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Daily Prelims Notes 28 November 2024 Table Of Contents Impact of Corporate Tax Cuts on India’s Economy and Corporate Savings Trump’s Trade War, USMCA, and the Fentanyl Crisis: Implications on Global Trade and Public Health A primer on plastic pollution treaty talks Earth’s desertification emergency: UNCCD COP16 summit begins in Riyadh next week […]
Ban this carcinogenic ‘heart-burn’ drug Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: In 2020, Valisure, an American pharmacy, revealed that Ranitidine products, including Zantac, contained high levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Ranitidine is a medication used to decrease stomach acid production. NDMA is a potent carcinogen, and prolonged exposure to high levels can increase the risk […]
The right to work deleted Sub : Polity Sec : Legislation in news Context: The number of worker deletions in MGNERGA job cards significantly increased from 1.49 crore in 2021-22 to 5.53 crore in 2022-23, marking a 247% rise. This surge coincided with the government’s push for Aadhaar-based payment systems (ABPS) under MGNREGA, […]
SC seeks balance between bail and obligation of accused to timely trial Sub : Polity Sec : Legislation in news Context: The Supreme Court proposed a solution to address delays in trials for accused persons seeking bail in money laundering cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The Court’s suggestion aims […]
First phase of ‘One Nation One Subscription’ approved: How the scheme can improve govt institutions’ access to journals Sub : Schemes Sec : Sci Context: The Union Cabinet approved a budget of Rs 6,000 crore for the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) This initiative aims to centralize the access to academic journals for […]
Indian Army Integrates Logistics Drones and Advances Stealth Technology Sub :Sci Sec: Defence Why in News The Indian Army has received Sabal-20 logistics drones, developed by Endure Air Systems, for deployment in the eastern sector. Simultaneously, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, has unveiled a groundbreaking Metamaterial Surface Cloaking System (MSCS), named […]
Moiré Superconductors: Unlocking New Frontiers in Quantum Materials Sub :Sci Sec: Awareness in IT and Computer Why in News Recent research has demonstrated that moiré materials made from semiconductors, such as twisted bilayer tungsten diselenide (tWSe₂), exhibit superconductivity. This discovery challenges the earlier notion that superconductivity was exclusive to graphene-based moiré systems. The […]
Religious Conversion for Quota Benefits Deemed Fraudulent: Supreme Court Verdict Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Why in News The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a landmark judgment, asserting that religious conversion done solely to secure reservation benefits constitutes a fraud on the Constitution. The judgment highlights the sanctity of the reservation policy and […]
Earth’s desertification emergency: UNCCD COP16 summit begins in Riyadh next week — what can we expect to happen Sub: Env Sec: Int conventions Context: The 16th session of the Conference of Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will be held from December 2-13, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. […]
A primer on plastic pollution treaty talks Sub :Env Sec: Int conventions Context: The last round of negotiations for a legally binding treaty to combat global plastic pollution is underway in Busan, South Korea. The treaty aims to create a legally binding global framework to address plastic pollution by managing production, consumption, design, […]