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National Single Window system to start companies, LLPs Subject : Economy Section: Capital market In News: Company incorporation now available under the centre’s single-window approval system. Key Points: Companies and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) can now be incorporated using the central government’s National Single Window System (NSWS) which offers various central and state […]
Daily Prelims Notes 25 October 2023 Table Of Contents National Single Window system to start companies, LLPs Household investments on physical assets on the rise Ahead of Diwali warning issued on illegal import of firecrackers Nuseirat refugee Camp Why the ‘world’s most gender-equal country’ is protesting inequality Telangana’s law under scanner India to […]
Fixing fashion’s pollution problem with natural dyes Subject :Environment Section: Pollution Textile industry in India: Accounts for more than two percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and provides direct employment to 45 million people. This water-intensive industry is a polluting one, as it generates one-fifth of the world’s industrial water pollution. Usage […]
As Ken-Betwa project barrels ahead, new research finds river interlinking could worsen drought Subject :Geography Section: Physical geography Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change awarded the final forest clearance to the Ken-Betwa river interlinking. National Water Development Authority is overlooking river interlinking in India. Details: Research study done by IIT […]
‘Iron Beam’: Israel’s deadly laser tech can be used against Hamas’ missiles; how it works Subject :Science and Tech Section: Defence Context: Israel’s RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems is developing two High Energy Laser systems: IRON BEAM and LITE BEAM. Iron Beam system: It is a 100kW class High Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS). […]
Carl Sagan detected life on Earth 30 years ago — here’s how his experiment is helping us search for alien species today Subject :Science and Tech Section: Health Context: In 1993 a group of scientists led by Carl Sagan found evidence for life on Earth using data from instruments on board the Nasa […]
Global experts discuss challenges, possibilities around antibiotics becoming a global public good Subject :Science and Tech Section: Health The Antibiotic Webinars series: Conducted by: Delhi-based think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) Objective: To discuss the challenges and possibilities around antibiotics or any aspect of antimicrobial resistance becoming a global public good. […]
Cyclone Hamoon: Deep depression in Bay of Bengal may intensify into cyclonic storm on October 23, says IMD Subject :Geography Section: Physical Geography Cyclone Hamoon: It is a cyclone in the Bay of Bengal region. The system will move nearly north-northeastward and cross the Bangladesh coast between Khepupara and Chattogram. Areas affected: Paradip […]
What are dust suppressant Subject :Environment Section: Pollution Context: Delhi govt to use dust suppressants to combat poor AQI What are dust suppressant Dust suppressants may be salts of calcium or magnesium that can absorb moisture. Dust suppressant powder would be mixed along with water and sprayed on roads to keep the dust […]
How are symbols allotted to political parties in India Subject :Polity Section: Election Context: The Supreme Court refused to entertain a petition filed by the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) party in Telangana, challenging the allotment of election symbols to two other parties. More about the news: The Supreme Court has refused to […]