Category: Prelims C A
CMS COP 14
Recently, COP-14 held at Uzbekistan concluded with new initiatives for migratory species.
Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle
Recently, nesting site of Cantor’s giant softshell turtle was discovered on banks of the Chandragiri River in Kerala.
Nilgiri Marten
Recently, Tamil Nadu Government decided to conserve Nilgiri Marten under its new fund “TN Endangered Species Conservation Fund”.
National Livestock Mission (NLM)
Cabinet approves inclusion of additional activities in National Livestock Mission
Right to adopt children
Right to adopt children is not a fundamental right within Article 21: Delhi High Court.
UPSC Prelims Facts – 22 February 2024
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), IBSA facility for poverty and hunger alleviation (IBSA Fund), X-Ray Binary Stars, Chenab Railway Bridge, Wheat Blast
10% Reservation to Maratha Community
Recently, Maharashtra Assembly unanimously passed a Bill for a separate 10% quota for the Maratha community.
Schengen Zone
Recently, Kosovo secured visa-free access to the Schengen zone in Europe.
Thanthai Periyar Sanctuary
Recently, forest-dwellers of Thanthai Periyar Sanctuary expressed concerns about the potential denial of their forest rights.
Shivneri Fort
Commemorating the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Rani Chennamma Rebellion
Commemorating 200 years of Rani Chennamma’s rebellion against the British East India Company
UPSC Prelims Facts – 21 February 2024
Rip Currents, Section 41A of the CrPC, Mission Aspides, Neem Tree, MILAN 2024
