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Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya
Prime Minister has paid tributes to Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya on his death anniversary

UPSC Prelims Facts – 13 February 2025
IRIS Chip, Doctrine of Pith and Substance, NB 8 Countries, Corruption Perception Index, Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen)
Morand-Ganjal Irrigation Project | Satpura Wildlife Sanctuary | Melghat Tiger Reserves
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has warned that the Morand-Ganjal Irrigation Project in Madhya Pradesh will submerge crucial tiger habitats in the Satpura Wildlife Sanctuary and Melghat Tiger Reserves.
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)
Increasing salinity levels is posing a serious threat to ‘puncha’ paddy cultivation in Kuttanad, a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System in Kerala.
PM DAKSH Scheme
Union minister recently highlighted the importance of PM-DAKSH Yojana.
Fisheries Sector in India
Recently, India becomes the second largest country in fish production.

UPSC Prelims Facts – 12 February 2025
Cyclone 2025, Bombay Blood Group, Graphene, ASPIRE Programme WAVES and Creative Economy
European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
India has inaugurated an EFTA Desk to enhance trade and investment relations with EFTA nations.
Biolumpivaxin | Lumpy Skin Disease
A vaccine for lumpy skin disease, developed in collaboration between Bharat Biotech’s group firm and ICAR, has received a license from CDSCO.
Lymphatic Filariasis | Mass Drug Administration
Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign for elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) launched
Harmonised System Code | World Customs Organisation
India introduces new Harmonised System (HS) Codes for GI Tagged Rice.