Prelims FACTS
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 09-10 March 2025

TROPEX 25, GB Pant, Mission Gandiva, Right to Livelihood, Scheme for Cooperative Sugar Mills

Seagrass
Posted in Species in news Environment

Seagrass

Seagrass conservation key to global biodiversity and climate targets, studies show

Nuclear Non- Proliferation Treaty
Posted in World Affairs Defence Events

Nuclear Non- Proliferation Treaty

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) marks 55 years of operation

Spice Industry in India
Posted in Economy Agriculture

Spice Industry in India

World Spice Organization suggests greater value addition in spices to achieve $10B export target

Reasonable Classification Test
Posted in Polity Concepts Polity

Reasonable Classification Test

Article in The Indian Express on Anwar Ali Sarkar case (1952) that led to SC providing a framework for Article 14

Astra MK-III (Gandiva)
Posted in Science & Technology Defence

Astra MK-III (Gandiva)

India’s most advanced air-to-air missile, Astra MK-III, has been renamed Gandiva, drawing inspiration from Arjuna’s iconic bow in the Mahabharata.

Prelims FACTS
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 08 March 2025

Golden Dome, Bangus Valley, Dnipro River, Convention on Cluster Munions, INSV Tarini

Dramatic Performance Act 1876
Posted in Legislations Polity

Dramatic Performance Act 1876

Prime Minister Narendra Modi questioned the continued existence of colonial-era laws, referring to the Dramatic Performances Act, 1876

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Posted in Social Sector Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

Despite maternity benefits being a legal entitlement under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) faces significant implementation challenges.

Agricultural Infrastructure Fund
Posted in Agriculture Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Agricultural Infrastructure Fund

The government has expanded the scope of the ₹1 lakh crore Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme to strengthen farm-related infrastructure in the country.

Reciprocal Tariffs
Posted in Economy Schemes and Initiatives Economy

Reciprocal Tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will impose reciprocal tariffs on India and other countries.

Prelims FACTS
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 07 March 2025

LCA Tejas, Platinum, Taj Trapezium Zone, Eutelsat, Deocha Pachami Coal Block