Category: Prelims C A
Plastic Overshoot Day
Recently (28 July), Earth experienced its first Plastic Overshoot Day.
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
Pakistan and China signed six crucial documents to enhance and accelerate cooperation for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.
Biodiversity Heritage Sites
Government of Odisha has notified 3 Biodiversity Heritage Sites such as Mandasaru Hills, Mahendragiri Hills and Gandhamardan Hills.
Swachh Bharat Mission
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs presented the report on the Status and implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission.
All India Tiger Estimation 2022 Report
All India Tiger Estimation 2022 Report was released on International Tiger Day (29th July).
Fiscal Deficit
Centre’s fiscal deficit at the end of the first quarter was 25.3% of the full-year target.
Kessler Syndrome
ISRO successfully launched the PSLV-C56 mission, carrying Singapore’s DS-SAR satellite and six other satellites, and also conducted the fourth stage (PS4) de-orbiting experiment.
Desiccation-tolerant (DT) vascular plants
New study discovers 62 desiccation-tolerant (DT) vascular plant species in Western Ghats, with potential applications in agriculture & conservation.
Article 239AA of the Constitution
The Supreme Court referred the Delhi Government’s challenge against a Central ordinance to a Constitution Bench.
Suomotu Cognizance
In response to the Manipur sexual violence video, Supreme Court takes Suomotu cognizance and gives an ultimatum to the governments to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve (SMTR)
As per an RTI query, the forest department has identified 12 resorts in SMTR (Tamil Nadu) which are operating illegally, without proper authorization or recognition.
Skill India Mission
Skill India Mission has successfully completed 8 years on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day (15th July).