Category: Prelims C A
Classical Language
West Bengal urged the centre to include ‘Bangla’ as a classical language.

UPSC Prelims Facts – 12 January 2024
North East African Cheetah, CLASPEI, Drishti 10 Starliner, International Classification of Diseases 11 (ICD-11)
Kashmiri Saffron
Kashmir’s saffron production takes a hit because of pollution generated by the cement industry.
Pong dam | Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary
A draft policy has been created by Union Environment Ministry to declare region around Pong dam as eco-sensitive zone
Critically Important Antimicrobials (CIA)
Survey by NCDC (National Centre for Disease Control) highlighted the need for proper monitoring of CIA to mitigate AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance)

UPSC Prelims Facts – 11 January 2024
Chandubi Festival, Exercise Sea Dragon, New Solar Power Scheme, Global Economic Prospects Report 2024
Tea Association of India | Tea Industry in India
Tea Association of India warns of return to ‘dark phase’ for industry.
Square Kilometer Array Observatory (SKAO)
India has decided to formally join the Square Kilometer Array
Kuki-Zo tribes
Kuki-Zo tribes moved against review of ST (Scheduled Tribes) status of certain communities