Daily Prelims Notes 24 April 2024 1. Government should act on FMCG firms using ‘misleading’ ads: Supreme Court Subject: Polity Sec: Legislation in news Context: The Supreme Court of India, led by Justice Hima Kohli, emphasized the need for the government to take action against FMCG companies using misleading advertisements, especially those […]
Daily Prelims Notes 23 April 2024 Table Of Contents What do countries and companies want in global plastic treaty talks? What is Llama 3, Meta’s most sophisticated and capable large language model yet? New shoe sizing system proposed for Indians: What is ‘Bha’ and the need for it? Why High Court upheld Karnataka’s […]
Daily Prelims Notes 22 April 2024 1. Centre mulling ST status for 11 Gorkha sub-tribes: Shah Sub: Geo Sec: Human geo Context: Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the government is considering classifying 11 Gorkha sub-tribes as Scheduled Tribes. Darjeeling has a longstanding demand for the creation of a separate state […]
Daily Prelims Notes 21 April 2024 Table Of Contents IRDAI removes age bar for purchasing health insurance Mauritius tightens over offshore funds When a dead stream springs back to life after 30 years Glycemic index of diets: importance beyond diabetes control Why are sugary processed foods harmful? UK’s India Gate to commemorate role […]
Daily Prelims Notes 19 April 2024 1. Report claims Nestle adds 2.7 g sugar in every serving of Cerelac in India: What does this mean for you? Subject: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: According to a report by a Swiss NGO, Public Eye and International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN),Global food and […]
Daily Prelims Notes 18 April 2024 Table Of Contents Yamuna River NASA Mars sample return program is expensive and will take too long Ahead of Elon Musk visit, Finance Ministry notifies new rules backing FDI tweaks for space sector What’s behind heavy rainfall in Dubai Russian troops start to withdraw from Nagorno-Karabakh How […]
Daily Prelims Notes 17 April 2024 1. What is Israel’s multi-layered air defense system, which helped thwart Iran’s attacks? Subject: Science and tech Sec: Defence Context: Israel’s multi-layered air defense system has defended the country from a major attack, with Iran launching over 300 armed drones and long-range missiles launched towards it on […]
Daily Prelims Notes 16 April 2024 Table Of Contents The strategic importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Centre reveals forest records after 28 years; seven states miss deadline Siachen: 40 years of Op Meghdoot Acidification may strip Indian soils of 3.3 billion tonnes of essential carbon, affecting crop growth, sequestration: Study Nigeria makes […]
Daily Prelims Notes 15 April 2024 Table Of Contents Fertility levels drop below one in many Asian nations What is Doxxing and what can you do if it happens to you? As war looms over West Asia, many of its major water bodies are already on the brink Brightening up to fight climate […]
Daily Prelims Notes 14 April 2024 1. How did the law on disclosure of assets evolve? Subject: Polity Section: Elections Context: Two recent events have highlighted issues related to the disclosure requirements for election candidates. Firstly, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, a BJP candidate in Thiruvananthapuram, reportedly did not declare all his assets in the […]