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Over 60 products from across India earn GI tags Subject: History Section: Art and culture Introduction A landmark achievement has been recorded as over 60 products from across India, including the renowned Banaras Thandai, have received the Geographical Indication (GI) tags. This unprecedented move marks a significant recognition of India’s diverse and rich heritage of traditional […]
Genetic profiling of captive jumbos of Kerala to begin soon Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Introduction The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is set to initiate genetic profiling for the approximately 400 captive elephants in Kerala. This initiative, aimed at incorporating the details of these elephants into a national database, signifies a pioneering effort […]
World’s most powerful laser points to uncharted arenas Subject: Science and tech Section: Msc Context: Antonia Toma, an engineer at a research centre in Romania, activates the world’s most powerful laser as part of the European Union’s Infrastructure ELI project, aiming for significant advances across various sectors including health and space. Details: The […]
The ART of India’s HIV/AIDS response Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: April 1 commemorates the 20th anniversary of the launch of Free Anti-retroviral Therapy (ART) for Persons living with HIV (PLHIV) by the Indian government, a pivotal step in the nation’s HIV/AIDS response. Details: Initially, HIV/AIDS was seen as a death […]
Russia’s war is weakening scientists’ ability to track the climate Subject: Environment Section: Climate change Context: Human activities are warming the Earth, and war is now obstructing precise climate change measurements. The Arctic is heating up nearly four times faster than the global average, which could lead to severe consequences such as melting […]
Remembering Vaikom satyagraha, a 100 years later Subject: History Section: Modern India Context: Vaikom satyagraha, the epic movement, enters its 100th year. Early 20th century Travancore: The princely state of Travancore had a feudal, militaristic, and ruthless system of custom-ridden government. The idea of caste pollution worked not only on the basis of […]
Bringing 1000 elephants to Jamnagar makes no sense: Raman Sukumar Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: On March 14, the captive elephant’s future came to be governed by new Rules—Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024, that regulate their transfer from one State to another. What are Captive Elephants? These elephants are […]
Tamil Nadu’s Role in India’s Electronics Exports Subject: Economy Section: External sector Key Statistics: Tamil Nadu, in FY24, accounted for 30% of all electronic goods exports from India. The district of Kancheepuram alone contributed close to 40% of India’s smartphone exports in the last two fiscal years. The state has seen a significant […]
Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024 Subject: Schemes Section: Economy Current Issue: Manufacturers of e2Ws and e3Ws are in confusion regarding the continuation of discounts for customers under the EMPS 2024. The scheme is set to commence on April 1. However, the portal for companies to register their certificates to avail of subsidies […]
Daily Prelims Notes 1 April 2024 Table Of Contents Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024 Tamil Nadu’s Role in India’s Electronics Exports Bringing 1000 elephants to Jamnagar makes no sense: Raman Sukumar Remembering Vaikom satyagraha, a 100 years later Russia’s war is weakening scientists’ ability to track the climate The ART of India’s […]