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What are Cabinet committees and why is the CCS the most important of them all? Sub: Polity Sec: Executive Context: While the allocation of portfolios is likely to be known soon, it is expected that the BJP — with 240 seats in Lok Sabha — will not cede the four big portfolios of Home, Defence, […]
Daily Prelims Notes 10 June 2024 1. What are Cabinet committees, and why is the CCS the most important of them all? Sub: Polity Sec: Executive Context: While the allocation of portfolios is likely to be known soon, it is expected that the BJP — with 240 seats in Lok Sabha — will not cede […]
Daily Prelims Notes 9 June 2024 1. Adjutant loses territory Sub: Environment Sec: Species in news Greater adjutant stork (Leptoptilos dubius): Once found widely across southern Asia and mainland southeast Asia, the greater adjutant is now restricted to a much smaller range with only three breeding populations; two in India, with the largest […]
Epigraphs shine light on Kashmir’s rich cultural past Sub: History Sec: Art and Culture Context: Epigraphs or inscriptions, including calligraphic works, from 40 heritage sites in Kashmir are on display at Srinagar’s Kashmir Arts Emporium. Key highlights: Epigraphs from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries, on display at a Srinagar exhibition, shine a […]
China’s far-side Moon mission begins journey back Sub: Science and tech Sec: Space sector Context: China says its lunar probe has successfully taken off from the far side of the Moon to begin its journey back to Earth carrying the first samples ever collected from the region. Key Highlights: State media says the […]
The big chocolate meltdown | Why 2024 cocoa prices are driving people nuts Sub: Geography Sec: Eco geo Impact of Soaring Cocoa Prices on Indian Pâtisseries and Bakers Rising Cocoa Prices: Global cocoa prices have increased by 110% to 200%. Cacao bean prices reached a record $12,000 per tonne in April. A combination […]
UN to add Israel, Hamas to the global list of offenders that harm children Sub: IR Sec: Int Org U.N. Secretary-General’s Upcoming Report on Israel and Hamas: The secretary-general annually makes a global list of states and militias that are menacing children and threatening them. Parties on the list have ranged from the […]
What is the National Health Claim Exchange? Sub: Schemes Sec: Health National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX) Initiative: Objective: To provide patients with swift access to quality healthcare and reduce out-of-pocket expenses. Collaboration: Joint effort by the Health Ministry and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). Aligns with IRDAI’s objective, facilitating […]
Adjutant loses territory Sub: Environment Sec: Species in news Greater adjutant stork (Leptoptilos dubius): Once found widely across southern Asia and mainland southeast Asia, the greater adjutant is now restricted to a much smaller range with only three breeding populations; two in India, with the largest colony in Assam and a smaller one […]
RBI Maintains Status Quo, Raises FY25 GDP Growth Forecast to 7.2% Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Key Highlights: Policy Repo Rate: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5%, with a majority vote of 4:2. Monetary Policy Stance: The RBI continues with the stance of […]