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India’s First Tele-Robotic Heart Surgery Across 286 km Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why In News In a ground breaking achievement, Indian doctors successfully performed two complex heart surgeries using the country’s first indigenous surgical tele-robotic system, SSI Mantra, over a distance of 286 kilometers. Surgical Tele-Robotic System: SSI Mantra Developed By: SS Innovations, […]
Faunal Diversity in Munnar: 24 New Species Documented in Recent Survey Sub: Env Sec: Biodiversity Why in News A recent faunal survey conducted in the Munnar Wildlife Division has led to the discovery of 24 new species of birds, butterflies, and odonates. This exercise has significantly enhanced the region’s faunal checklist and highlighted […]
Modi distributes 65 lakh property cards across 12 States and Union Territories Sub: Schemes Sec: Rural Dev Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 65 lakh property cards to rural families across 50,000 villages in 12 States and Union Territories under the SVAMITVA scheme. About the scheme: The SVAMITVA scheme (Survey of Villages […]
Can Bhopal waste be safely disposed of? Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Context: On January 2, 2025, authorities in Madhya Pradesh began moving 358 tonnes of hazardous waste from the defunct Union Carbide facility in Bhopal to the Pithampur industrial area in Dhar district. The waste consists of materials used to manufacture fertilizers, which […]
Maharashtra forms panels to safeguard ancient forts Sub: History Sec: Art and Architecture Context: The Mahayuti government in Maharashtra has announced the formation of district-level committees to protect ancient forts in Maharashtra from encroachment. By January 31, the committees are required to prepare a comprehensive list of all encroachments and submit it to […]
Daily Prelims Notes 18 January 2025 Table Of Contents Gaza truce approved by Israel Security Cabinet Revisiting Anaemia in India: Beyond Iron Deficiency Maritime Security Challenges in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea: India’s Strategic Response Court asks Centre to consider application by Sri Lankan Tamil of Indian origin for citizenship Lokpal’s […]
Delhi HC Calls CBIC to reassess the Gold Limits under Baggage Rules Sub: Eco Sec: External sector Why in the News? The Delhi High Court has asked the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to revisit the permissible limits for carrying gold under the Baggage Rules, 2016, citing that current limits […]
Lokpal’s Performance Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context It has been 12 years since the Lokpal Act was passed and 5 years since the Lokpal started functioning. The Lokpal has ordered investigations in only 24 cases and granted prosecution sanctions in 6 cases over five years The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 The Lokpal […]
Court asks Centre to consider application by Sri Lankan Tamil of Indian origin for citizenship Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Central government to consider the application for Indian citizenship of Mathine, a Sri Lankan Tamil refugee. Mathine, who arrived in India in […]
Maritime Security Challenges in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea: India’s Strategic Response Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Why in News India’s Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, highlighted potential security threats in the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea, and waters near East African countries. He emphasized the Indian Navy’s proactive measures […]