Global Biodiversity Framework Fund
Posted in Environment Environment Schemes and Initiatives

Global Biodiversity Framework Fund

Experts suggest that should the Global Biodiversity Framework Funds (GBFF) be unable to secure sufficient funding, it will necessitate countries to source additional funds domestically.

World Malaria Report 2023
Posted in Science & Technology Biology Health

World Malaria Report 2023

As per the World Malaria Report 2023, there’s a declining trend in malaria cases in India, even as the global numbers are on the rise.

UPSC Prelims Facts
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 30 November 2023

Tritonal |Yard 12706 (Imphal) | Swine Flu Strain H1N2

Mullaperiyar Dam
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Mullaperiyar Dam

The Supreme Court directed the Survey of India to examine whether a mega car park project envisaged by Kerala near the Mullaperiyar dam area enters the property covered by the Periyar Lake Lease Agreement of October 1886.

Sacred River Festival
Posted in History Culture Geography Landmarks River

Sacred River Festival

Ahilya Fort is to present the 20th Sacred River Festival in February 2024, after a 3-year gap due to the Covid pandemic.

Indian Ocean Tuna Commission
Posted in Economy Primary Sectors

Indian Ocean Tuna Commission

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying is organizing the 19th Working Party on Data Collection and Statistics (WPDCS19) of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC).

Hornbill Festival
Posted in History Culture

Hornbill Festival

In 2023, the 24th edition of the Hornbill Festival, a lively event showcasing culture, music, and dance, will take place in Nagaland.

UPSC Prelims Facts
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 29 November 2023

Amaterasu | Amplifi 2.0 | FASTER 2.0, e-SCR portal

Lightning
Posted in Geography Geography Phenomenon Physics Science & Technology

Lightning

Death toll due to lightning strikes rises to 24 in Gujarat.

Global Systemically Important Banks (G-SIBs)
Posted in Economy Economy Concepts Economy Institutions

Global Systemically Important Banks (G-SIBs)

Financial Stability Board (FSB) published the list of Global Systemically Important Banks (G-SIBs) 2023 in consultation with Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) recently.

Rat Hole Mining
Posted in Environment Geography Landmarks Pollution

Rat Hole Mining

National Disaster Management Authority said Rat-hole miners were used in the rescue operation to save the 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel.

Water Heritage Sites
Posted in Landmarks

Water Heritage Sites

The Peralassery Subrahmanya Temple pond in Kerala has found place in the list of 75 water heritage sites of India.