Sacred Groves in India
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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.

Prelims FACTS
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 20 December 2024

Varmam Therapy, Dark Comet, Hindon River, Infrared Radiation, CCTNS

Dark Comets
Posted in Science & Technology Space Science

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
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Smart Cities Mission

SCM completes 91% of projects to create smarter and more livable urban spaces.

Kailash Manasarovar
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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
Posted in Environment Schemes and Initiatives Environment

Dolphin Tagging | Project Dolphin

India conducts 1st ever Ganges River Dolphin Tagging in Assam.

ILO Global Estimates on International Migrants
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ILO Global Estimates on International Migrants

4th edition of ILO Global Estimates on International Migrants in the labour force released.

Prelims FACTS
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 19 December 2024

Tusi Gowda, SLINEX, Milkweed Fiber, Kisan Kavach, Diabetes Biobank

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
Posted in Environment Pollution Treaties and Conventions

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

The orcas or killer whales edge of extinction because of chemical contaminants released by human activities.

Paphia Malabarica
Posted in Species in news Environment Protected Sites

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
Posted in Legislations Polity

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
Posted in Polity Polity Institutions

e-Courts Phase III

Union Cabinet Approves Phase III of the e-Courts Mission Mode Project.