Category: Prelims C A

Hepatitis C
Egypt has become the 1st country to achieve the “gold tier” status on the path to elimination of hepatitis C as per WHO criteria.

Prelims Facts Corner – 16 October 2023
Psyche Mission, Kanwar lake, Dampa Tiger Reserve, Aestivation
Public Sector Enterprises – Maharatna | Navratna | Miniratnas
Ircon International Limited (IRCON) and RITES Ltd, both are Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, have been granted Navratna Status.
Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse
A rare “annular” solar eclipse occurred recently when the Moon will partially cover the middle part of the Sun, making it appear like a “ring of fire.”
Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cell (CAR-T cell) therapy
India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has granted approval for the nation’s 1st Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy to address blood cancer.
Vizhinjam Port
Vizhinjam International Seaport (1st exclusive trans-shipment port) received its first ship Zhen Hua 15.

Prelims Facts Corner – 14 October 2023
Passport to Earning (P2E) Initiative, Data Analytics Dashboard and Poorvottar Sampark Setu Portal, Goan cashew (Kernel), Pontus Tectonic Plate
Panchayat Development Index (PDI)
Kerala has begun the process to measure Panchayat Development Index (PDI) of local bodies to assess the progress of individual panchayats in achieving the Localised Sustainable Development Goals.
White Phosphorous
As per Human Rights Watch, Israel fired white phosphorus bombs over Gaza and Lebanon during their conflict with Hamas.
Record spike in aerosol in Hindu Kush region
Hindu Kush-Himalaya-Tibetan Plateau region has been witnessing an alarming increase in aerosol levels, a new analysis by the ISRO’s Physical Research Laboratory.


Prelims Facts Corner – 13 October 2023
Lakadong Turmeric, Partnership for Resilient and Inclusive Supply-chain Enhancement (RISE), USS Gerald R Ford Aircraft Carrier, Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)