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EX TIGER TRIUMPH – 24 Subject: Science and tech Section: Defence Context: In consonance with the established partnership between India and the US, a bilateral tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise between both countries, Tiger Triumph – 24, is scheduled on the Eastern Seaboard from 18 to 31 Mar 24. More […]
Warming up to climate change: Why do global sea surface temperatures matter? Subject: Environment Section: Climate change Context: The average global sea surface temperature (SST) for February 2024 stood at 21.06 degree Celsius, the highest ever in a dataset that goes back to 1979. More on news: The previous record of 20.98 degree […]
Vaccine for dengue may be out in markets by mid-2026, says IIL Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), a subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board, has completed the first phase of clinical trials for a dengue vaccine, which focused on assessing safety. Details: The vaccine’s efficacy will […]
Spring season ‘disappearing’ in many States, shows study Subject: Geography Section: Climatology Context: A 50-year study of meteorological data across Indian states and territories reveals a significant warming trend, particularly affecting the winter and spring seasons. Details of research findings: Researchers from Climate Trends analyzed average monthly temperatures from 1970 to the present, […]
Star-rating for state environment bodies not operational yet, Ministry tells NGT Subject: Environment Section: Environment law and body Context: The Environment Ministry’s plan to implement a star-rating system to evaluate states based on their efficiency in granting environmental clearances for industrial or infrastructure projects is yet to be launched. Details: This update was […]
VSSC, ISRO develop the multi-purpose app SAKHI to assist the Gaganyaan crew Subject: Science and tech Section: Space About Space-borne Assistant and Knowledge Hub for Crew Interaction (SAKHI) App: Developed by: Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) facility at Thumba in Thiruvananthapuram. Purpose of the App: A multi-purpose […]
Daily Prelims Notes 18 March 2024 Table Of Contents The problem of equity in IPCC reports IceCube: the big, chill neutrino-spotter Where names indicate the order of birth in a family Why Karnataka has banned food coloring used in gobi manchurian and cotton candy Son’s tribute to father, ‘piece of Gujarat in Delhi’: […]
India’s Proposal on Moratorium on Customs Duties for E-Transmissions Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Background: The moratorium on customs duties for e-transmissions has been receiving temporary extensions at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) since 1998. India aims to redefine the scope and definition of this moratorium, particularly regarding digitized goods like e-books, e-music, […]
Shrinking Board Sizes and Corporate Governance: Key Insights Subject: Economy Section: Financial market and money market Trend in Board Size: In recent years, corporate boards are facing scrutiny over governance issues, leading to a trend of shrinking board sizes. A new report by Excellence Enablers, backed by former SEBI Chairman M Damodaran, reveals […]
T M Krishna conferred Sangita Kalanidhi Subject: History Section: Arts and Culture Context: Renowned carnatic singer T M Krishna has been conferred the Sangita Kalanidhi for 2024 by the Music Academy. More on news: T M Krishna highlighted the non-inclusive nature of the artform and the music season, wherein non-Brahmin musicians and certain […]