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Over 5600 killed last year in Haiti gang violence, says UN Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: In 2024, gang violence in Haiti resulted in over 5,600 deaths, marking a significant increase from 2023. This represented an additional 1,000 deaths compared to the previous year. The Kenyan-led police support mission in […]
They fled violence; now they are non-existent for Burkina Faso govt. Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: Burkina Faso is grappling with severe internal conflict, where over 1 million people have been displaced by years of violence from Islamic extremists and government-affiliated fighters. Burkina Faso’s military junta, which took power two […]
The latest science on climate change Sub : Geo Sec: Climatology Context: The latest climate research highlights that global warming is progressing faster than expected, with a record-breaking year for global temperatures in 2024. The critical threshold of 1.5°C of warming above pre-industrial temperatures may already have been surpassed, based on new data […]
How Curiosity-Driven Research on a Worm Won Four Nobel Prizes Sub : Sci Sec : Biotech Why in News Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering microRNAs and their role in gene expression using Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans). This tiny nematode has contributed […]
Why the Location of China’s Earthquake Matters Sub: Geo Sec: Disaster Management Why in News On January 7, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Tibetan China and Nepal. The epicentre was located near Mt. Everest, causing significant loss of life and property. Key Details: Epicentre: Located 10 km below the surface, approximately 80 km […]
Daily Prelims Notes 8 January 2025 Table Of Contents Why the Location of China’s Earthquake Matters How Curiosity-Driven Research on a Worm Won Four Nobel Prizes The latest science on climate change They fled violence; now they are non-existent for Burkina Faso govt. Over 5600 killed last year in Haiti gang violence, says […]
Daily Prelims Notes 7 January 2025 Table Of Contents No sanction given for death sentence, Houthis handling nurse’s case: Yemen Embassy Indo-US nuclear deal: Law that bars manufacturing here, Indian law on liability The mystery of the Indus script: Dravidian, Sanskrit or not a language at all? Twigstats: Revolutionizing High-Resolution Ancestry Analysis with […]
Decoding the National Anthem Controversy Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: The TN Raj Bhavan has alleged that “the Constitution of Bharat and the National Anthem were once again insulted in the Tamil Nadu Assembly.” As per convention, the State anthem, Tamil Thai Vazhthu, is played at the beginning of the Governor’s address, and […]
Why Are Major Banks Like Citi Quitting the Net Zero Banking Alliance? Sub: Env Sec: Climate change Why in News In recent weeks, several leading American banks, including Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley, have exited the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA). This withdrawal comes amidst shifting political […]