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What is the Vishwakarma scheme? Subject : Government schemes Section: Economy Context: PM Modi launches PM Vishwakarma scheme Details: It is a new scheme with an outlay of Rs 13,000 crore and is fully funded by the Central government (Central Sector Scheme) Vishwakarma, in Hindu mythology, is seen as the architect of the […]
Daily Prelims Notes 17 September 2023 Table Of Contents Why the NGT banned cruise boats in Madhya Pradesh Over 75% of European bumblebee species threatened in the next 40-60 years Mercedes-Benz clears 46,000 kg of waste, 85 lakh litres of pooled water from Nandi Hills as part of five-year project India-Middle East-EU corridor […]
Why Google’s latest antitrust trial in the US may be most consequential of the internet era Subject :Economy Section: Msc Context The US Department of Justice and 37 states claim Google illegally stifles competition by paying companies like Apple and Mozilla to remain the default search provider on mobile devices and browsers. US […]
Why Nipah virus outbreaks are occurring only in Kerala Subject :Science and technology Section: Health Introduction Kerala experienced four Nipah outbreaks since May 2018: three in Kozhikode and one in Ernakulam in 2019. Presence of Nipah Virus in Fruit Bats A 2021 study confirmed Nipah virus in Pteropusfruit bats across Kerala districts. NIV […]
Maharashtra Unveils ₹45000 Crore Development Package For Marathwada Region Subject: Geography Section: Indian Geography Context: Maharashtra unveiled a development package amounting to ₹45,000 crore for the Marathwada region within the state. Additionally, the CM announced revised administrative approvals for irrigation projects valued at ₹14,000 crore. Marathwada region: Historically, Marathwada was a part of […]
India-Middle East-EU corridor to have multiple routes, but hurdles remain Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: India, U.S., Saudi Arabia, UAE and other countries launched the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Ports that will be connected through the corridor are: India:Mundra (Gujarat), Kandla (Gujarat), and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (Navi Mumbai). Middle […]
Mercedes-Benz clears 46,000 kg of waste, 85 lakh litres of pooled water from Nandi Hills as part of five-year project Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context: Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Pvt. Ltd. (MBRDI) said it cleared 46,000 kg of waste, collected 85 lakh litres of pooled water, and constructed 11 check dams at […]
Over 75% of European bumblebee species threatened in the next 40-60 years Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: More than 75% of European bumblebee species may be threatened in the next 40-60 years according to worst-case-scenario projections of bumblebee populations. Study findings: Key drivers for declining population: Degradation of habitats and alterations […]
Why the NGT banned cruise boats in Madhya Pradesh Subject: Environment Section: pollution Context: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Bhopal recently ruled that operating cruise boats in various water bodies of Madhya Pradesh was illegal and cannot be allowed to continue in violation of various environmental laws. Impact of the cruise ban: […]
Daily Prelims Notes 16 September 2023 Table Of Contents Govt. notifies 31 Benches of GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) Wrong to assess economic activity on GDP alone: FinMin India working on connecting South East Asia power grids under OSOWOG EU Parliament votes in favor of Critical Raw Materials Act How can I lower my […]