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Bihar’s Begusarai, ‘world’s most polluted city in 2023’; India ranks 3rd globally: Swiss report Subject: Environment Section: Pollution The World Air Quality Report 2023: The report, produced by the Swiss organization IQAir, marks its 6th annual publication, offering insights into global air pollution levels. It emphasizes the need for local, national, and international […]
IPEF: India to join US-led co-operative work programme on carbon market Subject: Environment Section: Int Conventions Context: India has decided to participate in at least one of the four cooperative work programmes under the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), specifically focusing on carbon market activities. Details: The Ministry of Power and the Bureau […]
Daily Prelims Notes 20 March 2024 Table Of Contents IPEF: India to join US-led co-operative work programme on carbon market Bihar’s Begusarai, ‘world’s most polluted city in 2023’; India ranks 3rd globally: Swiss report Why the B200 Blackwell chip will consolidate Nvidia’s stranglehold over the AI market How House terms and poll schedules […]
Daily Prelims Notes 19 March 2024 Table Of Contents VSSC, ISRO develop the multi-purpose app SAKHI to assist the Gaganyaan crew Star-rating for state environment bodies not operational yet, Ministry tells NGT Spring season ‘disappearing’ in many States, shows study Vaccine for dengue may be out in markets by mid-2026, says IIL Warming […]
Simplifying Claims Settlement: IEPFA’s Initiative Subject: Economy Section: Capital and money market The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) has launched an initiative to enhance the investor experience and streamline the claims settlement process. Purpose of Initiative: Aimed at simplifying, expediting, and streamlining the claims settlement process. Intends to reimagine the refund […]
Impact of Election Schedule on Nifty and Bank Nifty Options Subject: Economy Section: Financial market Historical Timing and Current Scenario: Previous election results of 2009, 20014 and 2019 were announced in May. Election Commission announced a seven-phase schedule from April 19 to June 1, with counting on June 4. Market Reaction and Option […]
Mauritius: Shifting Perspectives on Taxation and Investment Subject: Economy Section: Fiscal Policy From Tax Haven to Gateway Reform Initiatives: Mauritius, historically seen as a tax haven, has undertaken substantial reforms. Initiatives such as signing the Multilateral Instrument, abolishing the deemed foreign tax credit, and amending the Income Tax Act have reshaped its financial […]
Election Commission introduces vote-from-home for citizens aged 85 and above Subject: Polity Section: Elections Context: Senior citizens who are above 85 years and persons with disabilities can opt for postal ballots and cast their votes from homes. More on news: There are 81,87,999 senior citizen electors above 85 years and 2,18,442 electors above […]
Axis Bank to support Tata Memorial-supported National Cancer Grid with ₹100 crore contribution Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: Axis Bank extends support to the National Cancer Grid and Tata Memorial Centre and contributes Rs. 100 crores towards enhancing research, innovation and digital health adoption in oncology. More on news: The collaboration […]