Category: Prelims C A
Mission Samudrayaan
India is getting ready for yet another ambitious project to explore the deep sea.

Prelims Facts Corner – 12 September 2023
Shingles (Herpes Zoster), Gresham’s law, Marrakesh, Defitalio and Adcetris drugs, Cannabis (Hemp), Igai semkhu
Hybrid Nanoparticle-Based Cancer Treatment
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) scientists have developed a new approach using hybrid nanoparticles to potentially detect and kill cancer cells, especially those which form a solid tumour mass.
Genetic Control of Mosquitoes
Gene drive technology has been used in outdoor trials in India, Brazil, and Panama to genetically manipulate mosquitoes.

Prelims Facts Corner – 11 September 2023
Orphan diseases, Climate Shift Index, Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate crude, Kilauea Volcano, World Food Price Index, Varuna Exercise, Tactical Nuclear Weapon, SMILE treatment, Leucism
Konark Sun Temple
The backdrop for the welcome handshake between the Prime Minister of India and G20 leaders at the summit venue, Bharat Mandapam, featured a replica of the Konark Wheel from the Sun Temple in Puri, Odisha.
Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme
The latest Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) tranche has opened for subscription
PM-POSHAN (Midday Meal Scheme)
Under the National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR), the Education Ministry is pushing States to open Vidya Samiksha Kendras (VSKs) which are data repositories PM-POSHAN, UDISE+ etc.

Black hole
A supermassive black hole at the center of a relatively nearby galaxy is taking bites out of a star similar in size and composition to the sun.

Prelims Facts Corner – 09 September 2023
Midhani, Picoflare Jets, Solar Orbiter Aircraft, I-CRR, BRIGHT STAR-23, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Sanchi
Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023 Rankings
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change recently announced Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023 rankings (clean air survey).
Gifts at G20 – Cheriyal scroll painting | Tussar silk | Bell metal figurine
Three gift items, representing the rich traditional art culture of the country presented to the spouses of the G20 leaders.