Category: Prelims C A
Baltic Sea
A subsea gas pipeline and telecommunications cable connecting Finland and Estonia under the Baltic Sea have been damaged.
Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023
India ranked 111th out of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2023 (18th edition), a stark decline from its 107th position in 2022.
Taxol | Chemotherapy | Antibody-drug conjugates
In a new study, researchers investigated the resistance of some cancer cells to a drug called Taxol. Taxol: Chemotherapy: Antibody-drug…
Kulasekarapattinam | IN-SPACe
2nd spaceport of ISRO to be set up at Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu
Prelims Facts Corner – 12 October 2023
Operation Ajay, Petroleum coke (pet coke), Dancing frogs, Bima Vahak guidelines (BHG)
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)
Central Bureau of Investigation conducted searches on the premises of NewsClick founder after registering a case alleging violation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA).
Global Gender Gap Report 2023
Women want change, society needs change | The Hindu Opinion
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC)
Pharmacopoeial Discussion Group (PDG) announced the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) as a PDG member.
Chabahar Port
India and Iran have further narrowed differences on a proposed 10-year pact for operations at the strategic Chabahar port.
Prelims Facts Corner – 11 October 2023
Bharat NCX, Udangudi ‘Panangkarupatti’, Operation Iron Swords, Third Intifada, Wagh Nakh
SHRESHTA Scheme
Government introduces SHRESHTA (Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas) scheme for residential education for SC students.
Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
Sri Lanka has taken over the chairmanship and also India assumed position of Vice Chair of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for the next two years.
