UPSC Prelims Facts
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 22 December 2023

Indira Gandhi Peace Prize, 2023 | Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023 | National Sports Awards 2023 Provisional Collection of Taxes Bill 2023

Flying Squirrel | Namdapha National Park
Posted in Environment National Parks Species in news

Flying Squirrel | Namdapha National Park

A nocturnal flying squirrel has resurfaced in Arunachal Pradesh after going missing for 42 years.

Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana
Posted in Social Sector Vulnerable Section

Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM – AJAY)

Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM – AJAY) is a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the welfare of Scheduled Caste (SC) population.

Raising & Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP)
Posted in Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives Industry Sector

Raising & Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP)

MSME Ministry launched 3 sub-schemes under RAMP programme.

National Geoscience Data Repository
Posted in Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives Energy and Infrastructure

National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal

Union Ministry of Mines is to launch the National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal.

UPSC Prelims Facts
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 21 December 2023

Alternative Investment Funds | MPEDA | Terms of Trade | Late Blight Disease | Zero Trust Authentication

National Culture Fund (NCF)
Posted in Legislations Culture

National Culture Fund (NCF)

National Culture Fund (NCF) Received Rs. 3.70 Crore from Non-Government Sources during Last Five Years (2018-19 to 2022-23).

GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)
Posted in Polity Legislations Polity Institutions

Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) (CGST) Bill, 2023 | GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha passed Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) (CGST) Bill, 2023.

Polar Science and Cryosphere Research (PACER)
Posted in Science & Technology Geography

Polar Science and Cryosphere Research (PACER)

Ministry of Earth Sciences under facilitated under Polar Science and Cryosphere Research (PACER) scheme launched India’s 1st Winter Scientific Expedition to Arctic.

Dhangar Community
Posted in Vulnerable Section Human Geography Social Sector

Dhangar Community

Dhangar community’s demand for ST status has been dismissed.

UPSC Prelims Facts
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 19 December 2023

Kakrapar-4 nuclear reactor attains criticality | Cassini mission | Goldilocks Zone | Vijay Diwas

Algae-assisted Carbon Capture
Posted in Environment

Algae-assisted Carbon Capture

IIT Jodhpur’s innovative technology uses algae-assisted fuel cells to capture carbon dioxide, treat wastewater and generate power.