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SC stays Kerala HC directives on jumbo parades at festivals Sub: History Sec: Art and culture Context: The Supreme Court on Thursday intervened in a dispute between the Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu devaswoms, which organize the annual Thrissur Pooram festival, and the Kerala High Court. About the case: In November 2024, the Kerala High […]
Punjab govt to restore Jahaz Haveli: The story of Todar Mal, and what he did for Guru Gobind Singh’s sons Sub : History Sec: Medieval India Context: Jahaz Haveli, a 17th-century structure in Sirhind, was the residence of Todar Mal. It is being restored by the Diwan Todar Mal Heritage Foundation with support […]
Popular Drugs for Weight Loss Endorsed by WHO Scientists Sub: Sci Sec: Health Key Highlights: WHO scientists have endorsed a new class of medicines, GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), for weight loss. GLP-1 RAs mimic a hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar, aiding obesity management. Drugs in this class include semaglutide and […]
Russia’s Upcoming mRNA Cancer Vaccine Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News Russia has announced the development of a personalized mRNA-based cancer vaccine, scheduled for free distribution to patients starting early 2025. Key Points: Unlike traditional vaccines, this mRNA cancer vaccine is tailored to individual patients, aiming to treat existing cancers rather than […]
Polar Sundial at VSSC: A Marvel of Science and Precision Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) has unveiled a polar sundial with analemmatic correction at its Space Museum in Thumba, Kerala. This unique sundial accurately provides Indian Standard Time (IST) and the date, making it […]
Crimes Against Humanity: A Global Perspective and India’s Position Sub: IR Sec: Int conventions Why in News On December 4, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution approving the text of a proposed treaty on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity (CAH). This marks the commencement of negotiations […]
Understanding ‘Never Events’ in healthcare Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News The concept of “Never Events” has been a critical area of focus in patient safety protocols, particularly in Western countries like the U.S., U.K., and Canada. “Never Events”: Term coined by the National Quality Forum (NQF) in the U.S. in 2002. […]
Centre Sets June 2026 Deadline for Solar Firms to Use India-Made Solar Cells Sub: Eco Sec: Msc The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has mandated that starting June 2026, solar companies participating in government procurement programs must exclusively use India-made solar photovoltaic (PV) cells. This move is part of a larger […]
RBI Highlights the Need for States’ Sustained Fiscal Prudence Sub: Eco Sec: Fiscal Policy RBI’s Key Observations on State Finances: Fiscal Deficit Management: States successfully contained Gross Fiscal Deficit (GFD) within 3% of GDP during 2022-23 and 2023-24. For 2024-25, GFD is budgeted at 3.2% of GDP. Revenue Deficit: Revenue deficit was maintained […]
Daily Prelims Notes 20 December 2024 Table Of Contents RBI Highlights the Need for States’ Sustained Fiscal Prudence Centre Sets June 2026 Deadline for Solar Firms to Use India-Made Solar Cells Understanding ‘Never Events’ in healthcare Crimes Against Humanity: A Global Perspective and India’s Position Polar Sundial at VSSC: A Marvel of Science […]