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Echoes of a Forgotten Maritime Legacy Sub: History Sec: Art and Culture Context: The resurfacing of World War II-era pillboxes on the beaches of Visakhapatnam, India. About the pillboxes: Etymology: The term “pillbox” comes from their resemblance to early 20th-century medicine containers. Recent Discovery: Monsoon erosion has uncovered these pillboxes, which were long […]
Another Wayanad in making? A Karnataka village’s residents fear environmental fallout from laterite mining Sub: Geo Sec: Indian Physical Geo Context: Kallamundkuru village in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district has become a centre of controversy due to large-scale laterite soil mining. This sudden increase in mining activity has raised concerns among environmental activists and […]
Centre streamlines cybercrime fighting mechanism Sub: SCI Sec: Awareness in IT Context: In an effort to further streamline cyber security and measures against cybercrime, President Droupadi Murmu allocated responsibilities to three Ministries and the National Security Council Secretariat. Accordingly, the Cabinet Secretariat has notified changes in Allocation of Business Rules. The borderless nature […]
Privately placed debt issuance, ECBs surge on lower cost of funds Sub: Eco Sec: External sector Context: Over the past three years, corporates have increasingly turned to private debt placements and external commercial borrowings, with both methods seeing a significant surge in funds raised. Increase in Privately Placed Debt: Funds raised through privately […]
With new scheme, sun shines on rooftop solar installations Sub : Schemes Sec: Economy Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited solar panels installed under PM Muft Bijli Solar Yojana in Gujarat. About PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Solar Yojana (PMSY): It is a central government initiative to encourage the adoption of rooftop solar […]
Daily Prelims Notes 28 September 2024 Table Of Contents Random checks find ‘not of standard quality’ drugs in market Keep the fire of the self-respect movement going ‘Bangladeshi infiltration’ is changing demography of a Jharkhand region: ST panel Naming of Arunachal Peak After Sixth Dalai Lama: China Terms It ‘Illegal and Null’ Supreme […]
German Economy Expected to Shrink Further in 2024 Sub : Eco Sec: National Income Economic Contraction Forecast: Germany’s economy is projected to shrink by 0.1% in 2024, according to a joint statement by five leading economic institutes: DIW, Ifo, IfW Kiel, IWH, and RWI. This follows a contraction of 0.3% in 2023. The […]
Long-Range Rockets and Futuristic Ammunition on Indian Army’s Radar Sub: Sci Sec: Defence Why in News The Indian Army is focusing on expanding its artillery capabilities, emphasizing long-range rockets and futuristic ammunition. This shift comes in the wake of lessons learned from global conflicts, particularly the Ukraine war and the ongoing Gaza offensive. […]
Wildlife activist alleges irregularities in Kuno’s cheetah project, calls for probe Sub :Env Sec: Protected Area Context: There are significant concerns about the management of the Cheetah Project at Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh, India. Details: Main Concerns: Violations of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 Gross negligence by KNP authorities Excessive […]
High-level AMR Meeting at UN Headquarters: Global leaders call for unified preparedness, coordinated action to address silent pandemic Sub : Sci Sec: health Context: The inaugural session of the highly anticipated high-level meeting on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), commenced on September 26 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Focused on global preparedness […]