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Daily Prelims Notes 1 November 2024 Table Of Contents LiDAR Technology: Uncovering Lost Civilizations and Hidden Landscapes Electronic, aircraft parts: Most Indian firms on list supplied dual-use goods Row over ‘island of garbage’ comment: Puerto Rico’s unique relationship with US, influence in polls Aligning Financial Investments with Global Biodiversity Goals: Insights and Urgent […]
Aligning Financial Investments with Global Biodiversity Goals: Insights and Urgent Reforms Needed for COP16 Sub :Env Sec :Int conventions Why in News At a recent press conference involving major coalitions like the Forests and Finance Coalition and the Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB), experts emphasized the need to align global financial […]
Row over ‘island of garbage’ comment: Puerto Rico’s unique relationship with US, influence in polls Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: In a recent election rally in the US, a comedian remarked about Puerto Rico, which he referred to as a “floating island of garbage”. The comment has sparked controversy. About Puerto […]
Electronic, aircraft parts: Most Indian firms on list supplied dual-use goods Sub: Eco Sec: External sector Context: Recently, the United States sanctioned 19 Indian companies and two Indian nationals for allegedly aiding Russia’s military efforts in Ukraine. Earlier this year, US officials had warned Indian companies about the risks of supplying dual-use goods […]
LiDAR Technology: Uncovering Lost Civilizations and Hidden Landscapes Sub : Sci and Tech Sec : Awareness in IT Why in News Scientists recently uncovered a lost Mayan city, obscured for centuries by dense Mexican jungles, using LiDAR technology. This discovery highlights LiDAR’s transformative role in archaeology, enabling researchers to reveal hidden settlements without […]
Daily Prelims Notes 31 October 2024 Table Of Contents Why is there an Upward Rally in Gold Prices? What’s behind the deaths of 7 elephants in 2 days in Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh National Park? What is DANA, the weather pattern which caused flash floods in Spain? Carbon sink broken? Last year, trees and […]
Former Tripura CM Biplab Deb Calls for Urgent Renovation of Border Fencing Amid Security Concerns Sub : Geo Sec: Mapping Why in News Former Tripura Chief Minister and Lok Sabha MP, Biplab Kumar Deb, has raised concerns about the deteriorated border fencing along the Bangladesh border, urging the Union government for immediate renovation […]
High-Level Committee to Decide on L3 Classification for Wayanad Landslides Disaster Sub : Geo Sec: Indian physical geo Why in News The Union Government has informed the Kerala High Court that a high-level committee will make a decision within two weeks on categorizing the July 30 Wayanad landslides as a Level 3 (L3) […]
China’s Advancements in Space: New Crew Sent to Tiangong Space Station Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News China successfully launched a three-member crew to its Tiangong Space Station on Tuesday, marking a significant step in its competitive space program. As China continues to bolster its presence in space exploration, the […]
Rules to get disability certificates tweaked: the changes, why they are being opposed Sub : Schemes Sec :Vulnerable population Context: The government has introduced the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Rules, 2024 (RPwD Rules), aiming to enhance the processes for applying for disability certificates and Unique Disability Identity (UDID) cards. These amendments […]