Category: Prelims C A
Sacred Groves in India
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Rajasthan and Union governments to identify, protect, and manage sacred groves across India, applauding Piplantri village in Rajasthan’s Rajsamand district.

UPSC Prelims Facts – 20 December 2024
Varmam Therapy, Dark Comet, Hindon River, Infrared Radiation, CCTNS
Dark Comets
Astronomers recently confirmed dark comets fall into two main categories: smaller objects that reside in our inner Solar System, and larger objects (100 metres or more) that remain beyond the orbit of Jupiter.
Smart Cities Mission
SCM completes 91% of projects to create smarter and more livable urban spaces.
Kailash Manasarovar
India and China agreed to the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, trans-border river cooperation, and Nathula border trade.
Dolphin Tagging | Project Dolphin
India conducts 1st ever Ganges River Dolphin Tagging in Assam.
ILO Global Estimates on International Migrants
4th edition of ILO Global Estimates on International Migrants in the labour force released.

UPSC Prelims Facts – 19 December 2024
Tusi Gowda, SLINEX, Milkweed Fiber, Kisan Kavach, Diabetes Biobank
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
The orcas or killer whales edge of extinction because of chemical contaminants released by human activities.
Paphia Malabarica
To address the alarming decline in Paphia malabarica populations, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has initiated a stock enhancement programme in Ashtamudi Lake.
POSH Act 2013
Supreme Court has heard a PIL regarding applicability of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) in political parties.
e-Courts Phase III
Union Cabinet Approves Phase III of the e-Courts Mission Mode Project.