Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 15-16 December 2024

Jalvahak Scheme, Perseverance Rover, Dark Eagle Anti Missile System, Algorithmic Trading, Restricted Return InvITs

Cryogenic Technology
Posted in Science & Technology Space Science

Cryogenic Technology

ISRO successfully hot-tested its CE-20 cryogenic engine for sea-level ignition at ISRO Propulsion Complex

Athlete Biological Passport | World Anti-Doping Agency
Posted in Sports International Groupings World Affairs

Athlete Biological Passport | World Anti-Doping Agency

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has recently authorized India’s National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) to create an Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU). 

Special Leave Petition
Posted in Polity Concepts Polity

Special Leave Petition

Supreme Court dismissed a special leave petition filed against the decision of the Goa speaker in the disqualification case of eight MLAs .

Payment Aggregator
Posted in Economy Economy Concepts Economy Institutions

Payment Aggregator

RBI approves ISG to operate as payment aggregator.

India's Maritime Heritage
Posted in Culture History

India’s Maritime Heritage

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways organised the 1st India Maritime Heritage Conclave (IMHC), 2024

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 14 December 2024

NAMASTE Scheme, ATACMS, DHARANI, Abathsahayeswarar Temple, Schengen Zone

Manganese (Mn)
Posted in Geography Human Geography

Manganese (Mn)

Manganese (Mn) contamination of water is causing cancer in the Gangetic plains of Bihar, a study by a team of scientists from Patna-based Mahavir Cancer Sansthan has claimed.

Simultaneous Polls
Posted in Polity

Simultaneous Polls

Union Cabinet approves bills on Simultaneous Polls.

Green Steel Taxonomy
Posted in Energy and Infrastructure Environment Environment Schemes and Initiatives

Green Steel Taxonomy

India launched the world’s first Green Steel Taxonomy

Most Favoured Nation | Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement
Posted in Economy Schemes and Initiatives Economy Economy Concepts

Most Favoured Nation | Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement

Swiss Shock: EFTA member lobs back India’s MFN tax volley.

Impeachment of High Court Judges
Posted in Polity Institutions Polity

Impeachment of High Court Judges

Opposition MPs in the Rajya Sabha handed over a motion seeking impeachment of Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav, to secretary- general of the Upper House.