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As JN.1 emerges as variant of interest, time to evaluate preparedness Subject : Science and Tech Section: Health Context: The identification of a sub variant — JN.1 — has sparked fresh interest in the epidemiological world, and has sounded the need for caution. The World Health Organisation, has decided, due to its rapid […]
Bengaluru airport wins award at UNESCO’s 2023 Prix Versailles Subject : IR Section: International organisation Context: Terminal 2 (T2) of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru has been recognised as one of the world’s most beautiful airports and awarded the special prize for interiors at the UNESCO’s 2023 Prix Versailles. About PRIX VERSAILLES […]
WHO prequalifies malaria vaccine by Serum Institute Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health Context: The World Health Organization(WHO) added the R21/Matrix M malaria vaccine, developed by Oxford University and manufactured by Serum Institute of India, to its list of prequalified vaccines. In October 2023, the WHO had recommended its use for the prevention […]
IPC to BNS what has change Subject :Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: Lok Sabha nod for 3 bill on criminal law More about the news: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023 proposes significant changes to the Indian Penal Code; it aims to replace some notable modifications including incorporating terrorism and organized crime […]
Why is the Iceland so volcanically active Subject :Geography Section: Geomorphology Context: A volcano erupted close to an Iceland power plant after weeks of intense seismic activity southwest of Reykjavik What are volcanoes: Volcanoes are openings or vents where lava, tephra (small rocks), and steam erupt onto the Earth’s surface, according to the […]
The Donkey Route Subject : IR Section: Msc Context: Theme of SRK’s ‘Dunki’ What is Donkey Route: The “donkey route” to the United States involves migrants traveling through Latin American countries to reach the US border. The journey often starts in countries like Ecuador, Bolivia, or Guyana, where Indian citizens can obtain visas […]
Culture ministry sets aside ₹350 crore fund for promoting eight schemes Subject : Schemes Section: History Context: Culture ministry sets aside ₹350 crore fund for promoting eight schemes More about the news: The Ministry of Culture in India plans to disburse over ₹350 crore over a five-year period to promote art and culture […]
Daily Prelims Notes 21 December 2023 Table Of Contents What causes inflation in India: Demand or supply issues? India’s defence budgeting and the point of deterrence Lok Sabha passes Telecom Bill 2023 to replace 138 year old Telegraph Act Outcomes of the COP-28 climate summit COVID vaccines pillar COVAX to wind down by […]
Overview of Trust Funds at the World Bank Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Strategic Use of Trust Funds: Trust funds are strategic financing instruments used by the World Bank to complement core funding from IBRD and IDA. They support specific development priorities, regions, and thematic focus areas. Trust funds enhance the World Bank’s […]
India’s AI Mission Subject : Science and Tech Section: awareness in IT Context: In big AI push, Centre to step up compute capacity More about the news: As part of its Artificial Intelligence Mission, India aims to develop its own “sovereign AI” by building computational capacity in the country and offering compute-as-a-service to […]