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Kerala’s Fund Utilization for Disaster Relief under Scrutiny Sub : Polity Sec :Msc Why in News The Bhartiya Janata Party has alleged that the Kerala government has failed to effectively utilize the funds allocated by the Central government for disaster relief. This issue has drawn attention after the Kerala High Court criticized the […]
India’s MGNREGS major contributor to global Nature-based Solutions, says report released at COP16 in Riyadh Sub : Env Sec : Int convention Report: Decent Work in Nature-based Solutions 2024 Launch at: CoP16 of UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) The report, a joint effort by ILO, UNEP, and IUCN, supports the UN Decade […]
Preserving India’s sacred groves can help the country achieve its conservation & climate goals: Experts Sub: Env Sec: Biodiversity Sacred groves: Sacred groves are traditional forest patches revered by tribal communities for cultural and spiritual significance. Known by various names: Sarnas in Jharkhand, Devgudis in Chhattisgarh, Orans in Rajasthan Sizes vary from a […]
Israeli PM orders military to ‘seize’ Syria buffer zone Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to seize the demilitarized buffer zone along the border with Syria following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s government. This move follows the collapse of […]
Fall of Damascus appears to align with long-time goals of neighbour Turkiye Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: Syrian refugees in Turkey celebrated the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government, with many expressing a desire to return home after years of living in exile. Turkey, which hosts around 3 million Syrian refugees, […]
Militants in Syria capture Damascus as Assad flees Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: Syrians flooded the streets in celebration as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a militant group, seized control of Syrian capital Damascus, leading to the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, marking the end of his family’s 50-year rule. This […]
Why a Free Fall in the Rupee Seems Unlikely Sub: Eco Sec: External sector India’s economic resilience provides key reasons why the rupee is unlikely to experience a free fall despite recent challenges like capital outflows and a dip in foreign exchange reserves. Robust Balance of Payments (BoP): Current Account Deficit (CAD): India’s […]
Daily Prelims Notes 8 December 2024 Table Of Contents BSF deployment moved to zero line along Bangladesh border in Murshidabad Tushil Commissioned: Strengthening India-Russia Defence Cooperation Indigenous Nuclear Attack Submarines (SSNs) Advancing Malaria Prevention: Genetically Modified Parasites as a Next-Generation Vaccine UN declares December 21 as World Meditation Day Their unique architecture gives […]
Their unique architecture gives mosques in Kashmir Valley a place in the sun Sub: History Sec: Art and Culture Context: The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government has initiated a project aimed at generating renewable energy in the Kashmir Valley by utilizing the multi-tiered roofs of mosques. It will help reduce power cuts that […]
Special Bench to hear Places of Worship Act case Sub: Polity Sec: legislation in news Context: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has formed a Special Bench to hear petitions challenging the validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act of 1991. The three-judge Bench will begin hearings on December 12. Details […]