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The 80th anniversary of D-Day Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Events are taking place around the world to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. Details: On June 6, 1944, tens of thousands of Allied troops landed on five stretches of the Normandy coastline, codenamed Utah, Omaha, […]
What to know about Russia’s growing footprint in Africa Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Russia’s Influence Expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa: Russia is increasing its influence in Africa, particularly in the sub-Saharan Sahel region, through military assistance and security partnerships, primarily displacing traditional Western allies like France and the United States. Sab Saharan […]
Daily Prelims Notes 8 June 2024 1. Sticky inflation: Why is RBI refusing to cut interest rates? Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) unveiled its latest bi-monthly monetary policy review and for the eighth time in a row RBI decided that it would not change the benchmark […]
Sticky inflation: Why is RBI refusing to cut interest rates? Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) unveiled its latest bi-monthly monetary policy review and for the eighth time in a row RBI decided that it would not change the benchmark policy rate. More on news: The repo […]
Daily Prelims Notes 7 June 2024 1. Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Sub : Science and tech Sec: Health Tag: Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that approximately 33,000 new incidences of brain cancer happen each year in India alone, while Global Cancer Observatory 2020 estimates brain cancer as the 19th […]
Bihar: Human-made wetlands Nagi & Nakti recognised under Ramsar Convention Sub: Environment Sec: Protected Area Context: Bihar’s Nagi and Nakti Bird Sanctuaries have been designated as wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. This recognition raises the total number of Ramsar sites in India to 82. Bihar’s first Ramsar site, Kanwar Lake […]
Delhi water crisis: Supreme Court orders Himachal Pradesh to release 137 cusecs of water to quench Delhi’s thirst Sub: Geography Sec: Geomorphology Context: The Supreme Court ordered the release of 137 cusecs of surplus water from upstream Himachal Pradesh through the Hathnikund barrage in Haryana into the Wazirabad barrage to quench Delhi’s drinking […]
SEBI Expands Promoter Definition for IPO-Bound Companies Sub: Economy Sec: Capital Market Introduction: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has expanded the definition of promoters for companies preparing for an initial public offering (IPO). This move aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the listing process. Current SEBI Regulations: Definition of […]
ECB Cuts Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns Sub: Economy Sec: Capital Market The European Central Bank (ECB) has initiated its first interest rate cut since 2019, reflecting progress in tackling inflation while acknowledging that the fight against inflation is far from over. Key Details: Interest Rate Cut: The ECB reduced its deposit rate […]
Major cause of inflammatory bowel disease discovered Sub : Science and tech Sec: Health Tags: inflammatory bowel disease, Autoimmune Disorders Context: Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, working with UCL and Imperial College London, have discovered a new biological pathway that is a principal driver of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and related conditions, […]