Prehistoric Rock Paintings of India
Posted in History Culture

Prehistoric Rock Paintings of India

Archaeological Survey of India confirms neolithic age rock carvings in Goa’s Mauxi village

Tropical Cyclones
Posted in Geography Geography Phenomenon

Tropical Cyclones

Cyclonic storm ‘Remal’ makes landfall in West Bengal and Bangladesh Coast

UPSC Prelims Facts
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 28 May 2024

Silence Period, Ghughwa National Fossils Park, Nephrotic Syndrome, Periyar River, AI Krish and AI Bhoomi

Cost Inflation Index
Posted in Economy

Cost Inflation Index

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) notifies CII For Financial Year 2024- 25 for calculating long-term capital gains (LTCG). 

Virupaksha Temple
Posted in Culture Architecture

Virupaksha Temple

A portion of Hampi’s Virupaksha Temple in Karnataka collapsed

Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources
Posted in Economy

Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge

Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge adopted

UPSC Prelims Facts
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 26-27 May 2024

SPECULOOS 3b, Materiovigilance Programme of India, CCPCJ, AI Agents, IN-SPACe

Ikshvaku Kingdom
Posted in History

Ikshvaku Kingdom

The lead coins excavated at Phanigiri village was found to be from Ikshvaku period.

Humbdolt Glacier
Posted in Geography Environment Landmarks

Humbdolt Glacier

Scientists reclassified the Humboldt glacier as an ice field.

External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs)
Posted in Economy Economy Concepts

External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs)

As per the latest RBI data, External Commercial Borrowing (ECBs) registrations by Indian companies shot up about 84% in FY24 to $49.2 billion, against $26.7 billion in FY23. 

UPSC Prelims Facts
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 25 May 2024

Heat Index, Zero-Carbon Cement, eVTOL aircraft, PRIRP, Radiation Processing

Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) Framework
Posted in Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) Framework

SEBI releases Consultation Paper for changes in BRSR framework