National Geoscience Data Repository
Posted in Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives Energy and Infrastructure

National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal

Union Ministry of Mines is to launch the National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal.

UPSC Prelims Facts
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 21 December 2023

Alternative Investment Funds | MPEDA | Terms of Trade | Late Blight Disease | Zero Trust Authentication

National Culture Fund (NCF)
Posted in Legislations Culture

National Culture Fund (NCF)

National Culture Fund (NCF) Received Rs. 3.70 Crore from Non-Government Sources during Last Five Years (2018-19 to 2022-23).

GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)
Posted in Polity Legislations Polity Institutions

Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) (CGST) Bill, 2023 | GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha passed Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) (CGST) Bill, 2023.

Polar Science and Cryosphere Research (PACER)
Posted in Science & Technology Geography

Polar Science and Cryosphere Research (PACER)

Ministry of Earth Sciences under facilitated under Polar Science and Cryosphere Research (PACER) scheme launched India’s 1st Winter Scientific Expedition to Arctic.

Dhangar Community
Posted in Vulnerable Section Human Geography Social Sector

Dhangar Community

Dhangar community’s demand for ST status has been dismissed.

UPSC Prelims Facts
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 19 December 2023

Kakrapar-4 nuclear reactor attains criticality | Cassini mission | Goldilocks Zone | Vijay Diwas

Algae-assisted Carbon Capture
Posted in Environment

Algae-assisted Carbon Capture

IIT Jodhpur’s innovative technology uses algae-assisted fuel cells to capture carbon dioxide, treat wastewater and generate power.

Veto power in UNSC
Posted in World Affairs International Groupings

Veto power in UNSC

US vetoed a resolution of the UN Security Council (UNSC) that called for a Gaza ceasefire.

Shahi Idgah mosque
Posted in History Culture

Shahi Idgah mosque

Recently Supreme Court declined to stay an order issued by the Allahabad High Court allowing a survey of the Shahi Idgah mosque.

Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) 2023
Posted in Economy Energy and Infrastructure

Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) 2023

The 5th edition of the Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) annual exercise provides insights into improvement of logistics performance at State/UT level.

UPSC Prelims Facts
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 17-18 December 2023

Bhashini | Tax Inspectors Without Borders | Mosasaur | Krutrim