Category: Prelims C A
Global Onchocerciasis Network for Elimination (GONE)
The inaugural gathering of the Global Onchocerciasis Network for Elimination (GONE) was held in Senegal, facilitated by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Prelims Facts Corner – 04 November 2023
White hydrogen, National Efficient Cooking Programme and Energy Efficient Fans Programme, Legal Identity and Rights-Based Return Management Conference

CRISPR-Cas9
The latest developments in gene editing technology have the potential to be applied in the creation of animals that are resistant to diseases.
Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)
Russia withdrew from ratification of CTBT to bring itself in line with the US.
How volcanic eruptions impact ozone layer?
Recent eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano made an impact on the ozone layer.

Adaptation Gap Report 2023
United Nations Environment Programme has released the 2023 Adaptation Gap Report recently.

Prelims Facts Corner – 03 November 2023
Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP), Mhadei wildlife sanctuary (MWS), Scheme to provide financial assistance to poor prisoners

Akhaura-Agartala cross-border rail link | Khulna-Mongla Port Rail Line | Maitree Super Thermal Power
The Prime Ministers of India and Bangladesh collaboratively inaugurated three development projects in Bangladesh.
Sustainability Bond | Sovereign Green Bonds
India Exim Bank has listed its 10-year $1billion sustainability bond on Sustainable Bond Market platform at London Stock Exchange.
Bletchley Declaration
“Bletchley Declaration,” recognized as the world’s first agreement on Artificial Intelligence (AI), was signed at the UK AI Safety Summit.

Prelims Facts Corner – 02 November 2023
Rajaji Tiger Reserve, Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand, Solar Cycle