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Daily Prelims Notes 2 July 2024 1. Will the Hosur airport become a reality? Sub: Geography Sec: Economic geo Context: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin plans to set up an international airport on 2,000 acres in Hosur. Significance of Hosur: Capacity: The airport will handle three crore passengers annually. Location: Hosur is […]
RBI Joins ‘Project Nexus’ for Instant Cross-Border Retail Payments Sub: Economy Sec: Monetary Policy Overview: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has joined “Project Nexus”, an international initiative to enable instant cross-border retail payments by interlinking domestic Fast Payment Systems (FPSs). About Project Nexus: Conceptualization: Developed by the Innovation Hub of the Bank […]
What is on the agenda for the 16th Finance Commission? Sub: Polity Sec: Federalism Context: The 16th Finance Commission (FC) has begun its work, established under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution, primarily focusing on the devolution of the consolidated fund. More on news: Since the 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments, local bodies […]
Rewilding, artificial insemination, population study; Rs 56 crore approved for next phase of Bustard conservation Sub: Environment Sec: Species in news Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) approved Rs 56 crore for the next phase of Great Indian Bustard (GIB) and Lesser Florican conservation. Details: The plan includes habitat […]
What discovery of prehistoric ostrich shells in Andhra means Sub: Environment Sec: Species in news Context: A team of archaeologists discovered a 41,000-year-old ostrich nest (world’s oldest known ostrich nest) in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh, led by Devara Anil Kumar from MS University, Vadodara. The nest, measuring 9-10 feet in width, originally housed 9-11 […]
Team India stranded in Barbados due to Hurricane Beryl: What are hurricanes, their types? Sub: Geography Sec: Climatology Context: The Indian cricket team, fresh from their ICC World T20 Cup win, is stranded in Barbados due to Hurricane Beryl. The team was scheduled to leave for New York on July 1, connecting through […]
How urban expansion makes Delhi susceptible to flooding Sub: Geography Sec: Indian Physical Geography Urban flood in Delhi NCR: Unchecked urban expansion is a major cause of chronic urban flooding in Delhi and the NCR. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded 228.1 mm of rain in 24 hours, an 88-year high. Delhi’s urban […]
Will the Hosur airport become a reality? Sub: Geography Sec: Economic geo Context: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin plans to set up an international airport on 2,000 acres in Hosur. Significance of Hosur: Capacity: The airport will handle three crore passengers annually. Location: Hosur is in Krishnagiri district, on the border of […]
Indonesia plans import duties on clothing, ceramics, minister says Sub: Economy Sec: External Sector Context: Indonesia will impose safeguard duties of 100% to 200% on imports ranging from footwear to ceramics, reviving a plan to protect domestic industries, the trade minister said. The planned import duties average more than 100%. Trade Minister Zulkifli […]
General Upendra Dwivedi assumes charge as 30th Indian Army chief Sub: Polity Sec: Msc Context: General Upendra Dwivedi took over as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the 1.3 million Indian Army on June 30 from General Manoj Pande who superannuated after more than four decades of service. About Chief […]