Category: Prelims C A
Article 370 of the Constitution
Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing an “unprecedented era of peace, progress and prosperity” following the revocation of Article 370 in 2019.
Lambani Embroidery and GI Tag
Lambani embroidery, a traditional craft from Karnataka, receives recognition and protection through the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

Decline in Global Tropical Primary Forest Cover
According to a report by the World Resources Institute’s (WRI) Global Forest Watch, there was a significant loss of tropical primary forests in 2022, totalling 4.1 million hectares.
Semiconductors and India Semiconductor Mission
Foxconn withdrew from a semiconductor joint venture with the Vedanta Group in order to pursue a wider range of development prospects.

Seek Facts Corner – 10 July 2023
RBI pressed ahead with VRRRs auctions to suck out surplus liquidity from the banking system. USA has decided to supply…
Microplastics and gut microbiome
Recently, FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) released the report “Impact of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Human Health”.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
Mobile App developed under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana for quick reporting of Fish Diseases and timely scientific advice to aqua-farmers.
Garo Tribe and Buxa Tiger Reserve
Garo people of Alipurduar village (part of Buxa Tiger Reserve) have expressed their concern over lack of developmental effort for them.
GAVI and Mosquirix
As per Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI), nearly 12 countries in Africa would receive 18 million doses of malaria vaccine (Mosquirix) over the next two years.
Ganga Action Plan and Namami Gange programme
Hundreds of turtles to be released into river Ganges under a joint aegis of the NamamiGange Programme, Forest and Wildlife Department and Wildlife Institute of India (WII).
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
AIIB has concluded an internal review, which revealed no evidence of undue influence on the institution’s decision-making process.
PM Gati Shakti
Government to share data on multi-modal connectivity and other infrastructure through the PM Gati Shakti platform with industry and potential investors.