Daily Prelims Notes 4 July 2024 1. HIV breakthrough: Drug trial shows injection twice a year is 100% effective against infection Sub: Science and tech Sec: Public Health Context: A large clinical trial in South Africa and Uganda has shown that a twice-yearly injection of a new pre-exposure prophylaxis drug gives young women […]
Daily Prelims Notes 3 July 2024 1. Freddy’s fury: WMO confirms cyclone Freddy’s record 36-day lifespan Sub: Geography Sec: Climatology Cyclone Freddy: Record-Breaking Tropical Cyclone: Longest-lived tropical cyclone on record (Surpassed hurricane John), lasting 36 days. It is the second longest-travelled tropical cyclone on record. The longest distance travelled by a tropical cyclone […]
Daily Prelims Notes 2 July 2024 1. Will the Hosur airport become a reality? Sub: Geography Sec: Economic geo Context: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin plans to set up an international airport on 2,000 acres in Hosur. Significance of Hosur: Capacity: The airport will handle three crore passengers annually. Location: Hosur is […]
Daily Prelims Notes 1 July 2024 1. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) Launches eSankhyiki Portal for Enhanced User Experience and Ease of Data Access Sub: Polity Sec: Msc eSankhyiki Portal: Launched by: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) Developed to provide real-time data for planners, policymakers, researchers, and the […]
Daily Prelims Notes 30 June 2024 1. Santhal Hul Sub: History Sec: Modern India Context: In Jharkhand, June 30 is observed as Hul Diwas, marking the anniversary of the 1855 Santal rebellion, led by Sido and Kanhu Murmu. Unfortunately, the Hul and its heroes have fallen in the “blindspot of historiography”, especially when […]
Daily Prelims Notes 29 June 2024 1. Union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare unveiled three initiatives at the आयुष्मान भारत, गुणवत्त स्वास्थ्य event Sub: Schemes Sec: Health Context: Union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav and Smt. Anupriya Singh Patel unveiled three initiatives at […]
Daily Prelims Notes 28 June 2024 1. Uttarakhand to study risk posed by 13 glacial lakes during monsoon Sub: Geography Sec: Climatology Vulnerability Study of Glacial Lakes in Uttarakhand: The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Department (USDMA) is initiating a vulnerability study of 13 glacial lakes, with five identified as being in high-risk zones. […]
Daily Prelims Notes 27 June 2024 1. Read the rocks to improve India’s geological literacy Sub: Geography Sec: Geomorphology India’s Geological Diversity and Heritage: India showcases a diverse morphology with landscapes ranging from the world’s greatest peaks to low-lying coastal plains. The country features a variety of rocks, minerals, and distinctive fossil assemblages […]
Daily Prelims Notes 26 June 2024 1. India’s External Debt SUB: Economy SEC: External Sector Overall Debt and Growth: Total External Debt: $663.8 billion, an increase of $39.7 billion from March 2023. Debt-to-GDP Ratio: Declined to 18.7% from 19.0% in the previous year. Valuation Effect: Impact of Currency Appreciation: The appreciation of the […]
Daily Prelims Notes 25 June 2024 1. Kerala Assembly passes resolution to rename State as ‘Keralam’ Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: The Kerala Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on June 24 to amend the Constitution and change the state’s name from ‘Kerala’ to ‘Keralam’. Details: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan moved the resolution, […]