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The Impact of H-1B Visas on the U.S. Tech Industry Sub : Eco Sec : External sector Why in News? The H-1B visa program has resurfaced as a contentious topic with President-elect Donald Trump appointing Sriram Krishnan, an Indian immigrant, as Senior Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Heated debates have erupted regarding […]
Daily Prelims Notes 20 January 2025 Table Of Contents The Impact of H-1B Visas on the U.S. Tech Industry What did the ILO report state about international migrants? More than 80 killed following three days of guerrilla violence in northern Colombia Nine Navies Conduct Joint Drills in Strategic Indo-Pacific Straits Advancing Cryptography in […]
Daily Prelims Notes 19 January 2025 Table Of Contents Maharashtra forms panels to safeguard ancient forts Can Bhopal waste be safely disposed of? Modi distributes 65 lakh property cards across 12 States and Union Territories Faunal Diversity in Munnar: 24 New Species Documented in Recent Survey India’s First Tele-Robotic Heart Surgery Across 286 […]
Declining Fertility Levels in India Sub : Geo Sec : Human Geo Context:– A comprehensive demographic analysis of global fertility in 204 countries and territories from 1950-2021 has found that fertility is declining globally and that future fertility rates will continue to decline worldwide, remaining low even under successful implementations of pro-natal policies. […]
India’s First Tele-Robotic Heart Surgery Across 286 km Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why In News In a ground breaking achievement, Indian doctors successfully performed two complex heart surgeries using the country’s first indigenous surgical tele-robotic system, SSI Mantra, over a distance of 286 kilometers. Surgical Tele-Robotic System: SSI Mantra Developed By: SS Innovations, […]
Faunal Diversity in Munnar: 24 New Species Documented in Recent Survey Sub: Env Sec: Biodiversity Why in News A recent faunal survey conducted in the Munnar Wildlife Division has led to the discovery of 24 new species of birds, butterflies, and odonates. This exercise has significantly enhanced the region’s faunal checklist and highlighted […]
Modi distributes 65 lakh property cards across 12 States and Union Territories Sub: Schemes Sec: Rural Dev Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 65 lakh property cards to rural families across 50,000 villages in 12 States and Union Territories under the SVAMITVA scheme. About the scheme: The SVAMITVA scheme (Survey of Villages […]
Can Bhopal waste be safely disposed of? Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Context: On January 2, 2025, authorities in Madhya Pradesh began moving 358 tonnes of hazardous waste from the defunct Union Carbide facility in Bhopal to the Pithampur industrial area in Dhar district. The waste consists of materials used to manufacture fertilizers, which […]
Maharashtra forms panels to safeguard ancient forts Sub: History Sec: Art and Architecture Context: The Mahayuti government in Maharashtra has announced the formation of district-level committees to protect ancient forts in Maharashtra from encroachment. By January 31, the committees are required to prepare a comprehensive list of all encroachments and submit it to […]
Daily Prelims Notes 18 January 2025 Table Of Contents Gaza truce approved by Israel Security Cabinet Revisiting Anaemia in India: Beyond Iron Deficiency Maritime Security Challenges in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea: India’s Strategic Response Court asks Centre to consider application by Sri Lankan Tamil of Indian origin for citizenship Lokpal’s […]