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El Nino effect: Cases of dengue have increased globally Subject : Geography Section: Climatology In the news: The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a staggering ten-fold increase in dengue cases globally between 2000 and 2019, rising from 500,000 to 5.2 million reported cases. However, this count likely underestimates the actual prevalence due to […]
Nematocyst: a cellular weapon Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Nematocysts’ Role in Defense and Hunting: Nematocysts are specialized cells found in jellyfish, corals, sea anemones, and hydras, andact as potent weapons for defence and hunting. Composed of capsules containing coiled tubules and toxins, nematocysts rapidly eject these tubules with extreme acceleration when […]
Unpacking the first ever COP ‘Health Day’ Subject :Environment Section: International Convention COP28: Hosted by the UAE, focused on the link between climate change and public health crises. Emphasized the severe health threats posed by climate change, particularly impacting marginalized communities and low- to middle-income countries. Highlighted the need for an accelerated phase-out […]
UN calls for rescue of 185 Rohingya adrift in Indian Ocean Subject :IR Section: Places in news Context: UN urges rescue of 185 Rohingya adrift in Indian Ocean More about the news: The United Nations has urgently called for the rescue of 185 people, primarily women and children, stranded on a distressed boat […]
IMF Warning on India’s Debt Subject :Economy Section: External sector Context: The IMF warns that India’s general government debt may exceed 100% of GDP by 2028 in the medium term. Long-term risks are identified due to the need for significant investment in climate resilience New concessional financing, increased private sector investment, and carbon […]
Daily Prelims Notes 24 December 2023 Table Of Contents Tribunals cannot direct govt. to frame policy: SC judgment Madhya Pradesh CM’s Assertion on Ujjain and the Prime Meridian: A Brief History of Time Measurement Reassessing Perspectives: A Compilation of Essays by the Finance Ministry A strategic choke point- Bab el Mandeb Iran threatens […]
Iran threatens Mediterranean closure amid intense Israel strike in North Gaza Subject :IR Section: Places in news Context: Iran threatens Mediterranean closure amid intense Israel strike in North Gaza More about the news: The Houthi group in Yemen is aligned with Iran, and it has engaged in attacks on merchant vessels in the […]
A strategic choke point- Bab el Mandeb Subject : IR Section: Places in news Context: Houthi attacks on tankers passing through the narrow Strait More about the news: The Houthis, a Shia militia in Yemen backed by Iran, initially declared war on Israel during the Israel-Hamas conflict. They shifted tactics, targeting ships in […]
Reassessing Perspectives: A Compilation of Essays by the Finance Ministry Subject :Economy Section: External Sector Context: Reassessing Perspectives, a compilation of essays by the Finance Ministry aims to spotlight concerns regarding the methodologies employed by major global credit rating agencies and their adverse impact on India. It underscores the necessity for credit rating […]
Madhya Pradesh CM’s Assertion on Ujjain and the Prime Meridian: A Brief History of Time Measurement Subject :Geography Section: Indian Physical geography Context: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav recently claimed in the state Assembly that “Ujjain is the global Prime Meridian,” asserting that India, specifically Ujjain, determined the world’s time approximately 300 […]