the origins of ancient Indian […]