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SC questions Centre’s rigid position on control over industrial alcohol Subject: Polity Section: Federalism Context: A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court raised questions about the Central Government’s insistence on maintaining exclusive control over industrial alcohol, thereby not allowing States the authority to regulate its misuse, including its illegal conversion to consumable […]
At least 20 firms bought electoral bonds within 3 years of incorporation, a punishable offence: Data Subject: Polity Section: Elections Context: Despite a legal prohibition against companies less than three years old making political contributions, including through electoral bonds, data indicates that at least 20 such new firms purchased electoral bonds totalling about […]
Two reasons why food inflation may soften in the months ahead Subject: Economy Section: Inflation Context: The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) noted how food price pressures have been interrupting the ongoing disinflation process, posing challenges for the final descent of inflation to the target [of 4%]. More on news: […]
Nobel laureate Peter Higgs, who proposed existence of ‘god particle’, dies at 94 Subject: Science and tech Section: Space Context: Nobel prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the so-called “god particle” that helped explain how matter formed after the Big Bang, has died at age 94. More on news: In […]
Daily Prelims Notes 10 April 2024 Table of Contents Nobel laureate Peter Higgs, who proposed existence of ‘god particle’, dies at 94 Two reasons why food inflation may soften in the months ahead At least 20 firms bought electoral bonds within 3 years of incorporation, a punishable offence: Data SC questions Centre’s rigid […]
Right against climate change part of right to life, equality: Read the Supreme Court’s exact arguments Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: On April 5, 2024, the Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgment led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, recognized the right against the adverse impacts of climate change as […]
Strong link between high glycaemic index diet and diabetes, says study Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: An international study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology revealed that diets low in glycaemic index (GI) and glycaemic load (GL) may help prevent type 2 diabetes, particularly in individuals with higher Body Mass […]
A freak DNA change 25 million years ago is why humans lack tails Subject: Science and Tech Section: Biotech Introduction: A distinguishing anatomical trait of apes, setting them apart from monkeys, is their lack of a tail. While all mammals possess a tail at some stage of development, apes—including humans, chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, […]
What is the technology behind manufacturing a semiconductor chip? Subject: Science and Tech Section: Awareness in IT Context: The TATA group has partnered with Taiwan’s Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) to set up a 300mm wafer fabrication plant in Gujarat. It will roll out its first 28nm chip in 2026. Two assembly and […]
Why VVPAT was brought in, why Opposition wants all slips verified Subject: Polity Section: Elections Context: With the first phase of voting set to take place on April 19, the Supreme Court (SC) last week said that petitions seeking 100% verification of Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips would be taken up […]