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Dr. Manmohan Singh: A Statesman who shaped India’s Economic and Global Trajectory Sub: Eco Sec : External sector Dr. Manmohan Singh, as Finance Minister from 1991 to 1995, played a pivotal role in transforming India’s economic landscape during a time of severe crisis. The reforms he introduced are often credited with liberalizing the […]
Panel to look into govt. request to exclude settlements from protected areas Sub : Env Sec: Protected Areas Context: A three-member team from the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) will evaluate a request from the Kerala government to exclude certain human settlements from the protected areas. This includes the […]
MHA asks Assam Rifles to share list of villages in Myanmar; facial recognition planned to track border residents Sub : Geo Sec: Indian geography Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has instructed the Assam Rifles to compile a list of Myanmar villages within 10 km of the Indian border to track entries […]
Why is strengthening fisheries extension services crucial? Sub: Schemes Sec: Agri Overview: India boasts a rich and diverse fisheries sector, which provides livelihoods to approximately three crore fishers and fish farmers. The national fish production has grown significantly, registering an 83% increase since 2013-14, reaching a record 175 lakh tons in 2022-23. The […]
Israel’s plan to boost settlements in Golan is met with conflicting emotions Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: In recent developments, Israel has been expanding its presence in the Golan Heights following the ousting of Syrian President Bashar Assad after nearly 25 years in power. Israel’s actions in the Golan Heights: […]
Over 10000 migrants died in 2024 trying to reach Spain by sea Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: In 2024, over 10,000 migrants died while attempting to reach Spain by sea, with an average of 30 deaths per day, according to a report by the Spanish migration rights group Caminando Fronteras […]
Daily Prelims Notes 27 December 2024 Table Of Contents Over 10000 migrants died in 2024 trying to reach Spain by sea Israel’s plan to boost settlements in Golan is met with conflicting emotions Why is strengthening fisheries extension services crucial? MHA asks Assam Rifles to share list of villages in Myanmar; facial recognition […]
Transforming Tsunami Science: Lessons from the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake Sub : Geo Sec: Geomorphology Why in News The year 2024 marks two decades since the catastrophic 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history. This anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on advancements in tsunami […]
Swadesh Darshan Scheme Sub : Schemes Sec: Tourism Why in News The Union Tourism Ministry has announced that a total of 76 projects under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme have been sanctioned, with 75 of them physically completed. The scheme, launched in 2014-15, has now been revamped as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 to promote sustainable […]
Foundation Stone Laid for ₹45000 Crore Ken-Betwa River-Linking Project Sub : Geo Sec: Indian Physical Geography Why in News Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the ₹45,000 crore Ken-Betwa River-Linking Project in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. This ambitious project aims to address the water scarcity in the Bundelkhand region and is […]