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Daily Prelims Notes 3 October 2024 Table Of Contents Indian elephants lost genetic vigour as they moved north to south, 5 distinct populations exist: Study Beyond the Iron Dome: The many layers of Israel’s air defence system The significance of India’s mission to develop supercomputers Odisha’s Rising Construction Worker Registrations Amid Employment Challenges […]
Food safety laws in states Sub : Polity Sec: Legislation in news Why in news? The UP government last week made it mandatory for food establishments to “prominently” display to customers the names of the operator, proprietor, manager, and other relevant personnel. The reason cited for the measure was to ensure public health. […]
Little Prespa Lake on Albanian-Greek border slowly dying Sub : IR Sec: Mapping Context: Plants have sprouted up as the waters of Little Prespa Lake recede, indicating that the lake is slowly dying. Little Prespa Lake: Situated on the Albanian-Greek border. The majority of the lake sits in Greek territory, with just its […]
Modi says toilet coverage reached 100% after launch of Swachh Bharat Mission Sub : Schemes Sec: Health Context: 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) The SBM or Clean India Mission was launched on October 2, 2014, to eliminate open defecation and improve solid waste management. […]
Controversy Surrounds Dropped Couplet from Jyotiba Phule Memorial Sub : Schemes Sec: Health Why in News A political controversy erupted after a key line referring to the word ‘Shudra’ from Jyotiba Phule’s seminal work Shetkaryacha Asud was omitted from an inscription at the newly inaugurated Phule memorial in Nasik. Memorial: Inaugurated by CM […]
Levitating Nanodiamonds: Pushing the Boundaries of Quantum Mechanics and Industrial Applications Sub : Sci Sec: Awareness in IT Why in News Physicists at Purdue University, USA, have successfully levitated fluorescent nano diamonds (FNDs) in a high vacuum, spinning them at extremely high speeds. This achievement marks a significant breakthrough, paving the way for […]
Coastal Erosion in Brazil: A Growing Crisis Due to Rising Atlantic Waters Sub : Geo Sec: Climatology Why in News The coastal erosion along Brazil’s Atlantic shoreline has intensified, with the Atlantic Ocean advancing inland at an alarming rate. In 2023, saltwater intrusion reached areas as far as 150 km inland, particularly impacting […]
Odisha’s Rising Construction Worker Registrations Amid Employment Challenges Sub : Schemes Sec: Economy Significant Increase in Registrations with OBCWWB: Over 42.66 lakh people have registered as construction workers with the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (OBCWWB). Almost every daily wage earner in Odisha is now identifying as a construction worker. […]
The significance of India’s mission to develop supercomputers Sub : Sci Sec: Awareness in AI & Computers Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three PARAM Rudra supercomputers on September 26, with a total investment of Rs 130 crore. These supercomputers are designed to provide advanced facilities to India’s scientific community, supporting research across […]
Beyond the Iron Dome: The many layers of Israel’s air defence system Sub : Sci Sec: Defence Context: On October 1, Iran launched a missile attack against Israel, which prompted Israel to announce retaliatory measures. While Iran claimed successful strikes, Israel reported that their advanced air defence systems intercepted many incoming missiles. This […]