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Opposition Calls for Removal of Rajya Sabha Chairman Citing Alleged Bias Sub: Polity Sec: legislation in news Why in News The Opposition in the Rajya Sabha has initiated an unprecedented move to remove the Vice-President and Chairman of the Upper House, citing allegations of bias. This marks a significant political development, as such […]
Behind the great Indian Internet shutdown Sub: Polity Sec: legislation in news Context: Despite a Supreme court ruling, instances of internet shutdowns have continued to rise, making India the world leader in such disruptions. Instances of Internet restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana, often without timely publication of official orders, illustrate a […]
Ecologist Madhav Gadgil gets Champions of the Earth award Sub: IR Sec: MSC Context: Ecologist Madhav Gadgil has been recognized with the United Nations Champions of the Earth Award, the UN’s highest environmental honour. He is the only Indian recipient of the award in 2024. Contributions to Environmental Conservation: Gadgil chaired the Western […]
‘Mindless splurge’: Odisha govt.’s decision to seek external loan for PVTG development faces scrutiny Sub: Schemes Sec: Marginalised Context: Odisha government plans to secure a loan of ₹734.86 crore from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to implement Phase II of the Odisha Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) Empowerment and Livelihood Improvement […]
How is the RBI Governor appointed? Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Context: Sanjay Malhotra, a 1990 Batch Rajasthan Cadre IAS Officer, has been appointed as the 26th Governor of the RBI. He will assume office for a period of three years. He will be the 26th Governor of RBI and will replace the […]
Daily Prelims Notes 11 December 2024 Table Of Contents How is the RBI Governor appointed? ‘Mindless splurge’: Odisha govt.’s decision to seek external loan for PVTG development faces scrutiny Ecologist Madhav Gadgil gets Champions of the Earth award Behind the great Indian Internet shutdown Opposition Calls for Removal of Rajya Sabha Chairman Citing […]
Daily Prelims Notes 10 December 2024 Table Of Contents Empowering Women Through Financial Literacy: Bima Sakhi Yojana Launched by PM Modi Antibiotic Usage in Livestock Antimatter Mystery: Cracking the Cosmic Puzzle On reforms in merchant shipping Son’s illness prompts Haiti gang leader to go on a killing spree of 184 people Scientists find […]
Daily Prelims Notes 9 December 2024 Table Of Contents Why a Free Fall in the Rupee Seems Unlikely Militants in Syria capture Damascus as Assad flees Fall of Damascus appears to align with long-time goals of neighbour Turkiye Israeli PM orders military to ‘seize’ Syria buffer zone Preserving India’s sacred groves can help […]
Comprehensive Anti-Drone Unit Sub : Schemes Sec :Msc Why in News Union Home Minister announced that India will soon establish a comprehensive anti-drone unit to bolster border security, addressing the growing threat of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The announcement was made during the 60th Raising Day event of the Border Security Force (BSF) […]
Evidence-Based Conservation of the Indian Star Tortoise Sub : Env Sec : Species in news Why in News A recent study by researchers from the Wildlife Institute of India and Panjab University has identified two genetically distinct groups of Indian star tortoises. The findings aim to inform strategies for conserving and releasing rescued […]