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Rajoana plea: SC calls for decision, Centre seeks adjournment Sub : Polity Sec : Executive Context: A Special Bench of the Supreme Court directed the President’s office to decide within two weeks on the mercy plea of death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana, after the Union government failed to represent itself during the […]
India restricts WhatsApp sharing data with other Meta entities, imposes $25.4 mn fine Sub : Eco Sec : National Income and Indian Economy Context: Competition Commission of India (CCI) has fined Meta $25.4 million and ordered WhatsApp to stop sharing user data for advertising purposes with other Meta-owned apps for five years. Meta, […]
Around 6.5 lakh applications come in for PM’s Internship Scheme pilot project Sub: Schemes Sec: Economy Context: The PM Internship Scheme pilot project received 6.5 lakh applications for 1.27 lakh opportunities offered by 280 firms. Applicants could apply for up to five internships, and the selection process will now begin. PM Internship Scheme: […]
Utilizing Pandemic-Era Genomic Labs to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News Chairperson of the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, highlighted the potential use of genomic laboratories established during the COVID-19 pandemic to monitor and control Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Key Points: Genomic testing labs, set up to detect COVID-19 variants, can […]
Successful Launch of India’s GSAT-N2 Satellite by SpaceX’s Falcon-9 Sub: Sci Sec: Space tech Why in News India’s communication satellite, GSAT-N2, was successfully launched into orbit by SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket, marking a significant collaboration between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and SpaceX. Key Points: Launch Vehicle: SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket. Launch Site: Space […]
Assessing the Sustainability of India’s Path to Net-Zero by 2070 Sub: Env Sec: Climate Change Why in News India’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070 is a critical focus for policymakers, especially as global climate negotiations intensify. With increasing power demand and a complex web of priorities including food security, forest […]
African penguins, listed ‘endangered’, seek peace, food Sub: Env Sec: Species in news Context Rangers capture penguins and then the captured penguins are sent to the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) for medical care. Critical Decline of African Penguins: Population Status: Listed as critically endangered by the International […]
Daily Prelims Notes 18 November 2024 Table Of Contents New infectious diseases among bees threaten world’s economies Kaalinga will be scientific name for Kalinga Sarpa Why CO2 is the primary driver of climate change India sets sights on Green Steel with pilot projects and mission to define low-carbon standards Nations adopt Jeddah Commitments […]
Dabba Trading: Resurgence, Risks, and Regulatory Challenges Sub : Eco Sec: Capital market Overview of Dabba Trading Dabba trading is an illegal, off-market trading practice where transactions occur outside recognized stock exchanges like NSE or BSE. Operation Mechanism: Investors bet on stock price movements without actual investments. Profits or losses depend on price […]
Will India be a Winner or Loser in Trump’s Trade War? Sub : Eco Sec: External sector The prospect of a new trade war under US President-elect Donald Trump has significant implications for global economies, including India. Historical Context and Revival of Tariff Wars: Tariff wars — where countries impose high taxes on […]