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Labour committee asks Centre to increase minimum PF pension Sub : Schemes Sec : Economy Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour, led by Basavaraj Bommai, has recommended an increase in the minimum pension provided by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Employees Pension Scheme (EPS). This recommendation was made after […]
In interim order, SC says T.M. Krishna should not be recognised as recipient of M.S. Subbulakshmi award Sub : History Sec: Art and culture Context: The Supreme Court issued an interim order preventing Carnatic vocalist T.M. Krishna from being recognized as the recipient of The Hindu-Sangita Kalanidhi M.S. Subbulakshmi Award. About the case: […]
Review of studies shows Indus Valley, other ancient societies in South Asia were able to develop resilience to climate change Sub : History Sec: Ancient History Context: A recent review of scientific studies highlights how ancient societies in South Asia, particularly the Indus Valley Civilisation, developed resilience to climate change over the past […]
If India does have a claim on chess invention, its ancient elephant corps have a part to play Sub: History Sec : Art and culture Context: Gukesh D’s recent victory over Ding Liren, making him the youngest chess grandmaster and reigning world champion, has once again brought attention to India’s historical ties with […]
New Insights into Aerosol Chemistry and Air Quality in Extreme Winters Sub: Env Sec : Pollution Why in News A recent study by researchers from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the Georgia Institute of Technology has uncovered a new chemical pathway responsible for worsening air quality during harsh winters. Contrasting Air Quality: […]
BJP Demands Return of Jawaharlal Nehru’s Letters as National Heritage Sub : History Sec : Modern history Why in News The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called for the return of a significant collection of letters written by India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, which were reportedly shifted to the residence of former […]
Impact of La Niña on India’s Climate Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Why in News The India Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipates the emergence of a La Niña phase by late 2024 or early 2025. A delay in the La Niña onset is expected to influence India’s winters, summers, and subsequent monsoon patterns. What is […]
Daily Prelims Notes 16 December 2024 Table Of Contents Potti Sriramulu was leader of Andhra people; driving force behind formation of linguistic states: Pawan Kalyan Sonowal unveils ‘Jalvahak’ scheme to boost cargo movement via inland waterways Three promising outcomes from the world’s first official summit to conserve and restore mangroves Three-day event in […]
Jaishankar thanks Moldova for helping Indians during the Ukraine crisis Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: India expressed gratitude to Moldova for its support during Operation Ganga in February 2022, which helped evacuate around 20,000 Indian nationals stranded in Ukraine amidst the Russia-Ukraine conflict. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conveyed this appreciation […]
Israel to double population in occupied Golan Heights Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: Israel announced plans to double its population in the occupied Golan Heights, citing ongoing security threats from Syria. About Golan Heights: The Golan Heights, or simply the Golan, is a basaltic plateau at the southwest corner of […]