Category: Prelims C A
UPSC Prelims Facts – 21 December 2024
Protected Area Permit (PAP), MedTech Sector, Fir and Birch Trees, Phewa Dialogue, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Quantum Satellite
India plans to launch a quantum satellite in “2-3 years for quantum communications
Ethiopian Wolf
The Ethiopian Wolf was recently documented consuming nectar, marking the first instance of a large carnivorous predator contributing to pollination.
Hydrothermal Vent | Deep Ocean Mission
For the first time, Indian oceanographers have captured an image of an active hydrothermal vent.
Nanoplastics and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, have recently shown that nanoplastics can promote horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of antibiotic resistance (AR) genes, particularly within the human gut microbiota.
Sacred Groves in India
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Rajasthan and Union governments to identify, protect, and manage sacred groves across India, applauding Piplantri village in Rajasthan’s Rajsamand district.
UPSC Prelims Facts – 20 December 2024
Varmam Therapy, Dark Comet, Hindon River, Infrared Radiation, CCTNS
Dark Comets
Astronomers recently confirmed dark comets fall into two main categories: smaller objects that reside in our inner Solar System, and larger objects (100 metres or more) that remain beyond the orbit of Jupiter.
Smart Cities Mission
SCM completes 91% of projects to create smarter and more livable urban spaces.
Kailash Manasarovar
India and China agreed to the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, trans-border river cooperation, and Nathula border trade.
Dolphin Tagging | Project Dolphin
India conducts 1st ever Ganges River Dolphin Tagging in Assam.
ILO Global Estimates on International Migrants
4th edition of ILO Global Estimates on International Migrants in the labour force released.