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Daily Prelims Notes 16 February 2025 1. Loggerhead turtles use geomagnetic field to navigate large distances Sub : ENV SEC: Species in news Context: Loggerhead sea turtles, renowned for their long-distance migrations, exhibit remarkable abilities to return to feeding sites even after seasonal journeys. A study published in Nature explores the mechanisms behind […]
Reciprocal Tariffs by U.S. may not hurt India much, says GTRI Sub :Eco Sec: External sector Why in News? The US has introduced “reciprocal tariffs” to match or offset tariffs imposed by its trading partners, signalling a shift from WTO trade norms. This move aims to address trade imbalances and protect US domestic […]
Vice-President questions involvement of CJI in executive appointments Sub: Polity Sec: Judiciary Context: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar raised significant concerns about the involvement of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in the selection of executive appointments, specifically the CBI director. Dhankhar questioned the legal rationale for this practice and emphasized the importance of maintaining […]
What Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana aims to achieve, how PMDKY will be implemented Sub: Schemes Sec: Agri Context: The Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY) was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Union Budget The scheme is inspired by the success of the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) launched in 2018, […]
India-US TRUST Initiative: Strengthening Critical Minerals and Pharma Supply Chains Sub :IR Sec: India and world Why in News The Transforming Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology (TRUST) Initiative was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington. About TRUST Initiative: The TRUST initiative will facilitate collaboration in the recovery and processing of critical […]
India-US 123 Agreement: Unlocking Full Potential Through Legislative Amendments Sub : Sci Sec: Nuclear sector Why in News India has committed to legislative amendments and sought a crucial exemption from the United States, which could facilitate the deployment of US-designed nuclear reactors and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in India. This move aims to […]
Daily Prelims Notes 15 February 2025 Table Of Contents India-US 123 Agreement: Unlocking Full Potential Through Legislative Amendments India-US TRUST Initiative: Strengthening Critical Minerals and Pharma Supply Chains What Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana aims to achieve, how PMDKY will be implemented Vice-President questions involvement of CJI in executive appointments Reciprocal Tariffs by […]
AI: India’s Y2K Moment and the Path Ahead Sub : Sci Sec: Awareness in IT and Computer Why in News The Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), S. Krishnan, has stated that the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) present an opportunity comparable to India’s Y2K moment. AI as […]
WHO Initiative to Provide Free Cancer Medicines to Children in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Sub : Sci Sec: Health Why in News The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new platform to provide cost-free cancer medicines to thousands of children in low- and middle-income countries. This initiative aims to improve survival rates […]
Challenges in Malaria Vaccination and the Path to Elimination Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared Georgia as the 45th country to eliminate malaria, marking a significant milestone in global health efforts. Despite advances, malaria continues to affect over 240 million people annually, leading to more than 600,000 […]