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‘India’s oldest’ sloth bear in captivity dies in Bhopal zoo Subject: Environment Section: Species in news In the news: A 36-year-old male sloth bear died due to multi-organ failure at a zoo-cum-animal rescue centre in Bhopal. The bear, named Bablu, was the oldest one in captivity in the country and died at the […]
Cabinet gives nod to ‘Prithvi’ programme for earth observation Subject: Science and Tech Section: Schemes In the news: The Union Cabinet cleared a ₹4,797-crore programme called ‘Prithvi’ (Earth) that is expected to subsume five existing schemes of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). Cabinet approval for an agreement between the Indian Space Research […]
Discovery of palaeolithic tools adds to the understanding of human settlements Subject: History Section: Ancient Context: Recent floods in Mulugu district, Telangana. Palaeolithic quartzite tools were found in a dried-up stream post-flood. Discovery Details: Found between Gurrevula and Bhupatipuram villages in the Mulugu district. These were identified based on chipping style, material, and […]
“Panchayat se Parliament tak” Subject: Schemes Section: Vulnerable section Context: The Parliament on Friday hosted a programme named ‘Panchayat Se Parliament Tak’ for over 500 women representatives of diverse backgrounds from Panchayats and urban local bodies. More on news: ‘Panchayat Se Parliament Tak’ is aimed at empowering and supporting women grassroots leaders. Lok […]
ISRO successfully tests Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell on PSLV-C58’s orbital platform POEM3 Subject: Science and Tech Section: Space tech Context: India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has celebrated a significant achievement of a successful flight test of a fuel cell intended for space use. More on news: The Vikram […]
After PM Modi’s visit, Lakshadweep remains top-searched keyword on Google for 2nd day in a row Subject: Geography Section: Mapping Context: Lakshadweep, the Union Territory, became the most searched keyword on Google after Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared photos of the archipelago. More on news: The Prime Minister inaugurated the Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine […]
Daily Prelims Notes 6 January 2024 Table Of Contents After PM Modi’s visit, Lakshadweep remains top-searched keyword on Google for 2nd day in a row ISRO successfully tests Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell on PSLV-C58’s orbital platform POEM3 “Panchayat se Parliament tak” Discovery of palaeolithic tools adds to the understanding of human settlements […]
Daily Prelims Notes 5 January 2024 Table Of Contents Observation of International Monetary Fund (IMF) on India’s Debt: Key Points Regarding Dividends and Disinvestment in CPSEs Supreme Court Directs Probe into Hindenburg Research Concerns raised by RBI over Credit Information Companies (CICs) Researchers engineer plant cells to produce drug for cancer New class […]
Amit Shah launches portal for procurement of pulses Subject: Polity Section: National Body Context: Recently, The Cooperation Minister said that tur farmers can register on the portal to sell their produce to NAFED and NCCF even before the sowing operation. More on news: The Union Cooperation Minister urged farmers to cultivate pulses on […]