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The next Census Sub : Polity Sec: Msc Context: The Centre is set to conduct the Census, which was postponed in 2021 due to COVID-19. While an official announcement is awaited, sources indicate it may begin next year. The Census is crucial for delimiting Parliamentary constituencies and implementing women’s reservation in Parliament. The […]
Roll back nod given to import used medical devices Sub : Eco Sec: External Sector Context: Key stakeholders from the Indian med-tech industry, including the Association of Indian Medical Devices, the Manufacturers of Imaging, Therapy and Radiology Devices Association, and the Association of Diagnostic Manufacturers of India, have expressed strong opposition to the […]
Challenges in Fertilizer Imports and the Impact of Global Conflicts on India’s Fertilizer Market Sub : Eco Sec :External sector Overview of the Fertilizer Sector in India Types of Fertilizers: The three primary fertilizers in India are Urea, Diammonium Phosphate (DAP), and Muriate of Potash (MOP). India’s Position in Global Consumption: India is […]
Catastrophic warming is still on the cards Sub : Env Sec :Climate change Context: The United Nations warns that current national efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are insufficient to prevent catastrophic global warming. Current Emissions Targets: Insufficient Reductions: Nationally determined contributions (NDCs) submitted by countries aim for only a 2.6% emissions cut […]
Justice K.S. Puttaswamy passes away Sub : Polity Sec : Constitution Context: Justice K.S. Puttaswamy, a former Karnataka High Court judge and the pivotal petitioner in India’s landmark ‘right to privacy’ case, passed away at 98. Early Life and Career: Born: 1926 near Bengaluru. Education: Studied at Maharaja College, Mysuru, and Government Law […]
Odisha introduces female tiger to check inbreeding in Similipal Reserve Sub : Env Sec :Protected Area Context: The Odisha government recently translocated a female tiger from Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve to Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve to improve genetic diversity in its tiger population. Tiger Translocation Details: Odisha introduced a female tiger, aged two […]
Daily Prelims Notes 29 October 2024 Table Of Contents Odisha introduces female tiger to check inbreeding in Similipal Reserve Justice K.S. Puttaswamy passes away Catastrophic warming is still on the cards Challenges in Fertilizer Imports and the Impact of Global Conflicts on India’s Fertilizer Market Roll back nod given to import used medical […]
Daily Prelims Notes 28 October 2024 Table Of Contents Coral Triangle at risk: new report highlights fossil fuel threats and impacts on biodiversity and communities Experts urge a new global pact at COP16 to safeguard boreal and temperate forests India’s New Horizons in Space: Key Missions and Developments Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis: Causes, […]
How tardigrades are able to resist high levels of radiation Sub : Sci Context: Nuclear sector Recent research has identified genetic mechanisms in a newly discovered species of tardigrade, Hypsibius henanensis, that enable it to withstand high levels of radiation. This study has implications for various fields, including space exploration and cancer treatment. […]
PM cautions people against ‘digital arrest’ scam by fraudsters Sub : Sci Sec : Awareness in IT Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned people against the digital arrest scam and asked them to report such cases to the cyber helpline number 1930. He also urged schools and colleges to involve students in the […]