Category: Prelims C A
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.
Budgett Frog
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science’s (IISc) have identified that peptides (short protein) produced from Budgett’s frog can combat enzymes of disease causing pathogens.
United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)
Context: 20 years of United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). United Nations Convention against Corruption: Source: UNODC Previous Year Question…
Countervailing duties
U.S. and the EU have imposed Countervailing duties on Indian products against the RoDTEP scheme.
Social Stock Exchange (SSE)
SGBS Unnati becomes the first entity to list on the social stock exchange.
UPSC Prelims Facts – 14 December 2023
Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence | FAO Report on Food Security | NARCL
Kala-azar
India stands on the verge of eliminating visceral leishmaniasis, commonly known as kala azar.