Category: Prelims C A

River Nandakini
Water levels of the Pindar and Nandakini river in Chamoli have seen a sharp increase.
Antimicrobial Resistance and PM 2.5
According to a new analysis published in the Lancet Planetary Journal, PM2.5 could drive the world’s next public health threat – antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Aditya L1 Mission
ISRO is gearing up for launch of Aditya L1, a mission to study the Sun.

Prelims Facts Corner – 14 August 2023
PMBJP, Legionella bacteria, NSIC, Pink Bollworm, Centrifugal Force, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, PM-USHA, Malaiyali tribes, Bahujan, Arms Act of 1959, CAGR
El Nino
Recent study reveals declining El Niño influence on Central India’s monsoon patterns since 1981, with only 10% of droughts or excess rains attributed to ENSO fluctuations.
Trans-fatty Acids
High intake of trans-fatty acids increases the risk of coronary heart disease, Union Health Minister informed Lok Sabha.
Onion Price Hike and Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF)
Government decided to release onions from the 300,000-tonne buffer as part of the price stabilization fund (PSF) to cool onion prices.
Global Environment Facility and Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI)
Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Conservation International (CI) released report on ‘Inclusive Conservation Initiative’ (ICI) recently.
Finance Technology (Fintech)
RBI plans to enhance UPI with AI-driven conversational features for user-friendliness and wider adoption.
Federal Funds Rate
Federal Open Market Committee meeting was determined to raise the targeted federal funds rate to a range of 5.25% to 5.5%.