Category: Prelims C A

Sarna Code, Rating Framework for Digital Connectivity, Lough Neagh Lake, Conocarpus trees, MicroRNA (miRNA)

An Article in The Hindu on “Geospatial Intelligence”.

For the first time, scientists have observed antimatter particles falling downwards due to the effect of gravity, Europe’s physics lab CERN announced. 

India’s current account deficit (CAD) widened to $9.2 billion (1.1% of GDP) in the April-June quarter, from $1.3 billion (0.2% of GDP).

M.S. Swaminathan, the agricultural scientist known as the father of the Green Revolution in India passed away.

Avoid – Shift – Improve (ASI) Framework, Breakthrough Agenda Report 2023, Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers recently launched National Policy on Research and Development and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector in India (NPRDIP) and Scheme for Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech Sector (PRIP).

Context: Swati Nayak (scientist, International Rice Research Institute South Asia Regional Centre), known for her research on climate-resilient and nutritious…

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has issued India’s first ‘AAA’ rated Indian Rupee denominated Social Bonds aggregating ₹1,040.50 crores

Article in the Hindu – India is running out of phosphorus. Does the solution lie in our sewage? 

HD-3385, Justice Gita Mittal Committee, Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary (ABWS), CE20 E13 engine, Thirumurai

The government has extended support to outbound shipments by stretching the applicability of the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for nine more months till June 30, 2024.