Category: Prelims C A
Dengue and Conjunctivitis
Yamuna river water that led to viral diseases (dengue and conjunctivitis) in Delhi had breached the ‘danger’ mark recently.
Bubonic Plague
China’s northern region of Inner Mongolia reported 2 cases of bubonic plague.
Graphene Aurora Program
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) launched the ‘Graphene-Aurora program’ recently.
Prelims Facts Corner – 15 August 2023
NAFIS, Nagzira Tiger Reserve, Gwadar Port , Justice Sapre committee, Shetland Island, Chusul border, Buchi Babu Naidu Memorial Tournament
National Socialist Council of Nagaland
General secretary of National Socialist Council of Nagaland spoken about integration of right of the Nagas.
River Nandakini
Water levels of the Pindar and Nandakini river in Chamoli have seen a sharp increase.
Antimicrobial Resistance and PM 2.5
According to a new analysis published in the Lancet Planetary Journal, PM2.5 could drive the world’s next public health threat – antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Aditya L1 Mission
ISRO is gearing up for launch of Aditya L1, a mission to study the Sun.
Prelims Facts Corner – 14 August 2023
PMBJP, Legionella bacteria, NSIC, Pink Bollworm, Centrifugal Force, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, PM-USHA, Malaiyali tribes, Bahujan, Arms Act of 1959, CAGR
El Nino
Recent study reveals declining El Niño influence on Central India’s monsoon patterns since 1981, with only 10% of droughts or excess rains attributed to ENSO fluctuations.
Trans-fatty Acids
High intake of trans-fatty acids increases the risk of coronary heart disease, Union Health Minister informed Lok Sabha.