Fiscal Deficit
Posted in Economy Economy Concepts

Fiscal Deficit

Centre’s fiscal deficit at the end of the first quarter was 25.3% of the full-year target.

Kessler Syndrome
Posted in Science & Technology Space Science

Kessler Syndrome

ISRO successfully launched the PSLV-C56 mission, carrying Singapore’s DS-SAR satellite and six other satellites, and also conducted the fourth stage (PS4) de-orbiting experiment.

Desiccation-tolerant (DT) vascular plants
Posted in Species in news Environment

Desiccation-tolerant (DT) vascular plants

New study discovers 62 desiccation-tolerant (DT) vascular plant species in Western Ghats, with potential applications in agriculture & conservation.

Article 239AA
Posted in Polity Polity Concepts

Article 239AA of the Constitution

The Supreme Court referred the Delhi Government’s challenge against a Central ordinance to a Constitution Bench.

Suomotu Cognizance
Posted in Polity Polity Concepts

Suomotu Cognizance

In response to the Manipur sexual violence video, Supreme Court takes Suomotu cognizance and gives an ultimatum to the governments to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve
Posted in Protected Sites Environment Tiger Reserves

Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve (SMTR)

As per an RTI query, the forest department has identified 12 resorts in SMTR (Tamil Nadu) which are operating illegally, without proper authorization or recognition.

Skill India Mission
Posted in Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Skill India Mission

Skill India Mission has successfully completed 8 years on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day (15th July).

Coral Bleaching
Posted in Environment Species in news

Coral Reef and Coral Bleaching

Record temperatures around the world made Corals susceptible to bleaching.

Project Cheetah
Posted in Environment Schemes and Initiatives National Parks Protected Sites

Project Cheetah & Kuno National Park

The expert advisory committee of Project Cheetah recommended Kuno National Park cheetahs to undergo a thorough, physical medical review.

Standing committee on statistics
Posted in Economy Economy Institutions

Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS)

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has replaced the Standing Committee on Economic Statistics (SCES) with SCoS.

Delhi Floods
Posted in Geography Geography Phenomenon River

Delhi Floods

The Yamuna River floods, causing water to advance deeper into the city, resulting in flooding at Rajghat and reaching the vicinity of the Supreme Court.

Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts Corner – 11 July 2023

Injecting ageing monkeys with Klotho can improve their cognitive function, a study reveals. India has joined United Nation’s Group of…