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Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 19 December 2024

Tusi Gowda, SLINEX, Milkweed Fiber, Kisan Kavach, Diabetes Biobank

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
Posted in Environment Pollution Treaties and Conventions

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

The orcas or killer whales edge of extinction because of chemical contaminants released by human activities.

Paphia Malabarica
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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
Posted in Legislations Polity

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
Posted in Polity Polity Institutions

e-Courts Phase III

Union Cabinet Approves Phase III of the e-Courts Mission Mode Project.

Sahitya Akademi Awards
Posted in Polity Culture

Sahitya Akademi Awards

Gagan Gill, Easterine Kire to get Sahitya Akademi awards

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UPSC Prelims Facts – 18 December 2024

Mirza Ghalib, Mirror Bacteria, SHRI Programme, Henderson Doctrine, Santa Ana Winds

Hydroxymethanesulphonate (HMS)
Posted in Environment Pollution

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)
Posted in Polity Polity Institutions

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
Posted in Agriculture Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing

Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing (CGS-NPF) launched.

Sri Potti Sriramalu
Posted in Personalities in History History

Sri Potti Sriramalu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister announced the establishment of a Telugu University in honor of martyr Sri Potti Sriramulu

Alternative Investment Fund
Posted in Economy Schemes and Initiatives Economy

Alternative Investment Fund

About 20% of investments in Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) has been used to circumvent financial- regulations.