Category: Prelims C A
Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary (EWS)
IISc study in Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary has revealed the migration of birds uphill amid rising temperatures.
Somnath temple | Chalukya architecture
Somnath Trust is hosting a live Lord Shiva darshan at the Rann Utsav in Kutch.
PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI) Scheme
Union Cabinet approved overarching scheme “PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)” under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

UPSC Prelims Facts – 06 January 2024
Prerana Program, Rejupave technology, Kadamba Dynasty, Single Screw Extruder
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) technology
Lakshadweep’s 1st Solar Project launched with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) technology.
Wetland City Accreditation (WCA)
Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) submitted first of its kind of proposals for Wetland City Accreditation (WCA) under the Ramsar Convention.
Thanjavur Dolls
Makers of Thanjavur dolls are facing stiff competition from electronic toys and e-commerce platforms.

Geographical Indication (GI) Tag
17 Products from different States/UTs bagged the Geographical Indications (GI) tag.

UPSC Prelims Facts – 05 January 2024
Short selling, Megalosaurus, Indian Science Congress (ISC), Rani Velu Nachiyar (1730-1796)
Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection (KLI Project) | Low-Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) Plant
PM inaugurated Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection (KLI Project).

Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP)
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas initiated the 9th bidding round under Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP).

PLI Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component industry (PLI-Auto)
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component industry (PLI-Auto) extended by one year.