Category: Prelims C A
UPSC Prelims Facts – 19 December 2024
Tusi Gowda, SLINEX, Milkweed Fiber, Kisan Kavach, Diabetes Biobank
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
The orcas or killer whales edge of extinction because of chemical contaminants released by human activities.
Paphia Malabarica
To address the alarming decline in Paphia malabarica populations, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has initiated a stock enhancement programme in Ashtamudi Lake.
POSH Act 2013
Supreme Court has heard a PIL regarding applicability of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) in political parties.
e-Courts Phase III
Union Cabinet Approves Phase III of the e-Courts Mission Mode Project.
UPSC Prelims Facts – 18 December 2024
Mirza Ghalib, Mirror Bacteria, SHRI Programme, Henderson Doctrine, Santa Ana Winds
Hydroxymethanesulphonate (HMS)
Scientists have found aerosol particles that exist in a supercooled state during very cold winters allow the formation of hydroxymethanesulphonate
National Investigation Agency (NIA)
SC expands NIA powers: Agency can probe non-scheduled offences linked to cases under its purview
Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing
Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing (CGS-NPF) launched.
Sri Potti Sriramalu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister announced the establishment of a Telugu University in honor of martyr Sri Potti Sriramulu
Alternative Investment Fund
About 20% of investments in Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) has been used to circumvent financial- regulations.