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Daily Prelims Notes 20 September 2024 Table Of Contents Why the US Fed Cut Interest Rates and its Potential Impact on India Committee on MSP Proposals and Key Developments in Agriculture Ahead of Amur falcon’s arrival, Manipur district bans their hunting Two years of Project Cheetah: Govt outlines next steps for growing big […]
Daily Prelims Notes 19 September 2024 Table Of Contents ₹5 lakh each to transform tribal houses into homestays to frame social security norms for gig workers We are sharing state-of-the-art expertise with ISRO for Gaganyaan: French space agency chief India’s Space Programme: Boost with Approval for Key Missions Ultrafast Lasers Revolutionize Future Hard […]
MOIL eyes overseas expansion Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Context: MOIL (Manganese Ore India Ltd), a state-owned company, is planning to expand its operations both domestically and internationally. MOIL HQ: Nagpur, India. Key points: International Expansion: Seeking overseas acquisitions for manganese ore mines and other critical minerals Target regions: Africa (South Africa, Gabon), […]
Termed as ‘more contagious’, COVID-19’s XEC variant spreads to 27 countries Sub: Sci Sec: Health New COVID-19 Variant: XEC: Scientists have identified a new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus called XEC. This variant is believed to have the potential to become the dominant strain of COVID-19. Key points: Origin and Spread: First observed […]
India’s Pursuit of Renegotiation and Review of the Indus Waters Treaty Sub: IR Sec: India and world Why in News: In 2023, India has once again formally notified Pakistan seeking a “review and modification” of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). This marks the second notice issued by India within a year, signalling its […]
Ultrafast Lasers Revolutionize Future Hard Drive Technology with Spin Currents Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness in IT & Computers Why in News: On September 6, a study published in Physical Review Letters by an international team of researchers presented a breakthrough in the field of spintronics. The study demonstrates how ultrafast lasers can create […]
India’s Space Programme: Boost with Approval for Key Missions Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News? The Union Government recently approved four major space projects, including the Chandrayaan-4 mission and India’s first mission to Venus, signalling a significant advancement in India’s space capabilities. These decisions are part of ISRO’s Vision 2047, which […]
We are sharing state-of-the-art expertise with ISRO for Gaganyaan: French space agency chief Sub :Sci Sec: Space sector Context: Philippe Baptiste, President of the French Space Agency, Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES), who is in India to participate in the Bengaluru Space Expo 2024, spoke on a wide range of topics from celebrating […]
Govt. to frame social security norms for gig workers Sub: Schemes Sec: Vulnerable Context: The Centre is set to introduce a social security policy for gig workers within a few months, aiming to provide mandatory benefits like life insurance and maternity benefits. Details: Labour ministry will form a dedicated committee to deliberate with […]
₹5 lakh each to transform tribal houses into homestays Sub: Schemes Sec: Vulnerable Context: The Union Cabinet approved a package that will provide up to ₹5 lakh each to tribal households and villages across the country, to turn their homes into tourist homestays or to build new ones under the Tourism Ministry’s Swadesh […]