Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 21 January 2025

La Perouse, Dark Oxygen, IGICB Scheme, Fonio, NDRF

European Union
Posted in World Affairs International Groupings

European Union

India, EU expected to make ‘meaningful’ progress on FTA talks in 2025: diplomats.

National Panchayat Awards
Posted in Polity Polity Institutions

National Panchayat Awards

National Panchayat Awards 2024 were awarded to 45 Panchayats across India by the President of India

World Health Organisation
Posted in World Affairs International Groupings

World Health Organisation

Donald Trump signs order to withdraw US from WHO.

Electoral Trusts
Posted in Polity Polity Concepts

Electoral Trusts

Electoral Trust Contribution reports released by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the FY 2023-24, indicate a significant increase in donations to political parties through electoral trusts.

Indian Grey Wolf | Bankapur Wolf Sanctuary
Posted in Environment Protected Sites Species in news

Indian Grey Wolf | Bankapur Wolf Sanctuary

Recently, a wolf in Karnataka’s Koppal district at the Bankapur Wolf Sanctuary gave birth to eight pups.

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 19-20 January 2025

Kokborok Language, Ratnagiri, Karnali Hydropower Project, Yala Glacier, World Employment and Social Outlook 2025

Open Market Sales Scheme
Posted in Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Open Market Sales Scheme | FCI

Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister announces revised Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) Policy for 2024-25

Kuka Revolt
Posted in History

Kuka Revolt

Punjab Chief Minister paid tribute to mark the Kuka martyrs’ day.

Rubber Board | Rubber
Posted in Agriculture Economy

Rubber Board | Rubber

Rubber Board unveiled 2 new initiatives to promote Rubber production.

National Broadband Mission 2.0
Posted in ICT S&T Schemes and Initiatives

National Broadband Mission 2.0

National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0 unveiled by Ministry of Communications

Anaemia in India
Posted in Science & Technology Diseases

Anaemia in India

A recent study suggests that iron deficiency, responsible for only a minority of anaemia cases in India, calls for more nuanced policy interventions to address the condition.