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As the world warms, more ACs are sold, heating up the globe further Sub: Env Sec: climate change Context: A recent analysis by the International Energy Agency (IEA) reveals that the average consumer in India, like those in Australia, the U.S., China, Japan, and Europe, tends to buy the least efficient air conditioner […]
Daily Prelims Notes 13 August 2024 Table Of Contents As the world warms, more ACs are sold, heating up the globe further After breaking free, why the world’s largest iceberg is stuck spinning in circles Why Odisha is facing a potato crisis, with prices as high as Rs 60 per kg Japan issues […]
Daily Prelims Notes 12 August 2024 Table Of Contents Inflation Targeting and Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Debates Overview of the Google Monopoly Antitrust Case and Its Impact on Consumers Allegations Against SEBI Chief Madhabi Puri Buch and the Adani Group Cold War nuke tests light up problem with present-day climate models How Centre’s […]
Tungabhadra Reservoir crest gate washed away; flood alert issued Sub: Geo Sec: Indian Physical Geo Context: A crest gate of the Tungabhadra reservoir, near Hospete, in Vijayanagara district of Karnataka was washed away recently, raising fears of floods downstream. Details After the chain link of crest gate 19 was broken and the gate […]
How Centre’s Clean Plant Programme plans to boost production of fruits Sub: Schemes Sec: Agri Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP), aimed at increasing the yield and productivity of horticulture crops in India. It also targets to enhance the quality of fruit crops across the nation. The Clean […]
Cold War nuke tests light up problem with present-day climate models Sub: Sci Sec: Nuclear energy Context: A study by an international team of researchers, recently published in the journal Science, suggests plants absorb more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than expected and also store it for a shorter duration, before releasing it into […]
Allegations Against SEBI Chief Madhabi Puri Buch and the Adani Group Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Allegations by Hindenburg Research: Hindenburg Research, a U.S.-based short-seller, alleged that SEBI Chief Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband held investments in offshore funds connected to the Adani Group. These funds were allegedly used for trading in […]
Overview of the Google Monopoly Antitrust Case and Its Impact on Consumers Sub: Eco Sec: National Income and Indian economy Background of the Case: Google lost a major antitrust case on August 5, 2023, brought against it by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ aimed to prove that Google held a […]
Inflation Targeting and Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Debates Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Repo Rate Debate: The repo rate has remained at 6.5% for an extended period, leading to a significant difference of opinion within the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). Arguments for Rate Reduction: Proponents argue that high interest rates hamper investment by […]
Veteran IAS officer T.V. Somanathan appointed next Cabinet Secretary Sub: Polity Sec: Executive Context: The Union government on Saturday announced IAS officer T.V. Somanathan as the Cabinet Secretary-designate by appointing him Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Cabinet Secretariat. He will take over India’s top bureaucratic position from August 30 when incumbent […]