Daily Prelims Notes 24 May 2024 1. Indian forces using Kuki and Myanmar groups to wage war: NSCN Sub: Geography Sec: Human geo Tag: Kuki Context: The Indian armed forces are using a Kuki extremist outfit and a pro-democracy armed group in civil war-torn Myanmar to wage a war against the Naga Army […]
Daily Prelims Notes 23 May 2024 1. Leading AI firms pledge ‘responsible’ tech development Sub: Science and tech Sec: Awareness in IT and computer Context: More than a dozen of the world’s leading artificial intelligence firms pledged at a global summit to develop and use their technology safely. Key highlights: Sixteen companies involved […]
Daily Prelims Notes 22 May 2024 1. X chromosome revival in older women increases autoimmune disease risk Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Tags: X chromosome Context: Scientists have found a molecular link between altered X-chromosome inactivation and autoimmune diseases. What is the X chromosome? The X chromosome is one of the two […]
Daily Prelims Notes 21 May 2024 1. India and China: A Comparative Analysis of Consumer Markets Sub: Economy Sec: National Income Population Dynamics: India: Surpassed China in 2023 to become the world’s most populous country. India’s population is expected to continue growing and peak around 2060. China: Facing a declining birth rate (6.4 […]
Daily Prelims Notes 20 May 2024 1. Three-day synchronised elephant census in southern states from May 23 Sub: Environment Sec: Species in news Context: An elephant census in the border areas of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh will be held from May 23 to 25. While the elephant census is […]
Daily Prelims Notes 19 May 2024 1. Can humans get H5N1 infection by consuming raw milk? Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: The Atlanta-based CDC has advised people to desist from consuming uncooked dairy food products such as raw, unpasteurised milk, or raw cheeses from animals with suspected or confirmed H5N1 bird […]
Daily Prelims Notes 18 May 2024 1. What happens during remand herrings? This is what a study suggests Sub : Polity Sec: Constitution Tags: Art 22 Context: The Supreme Court directed the release of jailed journalist Prabir Purkayastha on the ground that due-process safeguards were not followed in his arrest and detention. […]
Daily Prelims Notes 17 May 2024 1. Violence rages in New Caledonia as France rushes security forces to islands Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Violence continued in New Caledonia for a third day, following France’s declaration of a state of emergency in the French Pacific territory. Details: This move was […]
Daily Prelims Notes 16 May 2024 1. Over 300 people become Indian citizens under the CAA Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Tag: Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) 2019. Context: The Union Government granted citizenship certificates to more than 300 people who applied under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019. Details: The country of origin of […]
Daily Prelims Notes 15 May 2024 1. The challenge of extra-pulmonary TB Sub: Science and tech Sec: health Tags: extra-pulmonary TB, Multidrug-Resistant TB (MDR-TB), Mycobacterium Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) reports over 10 million new cases of TB every year and India alone accounts for 27% of the global TB burden. […]