Category: Prelims C A
Veto power in UNSC
US vetoed a resolution of the UN Security Council (UNSC) that called for a Gaza ceasefire.
Shahi Idgah mosque
Recently Supreme Court declined to stay an order issued by the Allahabad High Court allowing a survey of the Shahi Idgah mosque.
Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) 2023
The 5th edition of the Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) annual exercise provides insights into improvement of logistics performance at State/UT level.
UPSC Prelims Facts – 17-18 December 2023
Bhashini | Tax Inspectors Without Borders | Mosasaur | Krutrim
Kashi – Tamil Sangamam
Prime Minister launched the second edition of the Kashi – Tamil Sangamam and quoted it strengthens the spirit of “Ek Bharat, Shresth Bharat”.
Exercise Astrashakti | Akash weapon system
India demonstrated the firepower of the indigenous Akash missile system during the recent exercise ‘Astrashakti 2023’.
Sri Ramanujacharya
Prime Minsiter mentioned saints Adi Shankaracharya and Ramanujacharya in his speech at inauguration of Kashi – Tamil Sangamam.
UPSC Prelims Facts – 16 December 2023
Suspension of Member of Parliament | De-registration of political parties | Inverted Duty Structure (IDS) | Barracuda boat | Electron rocket
Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA)
Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) has warned of stringent action against airport operators/service providers.
Oil Spills
Oil spill occurred in Ennore region of Chennai after Cyclone Michaung-induced floods.
Impeachment in US and India
US House of Representatives on Wednesday has formally authorised the ongoing impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden.