Category: Prelims C A

State of Global Water Resources 2022 report which offers an overview of water resources worldwide was released by WMO recently.

Government has announced new royalty rates for the mining of lithium, niobium, and rare earths to encourage domestic mining of these strategic minerals.

Supreme Court declined a married woman’s plea to medically terminate her 26-week pregnancy.

Egypt has become the 1st country to achieve the “gold tier” status on the path to elimination of hepatitis C as per WHO criteria. 

Psyche Mission, Kanwar lake, Dampa Tiger Reserve, Aestivation

Ircon International Limited (IRCON) and RITES Ltd, both are Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, have been granted Navratna Status.

A rare “annular” solar eclipse occurred recently when the Moon will partially cover the middle part of the Sun, making it appear like a “ring of fire.”

India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has granted approval for the nation’s 1st Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy to address blood cancer.

Vizhinjam International Seaport (1st exclusive trans-shipment port) received its first ship Zhen Hua 15.

Passport to Earning (P2E) Initiative, Data Analytics Dashboard and Poorvottar Sampark Setu Portal, Goan cashew (Kernel), Pontus Tectonic Plate

Kerala has begun the process to measure Panchayat Development Index (PDI) of local bodies to assess the progress of individual panchayats in achieving the Localised Sustainable Development Goals.

As per Human Rights Watch, Israel fired white phosphorus bombs over Gaza and Lebanon during their conflict with Hamas.