Category: Prelims C A
Prelims Facts Corner – 06 November 2023
Formaldehyde (HCHO), Gundla Brahmeswaram Wildlife Sanctuary
Environmental DNA (eDNA)
Recently, scientist estimated that the total taxonomic diversity of Chilika lagoon in Odisha is about 1,071 families across the tree of life using environmental DNA (eDNA) method.
Biosphere Reserve
Second anniversary of International Biosphere Reserve Day, celebrated on November 3, annually highlights the critical importance of biosphere reserves(BR) in safeguarding our environment and promoting sustainability.
Cinematograph (Amendment) Act 2023
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has set up an institutional mechanism under the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act 2023 to curb film content piracy.
Global Onchocerciasis Network for Elimination (GONE)
The inaugural gathering of the Global Onchocerciasis Network for Elimination (GONE) was held in Senegal, facilitated by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Prelims Facts Corner – 04 November 2023
White hydrogen, National Efficient Cooking Programme and Energy Efficient Fans Programme, Legal Identity and Rights-Based Return Management Conference
CRISPR-Cas9
The latest developments in gene editing technology have the potential to be applied in the creation of animals that are resistant to diseases.
Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)
Russia withdrew from ratification of CTBT to bring itself in line with the US.
How volcanic eruptions impact ozone layer?
Recent eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano made an impact on the ozone layer.
Adaptation Gap Report 2023
United Nations Environment Programme has released the 2023 Adaptation Gap Report recently.
Prelims Facts Corner – 03 November 2023
Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP), Mhadei wildlife sanctuary (MWS), Scheme to provide financial assistance to poor prisoners






