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As caracals inch towards extinction, path to conserving the wild cat remains unclear Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: An estimated 50 caracals are left in the small clusters in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat, making caracal the second cat species after the Asiatic cheetah to reach the brink of extinction […]
Even temporary global warming above 2°C will affect life in the oceans for centuries Subject: Environment Section: Protected Areas in news Context: There is growing consensus that our planet is likely to pass the 1.5 degrees Celsius warming threshold. Research even suggests global warming will temporarily exceed the 2℃ threshold, if atmospheric carbon […]
Migratory birds arrive in Odisha’s Chilika before winter; is climate change to blame? Subject: Environment Section: Protected Areas in news Context: Migratory birds have started their annual journey to Chilika —India’s largest waterbird habitat in Odisha — ahead of winter this year. Ducks and wigeon species have been seen this year within the […]
India launches Operation Ajay today to bring home citizens from Israel-Hamas war zone Subject : IR Section: Places in news Context: India launches Operation Ajay to bring home citizens from Israel-Hamas war zone More about the news: India has initiated “Operation Ajay” to repatriate its citizens from Israel and Palestine amid escalating conflict. […]
How new royalty rates for strategic minerals can help cut their imports Subject :Economy Section: External sector Context: Recently, the government sanctioned royalty rates for three pivotal and strategic minerals i.e lithium, niobium, and rare earth elements (REEs) More about the news: The Indian government has amended a key law to set competitive […]
A brief introduction to the political players in Palestine Subject: IR Section: Conflict Context: Last week’s attack on Israel has brought not just Hamas under the spotlight, but also other significant players in Palestine such as Fatah, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO), and Palestinian Authority (PA). Some more details in […]
India and Sweden to collaborate on green steel projects; other nations to team up Subject: Science and Technology Section: MSc What is green steel? It is the manufacturing of steel without the use of fossil fuels. “Green hydrogen” is one solution that could help reduce the steel industry’s carbon footprint. Green hydrogen is […]
India likely to skip China’s BRI summit Subject: IR Section: Groupings Context: India has decided to skip BRI meet. India did not attend the summits in 2017 and 2019, having raised concerns about the BRI. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to attend the Belt and Road Forum (BRF) in Beijing, with the […]
Daily Prelims Notes 12 October 2023 Table Of Contents India likely to skip China’s BRI summit India and Sweden to collaborate on green steel projects; other nations to team up A brief introduction to the political players in Palestine How new royalty rates for strategic minerals can help cut their imports India launches […]
Daily Prelims Notes 11 October 2023 Table Of Contents Why Gandhi was against Jews state in Palestine A day after allowing termination of 25-week-old pregnancy, Supreme Court puts abortion on hold Gaza’s 100-year history of war Centre opposes CPR petition to allow using part of fund in FD Serious considerations, interest in India […]