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BlueWalker 3 satellite outshines most stars in the night sky Subject : Science and technology Section: Space tech Context: An international team of scientists, including those from Imperial College London, have published a paper in Nature journal, detailing the impact of the prototype BlueWalker 3 satellite on astronomy. BlueWalker3 satellite: The BlueWalker 3 […]
At least seven dead as glacial lake bursts in Sikkim Subject :Geography Section: Physical geography Context: The flash floods are believed to have been triggered after a lake, formed from the gradual melting of a Himalayan glacier, suddenly overflowed and inundated the Teesta river basin. Details: Cause of flash flood: The South Lhonak […]
Daily Prelims Notes 4 October 2023 Table Of Contents Oil minister Puri urges OPEC to reduce oil prices Unemployment 2023 Nobel Prize in physics: Seeing electrons in brief flashes of light Indian scientists discover active submarine volcano in Andaman sea ICMR project to accelerate cancer screening at district level We will remain deployed […]
India and the WTO Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Why in news? India wanted public stockholding to be moved to the ‘green box’ (subsidies that are permissible). At the outset, there was a compromise that there would be a peace clause. India and others who avail of public stockholding will not be dragged to […]
SEBI extends timeline for verification of market rumors by listed entities Subject: Economy Section: Capital Market Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended the timeline for verification of market rumors by listed companies. The new dates are February 1, 2024 for the top 100 listed entities by market capitalization, and August […]
Turkey detains 1000 for Ankara blast Subject: International Relations Section: Places in news Context: Turkish police have launched a wide security crackdown following a suicide bomb attack in Turkey’s capital, Ankara. More about the news: The PKK, designated as a terrorist organization by the US and EU, has waged a decades-long rebellion in […]
The shutdown of the Afghan embassy Subject: International Relations Section: Places in news Context: Islamic Republic of Afghanistan announced the closure of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Delhi. More about the news: On September 30, a statement carrying the seal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan announced […]
Change in the Maldives Subject: International Relations Section: Places in news Context: Opposition candidate Mohamed Muizzu was elected President of the Maldives. More about the news: The Maldives has elected Mohamed Muizzuas its new leader, replacing President Ibu Solih. Muizzu’s victory in the presidential run-off is attributed to anti-incumbency sentiment, economic concerns post-COVID-19, […]
EWS ruling may help case for breaching 50% quota ceiling Subject :Polity Section: Constitution Context: Arguments in EWS verdict may serve as a shot in the arm for seeking more quota post Bihar caste survey. More about news: The Supreme Court’s majority decision to uphold the 10% economically weaker sections (EWS) quota for […]
Media bodies slam NewsClick search, call it attempt to ‘muzzle’ free media Subject :Polity Section: Constitution Context: Delhi Police has arrested NewsClick founder and its editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha and Amit Chakravarty More about the news: Delhi Police’s Special Cell arrested Prabir Purkayastha, founder of news portal NewsClick, and Amit Chakravarty, the HR head, […]