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Daily Prelims Notes 6 November 2024 Table Of Contents Bank Deposit Growth Outpaces Credit Offtake for the First Time in 30 Months Saudi Arabia gets winter surprise: Al-Jawf region covered in snow for the first time Bird flu detected in a pig in US, raises red flags over species transmission Amicus curiae suggest […]
Law validity can’t be challenged for Basic Structure’s violation Sub : Polity Sec: Constitution Context: Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that the Basic Structure Doctrine cannot be applied to invalidate ordinary legislation. The Court emphasized that the validity of a law cannot be challenged purely on the grounds of it violating the Basic […]
U.S. writes off over $1-bn debt owed by civil war-hit Somalia Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: S. and Somalia reached a landmark agreement under which the United States will forgive more than $1 billion of Somalia’s debt. This agreement is crucial for Somalia’s economic recovery, as it will reduce the […]
The demand for greater autonomy for Eastern Nagaland districts Sub : Polity Sec: Federalism Context: Recently, the Nagaland government said it was ready to share its views on the Centre’s draft agreement for more autonomy for the state’s six eastern districts. Historical Context of the Demand for Autonomy: The demand for greater autonomy […]
Tardigrades and Their Survival Mechanisms: A Blueprint for Human Advancements Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Why in News The discovery of new insights into tardigrade biology, particularly their remarkable resistance to extreme environments like radiation, dehydration, and freezing, has generated global interest. The latest findings, particularly on the genetic mechanisms behind […]
Supreme Court Upholds U.P. Madrasa Act, Affirms State’s Regulatory Role Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Why in News The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act, 2004, affirming the state’s right to regulate madrasa education to maintain standards, while striking down sections related to higher education […]
Supreme Court: State Cannot Acquire Every Private Property Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Why in News The Supreme Court of India, through a landmark judgment by a nine-judge Constitution Bench, ruled that the state does not have the right to acquire every private property by claiming it as a “material resource of the community” […]
Biopiracy Sub: Env Sec: Biodiversity Biopiracy refers to the unauthorized exploitation of biological resources and traditional knowledge by corporations, researchers, or countries. This often involves the patenting of indigenous plants, animals, or knowledge for commercial purposes without compensating the source community or country. Common Forms: Patent claims on traditional medicinal plants without acknowledgment […]
Amicus curiae suggest restricting elephant parades to religious festivals Sub: Env Sec: Env legislation Context: An amicus curiae report by T.C. Suresh Menon, presented to the Kerala High Court, suggests restrictions on the use of captive elephants in processions to protect their welfare. This report is part of a suo motu proceeding initiated […]
Bird flu detected in a pig in US, raises red flags over species transmission Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: On October 31, avian influenza A (H5N1) was confirmed in a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon, marking the first known infection of a pig by this virus in the United States. The […]