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Where fossils meet faith in a Madhya Pradesh district Subject: Environment Section: Species in news In the news: In Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district, scientists recently confirmed that a revered Bhil deity, Kakad Bhairav, worshipped as a sun-baked stone, is actually a 66-million-year-old fossilized egg of a titanosaur, a herbivorous dinosaur. The discovery challenges […]
Trendy to toxic: Is turmeric losing its golden hue? Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health In the news: Lead chromate, used to enhance turmeric’s colour, has raised safety concerns due to high lead levels found in turmeric samples from households in Bihar, India, and larger surveys across eight districts, including other spices exceeding […]
Free-ranging cats may be catastrophic for wild species Subject: Environment Section: Species in news In the news: Free-ranging domestic cats around the world are found to eat more than 2,000 other animal species such as birds, mammals, insects, and reptiles — including 350 species of conservation concern. The researchers found records of 2,083 […]
Levy 20-30% health tax on food high in sugar, salt, fat: study Subject: Economy Section: Fiscal Policy In the news: Public health researchers recommend implementing a health tax ranging from 20% to 30%, in addition to the Goods and Services Tax (GST), specifically targeting sugar, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), and foods high in sugar, […]
Daily Prelims Notes 30 December 2023 Table Of Contents ISRO to launch XPoSat and 10 other payloads on January 1 India closing in on lithium deal with Argentina, tapping Australia and Chile too Birders’ network finds rare pelagic birds on Karnataka’s coast Insights on India’s Financial Transformation Fed Rate Cut and its Impact […]
Indian Navy unveils new epaulettes for admirals Subject: History Section: Modern India Context: The introduction of new designs for Admirals’ epaulettes and renaming of ranks within the Indian Navy symbolizes India’s devotion to its nautical legacy and a break from colonial legacies. This declaration came after December 4, Navy Day celebrations in Sindhudurg. […]
Criteria for awarding disaster relief must laid down clearly Subject: Polity Section: National body Context: The recent spat between the Central and Tamil Nadu governments over flood relief after two spells of heavy rainfall in the State has been disheartening for those struggling to rebuild their lives. More about News: The central government does not declare any natural disaster a […]
Javier Milei writes to BRICS leaders, rejects invite for Argentina to join the grouping Subject: IR Section: Groupings Context: Argentina rejects membership of BRICS More about the news: Argentina’s President, Javier Milei, has formally rejected an invitation to join the BRICS grouping, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. In letters sent […]
Fed Rate Cut and its Impact on the Indian Economy Subject: Economy Section: External sector Fed Rate Cut: Refers to the reduction in the federal funds rate, the interest rate at which banks lend to each other overnight. Decided by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in the United States. Impact on Indian Economy: Capital […]
Insights on India’s Financial Transformation Subject: Economy Section: National Income Transformation from Savers to Investors: Uday Kotak observes a shift in India from a nation of savers to investors. Interest in financial markets increased post the global financial crisis. Historical Shift in Saver Behaviour: In the early 80s, Indian savers lacked confidence in […]