Category: Prelims C A
Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor
Recently, commenced the core loading at India’s 1st indigenous Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam

UPSC Prelims Facts – 05 March 2024
SGLR initiative, World Poverty Clock, Tripartite agreement in Tripura, Global Resources Outlook 2024, Solar Radiation Modification
Cavum Cloud
Recently, NASA satellite captures ‘odd holes’ in clouds caused by aeroplanes
National Urban Co-operative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC)
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation will launch National Urban Co-operative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC)

Geographical Indication (GI) tag for 10 products
Recently, Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai has given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi, Banglar muslin etc.
Sri Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal
Prime Minister has paid tributes to Sri Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal on his birth anniversary.
Dual-use Goods
Indian Security agencies detained a vessel over suspicion of dual-use consignment.
National Parks of India – Statewise
106 National Parks have been notified in the country.

UPSC Prelims Facts – 03-04 March 2024
Exercise Samudra Laksamana, Sugar Development Fund (SDF), National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT), Abu Dhabi Ministerial Declaration, Google DeepMind’s Genie
Nitrogen Pollution
Recent research found that by 2050, 1/3rd of global river sub-basins will be facing severe scarcity of clean water due to nitrogen pollution.
State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2023
Recently, State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2023 was released on the 22nd foundation day of Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
Kulasekarapattinam Spaceport
Recently, Rohini Sounding Rocket was launched from the mobile launch pad from Kulasekarapattinam spaceport