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Smart fence along Myanmar border in the pipeline: govt Subject: Geography Section: Places in news Context: An advanced smart fencing system of 100 km along the Myanmar border is in the pipeline to strengthen the existing surveillance system, the 2022-23 annual report of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said. Details of the […]
India needs to invest substantially on creating multimodal infrastructure Subject: Geography Section: Places in news Context: India needs good multimodal infrastructure to handle major transport modes — air, rail, road, and waterways. Multimodal Infrastructure: Multimodal infrastructure involves the end-to-end movement of international goods by more than one mode of transport, using a single […]
Business continuity plan for Israel’s Haifa port ready: APSEZ Subject: Geography Section: Places in news Context: Haifa port of Israel, which is run and managed by the Adani group, is in the news due to an attack by the Hamas group. The Haifa port, situated in the north, accounts for 3% of (Adani […]
Natural rubber producing nations urged to address common issues Subject : Economy Section: Infrastructure Context: Sawar Dhanania, Chairman of the Rubber Board has called upon the Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) to prioritize addressing such issues common for all and formulate appropriate policies. Details: Natural rubber is a versatile raw material […]
DG Shipping notifies a new order for grant of RoFR priority to IFSCA-owned ships Subject : Economy Section: Infrastructure Context: Directorate General of Shipping, which deals with implementation of shipping policy and legislation, has amended its own order on guidelines for exercise of Right of First Refusal (RoFR) – Grant of Licence to […]
Daily Prelims Notes 9 October 2023 Table Of Contents RBI’s Open Market Operation plan Relief to exporters, SEZ as GST Council makes clarifications Rail Gauge Debate How the Digital India Act will shape the future of the country’s cyber landscape IAF Chief unveils new Ensign as the force marks 91st anniversary Links between […]
Israeli forces shell southern Lebanon border village Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Israeli forces shell southern Lebanese village amid border tensions near Syria-Lebanon-Israel junction More about the news: On Thursday, Israeli forces shelled a southern Lebanese border village following explosions in a disputed area where Syria, Lebanon, and Israel borders converge. […]
The Yom Kippur war Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The surprise attack by Hamas on Israel has brought back memories of the Yom Kippur war What was Yom Kippur war: The Yom Kippur War, also known as the October War or Ramadan War, occurred from October 6 to 25, 1973, pitting […]
Manipur BJP leaders have the doubt whether there is Article 355 in state Subject: Polity Section: Federalism Context: Manipur BJP leaders have the doubt whether there is Art 355 in state More about the news: The Chief Minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh, faced public outrage as mobs tried to storm his residence. […]
More climate change variables needed in 16th Finance Commission’s tax distribution formula, say experts Subject: Polity Section: Federalism Context: The 16th Finance Commission which will be constituted in November will give a formula for tax distribution among states for the period 2026 to 2031. Details: The formula-based finance commission transfers are unconditional and […]