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Thanjavur tunes its wood stock Subject: History Sec: Art and culture Context: The land is famed for its handcrafted veena, with artisans and their families involved in perfecting the instrument from wood generation after generation. Thanjavur Veena: Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu is famed for being the hub of making veena, an ancient musical […]
Will an extended space stay affect astronauts? Subject: Sci Sec: Space sector Context: On August 24, NASA announced that Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule that took astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore to the International Space Station (ISS), as part of its first crewed test flight, wasn’t safe enough to transport them back. Instead, […]
La Nina to take root in September; North India may witness heavy rain Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Context: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall in several parts of North India owing to La Nina in September. IMD Forecast: While the monsoon is expected to start retreating in September, the impact of […]
Slowing of GDP growth due to lower govt spending, MCC: RBI Governor Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Context: RBI Governor said that the slowing of India’s economic growth to a 15-month low of 6.7% in the April-June quarter was due to lower government spending in the wake of the enforcement of the model […]
INS Arighaat: India’s second nuclear sub Subject: Science and tech Section: Defence Context: India’s second nuclear powered submarine, the Arighaat, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam after extensive trials. Background: It is part of India’s Strategic Strike Nuclear Submarine (SSBN) program. The project was initiated more than three decades ago, involving […]
Centre’s Push for ‘2G Ethanol’: Boosting Production and Reducing Imports with Local Enzyme Manufacturing Sub: Env Sec: Suitable Development Why in News The Indian government’s recent BioE3 policy aims to enhance biotechnology-driven manufacturing within the country. A key aspect of this initiative includes setting up local enzyme-manufacturing facilities to support the production of […]
Arunachal Pradesh Protests NHPC’s Proposed 12500-MW Siang River Dam Sub: Geo Sec: Indian geography Why in News Recent protests have erupted in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang district against the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation’s (NHPC) proposed mega dam project on the Siang River. Local communities, particularly the Adi tribe, are strongly opposing the survey and […]
New Target for Cancer Therapy Discovered by IACS Scientists Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News Scientists from the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata, have identified a novel target for cancer treatment that could pave the way for new therapeutic approaches. Their findings, published in The EMBO Journal, reveal […]
Daily Prelims Notes 1 September 2024 Table Of Contents New Target for Cancer Therapy Discovered by IACS Scientists Arunachal Pradesh Protests NHPC’s Proposed 12500-MW Siang River Dam Centre’s Push for ‘2G Ethanol’: Boosting Production and Reducing Imports with Local Enzyme Manufacturing INS Arighaat: India’s second nuclear sub Slowing of GDP growth due to […]
Controversy Over Shivaji Statue Collapse: PM Modi’s Apology and Political Reactions Sub: History Sec: Medieval India Why in News? The collapse of a 35-foot-tall statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district on August 26 has sparked a significant political controversy. The incident has led to widespread criticism, allegations of corruption, and […]