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Daily Prelims Notes 13 February 2025 Table Of Contents Scientists discover ‘Einstein ring’ around nearby galaxy: What it is, its significance Would Trump break the capital controls taboo with a Tobin tax? AI-Driven Drug Testing: Enhancing Precision and Human Relevance NASA Adjusts Spacecraft Schedule to Expedite Starliner Astronauts’ Return Should Convicted Persons Be […]
Panama withdraws from BRI: Why China is hinting at US role Sub :IR Sec: Places in news Context: Recently, China’s Assistant Foreign Minister Zhao Zhiyuan summoned Panama’s Ambassador to China to protest Panama’s decision not to renew its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). China also accused the […]
Meghalaya Woman Challenges ART Act’s Age Restriction Sub :Sci Sec: Health Why in News A woman from Meghalaya has challenged the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, which restricts women over the age of 50 from undergoing assisted reproduction. The Meghalaya High Court criticized an Assam-based fertility clinic for failing to cooperate with […]
India and 57 Countries Advocate for Inclusive and Sustainable AI Sub :Sci Sec: Awareness in AI and computer Why in News India, along with 57 other nations, signed a joint statement on “Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet” at the AI Action Summit held in Paris. Details: A total […]
Illustrations in the Indian Constitution Sub :Polity Sec: Constitution Context: On February 11, 2025, Parliament witnessed an uproar over the missing 22 illustrations in most copies of the Indian Constitution sold today. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized that the signed copy of the Constitution, which includes the illustrations, is the only authentic […]
U.S. Tariff Policies on Steel, Aluminium, and Trade Relations with India Sub :Eco Sec: Externals sector Why in News? U.S. President Donald Trump has announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from multiple countries, including Canada, Mexico, and China. The move is expected to impact global trade dynamics, inflation, and bilateral relations […]
Daily Prelims Notes 12 February 2025 Table Of Contents U.S. Tariff Policies on Steel, Aluminium, and Trade Relations with India Illustrations in the Indian Constitution India and 57 Countries Advocate for Inclusive and Sustainable AI Meghalaya Woman Challenges ART Act’s Age Restriction Panama withdraws from BRI: Why China is hinting at US role […]
With Trump in office, Iranians mark 1979 Islamic Revolution anniversary Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: Tens of thousands of Iranians participated in the annual commemoration of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, marking the overthrow of the American-backed Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and the establishment of Iran’s Shiite theocracy. This year’s celebration […]
China lays down conditions for Dalai Lama’s Tibet return Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: China has expressed its willingness to engage in discussions regarding the future of the Dalai Lama, who is currently in exile. Beijing is open to talks about the Dalai Lama’s return, under the condition that he […]
Niti Aayog report seeks more public funding for higher education Sub : Schemes Sec: Education Context: The NITI Aayog report titled “Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Public Universities” reveals disparities in spending on higher education across Indian states and union territories. Report Highlights: Jammu and Kashmir leads with the highest […]