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Daily Prelims Notes 16 April 2024 Table Of Contents The strategic importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Centre reveals forest records after 28 years; seven states miss deadline Siachen: 40 years of Op Meghdoot Acidification may strip Indian soils of 3.3 billion tonnes of essential carbon, affecting crop growth, sequestration: Study Nigeria makes […]
Iran-Israel Conflict and India’s Oil Trade Subject: IR Section: Places in news Impact of Escalation: Escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict could affect India’s crude oil imports. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia may increase risk premiums and raise concerns about supply disruptions. India relies on imports for over 85% of its crude oil needs. […]
What share of global CO₂ emissions comes from aviation? Subject: Environment Section: Climate change Context: Flying, despite being highly carbon-intensive, contributes only 2.5% to global carbon emissions because only about 10% of the world’s population flies regularly. Details: As global incomes rise, however, this percentage and the consequent emissions are expected to increase. […]
Nigeria makes history with rollout of new 5-in-1 meningitis vaccine Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: Nigeria has become the first country globally to introduce Men5CV, a new vaccine endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO), which protects against five strains of the meningococcus bacteria responsible for meningitis. Details: This new vaccine […]
Acidification may strip Indian soils of 3.3 billion tonnes of essential carbon, affecting crop growth, sequestration: Study Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: A recent study has raised concerns about the significant loss of soil inorganic carbon (SIC) due to soil acidification in India, where over 30% of cultivable land carries acidic […]
Siachen: 40 years of Op Meghdoot Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: On April 13, 2024, it has been forty years since the Indian Army gained a strategic position by occupying the glacier before Pakistan could act. Conflicting claims: Siachen, translating to “land of roses” in the Balti language, is ironically known […]
Centre reveals forest records after 28 years; seven states miss deadline Subject: Environment Section: Env law and body Context: As many as 27 states and Union Territories (UT) have furnished details about their records concerning forests, according to the interim judgment passed by the Supreme Court on February 2, 2024. More on news: […]
The strategic importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Subject: Geography Section: Mapping Context: The neglect of Andaman and Nicobar strategic island groups betrays a lack of strategic maritime vision in the decades since Independence. More on news: The transformation of India’s Look East policy into a robust Act East policy, a realization of […]
Astronomers unravel the mystery of the ‘Dragon’s Egg’ nebula Subject: Science and tech Section: Space sector Context: Two large stars residing inside a spectacular cloud of gas and dust nicknamed the “Dragon’s Egg” nebula have presented a puzzle to astronomers. More on news: One of the stars has a magnetic field, as does […]
Qudsia Bagh: This morning walkers’ paradise was once a symbol of a queen’s ambition, a casualty to 1857 aftermath Subject: History Section: Art and Culture About Qudsia Bagh: Qudsia Bagh is an 18th-century garden complex and palace located in Old Delhi, India. The complex was constructed in 1748 for Qudsia Begum, the mother […]