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Daily Prelims Notes 25 September 2023 Table Of Contents Scheme for Creation of Infrastructure for Argo Processing Clusters (APC) Surety Bond Insurance Antidumping probe initiated against 3 Chinese products How to measure India’s growth AIFs may be allowed to issue participatory notes from IFSC DPDP Act: The grievance redressal process India plans G20 […]
Mass March in Spain against amnesty for Catalan separatists Subject: IR Section: Places in news More about the news: Tens of thousands of Spaniards protested in Madrid against possible plans by acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to grant an amnesty to Catalan separatists. Withdrawing criminal cases against the separatists would amount to granting […]
Genomic clues suggest humans’ ancestors nearly went extinct 9L years ago Subject :Science and technology Section: Msc Introduction In November 2022, the global human population surpassed eight billion, highlighting our dominant presence on Earth. Our dominance is attributed to cognitive abilities, technology, and environmental reshaping, but it has led to habitat destruction, pollution, […]
The Fukushima N-wastewater controversy Subject :Science and technology Section: Nuclear Technology Introduction On April 13, 2021, Japan announced plans to release over one million tonnes of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea over the next 30 years. This wastewater is a result of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that […]
This marine bacterium could become a major threat to coastal populations in the future Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Source: DTE Vibrio vulnificus: Vibrio vulnificus is a species of Gram-negative, motile, curved rod-shaped (vibrio), pathogenic bacteria of the genus Vibrio. Like humans have Escherichia coli in our gut, fish have Vibrios in their gut. […]
Hybrid seeds are becoming increasingly popular in India. But that is not good news; here is why Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Fiji disease virus (FDV): FDV belongs to the reoviridae family and infects plants. It is one of the few plant viruses in the Reoviridae family. The type species of the genus Fijivirus, […]
Combing operations held at Mukurthi national park, adjoining areas Subject: Environment Section: Places in news Source: TH Context: The Forest department conducted combing operations in the Mukurthi National Park and forest areas adjoining it to ensure that there is no illegal movement of people and poachers. Details: Vigil has been stepped up in […]
Defence Procurement Board discusses Navy’s proposal for a second Vikrant-like aircraft carrier Subject :Science and technology Section: Defence Technology Context: The Defence Procurement Board (DPB) discussed the Indian Navy’s proposal for acquiring a second Vikrant-like aircraft carrier displacing 45,000 tonnes, and estimated a cost of around ₹40,000 crore, according to defense sources. Details: […]
Land around Assam monastery to be reserved for indigenous people Subject :History Section: Art and culture Source: TH Context: The Assam government is working on a law to create an indigenous-only zone around Batadrava, the birthplace of 15th-16th century saint-reformer Srimanta Sankaradeva who propounded neo-Vaishnavism. Batadrava than: Batadrava, which is in Nagaon district, […]
Saudi Arabia, Arab League, and EU launch Mideast Peace Day Effort Subject :IR Section: Groupings More about the news: The initiative aims to create a “Peace Supporting Package” that will yield benefits for both Palestinians and Israelis upon reaching a peace agreement. This package includes detailed programs and contributions contingent on achieving a […]