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Daily Prelims Notes 11 December 2023 Table Of Contents 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights House Panel recommend Prayer at protected site of religious significance In Greater Noida, a Shah Jahan-era tomb with Red Fort link RBI’s Agreement with Bank of England for CCIL Matter RBI’s Monetary Policy Review Highlights […]
Climate change having devastating impact on migratory species Subject : Environment Section: Climate change Context: A report on migratory species has been published by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), on the sidelines of COP28. Impact of climate change and biodiversity loss on Migratory species: Impacting the […]
Cauvery basin lost nearly 12850 sq. km of green cover Subject : Environment Section: Protected Areas Context: A paper on the Cauvery Basin is published by scientists and researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. Study findings: Natural vegetation on nearly 12,850 sq. km of land (46%) in the Cauvery basin […]
How fractals offer a new way to see the quantum realm Subject : Science and Tech Section Awareness in IT Introduction: Quantum physics is too weird for many people to understand, and part of the weirdness is due to some of its counter intuitive features. For example, many quantum phenomena are bound by […]
What is the controversy over Germany’s debt brake rule? Subject : IR Section: Int events Context: Germany’s constitutional court on November 15 ruled unlawful a government move to reallocate €60 billion, unused from the sums initially earmarked for the pandemic emergency, to a “climate and transformation fund” (KTF). What is the Debt Brake […]
RBI’s Monetary Policy Review Highlights Subject : Economy Section: Monetary Policy Policy Rate Unchanged: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has maintained the policy rate at 6.5%, marking the fifth consecutive time without a change. The decision is driven by the central bank’s vigilant stance on inflation. Liquidity Management Tools Adjusted: RBI has […]
RBI’s Agreement with Bank of England for CCIL Matter Subject : Economy Section: Monetary Policy Recognition of RBI’s Regulatory Role: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das highlighted the agreement with the Bank of England during the recent monetary policy statement. The agreement recognizes the RBI as the principal regulator of Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL). […]
In Greater Noida, a Shah Jahan-era tomb with Red Fort link Subject : History Section: Art and Culture Context: Shah Jahan-era tomb with Red Fort link More about the news: Greater Noida, known for modern infrastructure, houses a historical gem—the tomb of Ikram Khan, a key figure in the construction of Delhi’s Red […]
House Panel recommend Prayer at protected site of religious significance Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Context: House Panel recommend Prayer at protected site of religious significance More about the news: A parliamentary panel in India has recommended exploring the possibility of allowing puja (worship) and religious activities at Archaeological Survey of India […]
75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Subject :IR Section: Int Body Context:75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. More about the news: On December 10, 2023, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) celebrated its 75th anniversary. The UDHR stands as a pivotal document, safeguarding human rights and […]