Category: Prelims C A
Cooperative Banks
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervened in New India Cooperative Bank over fund misappropriation concern.
India’s Overseas Port Investments | Chabahar port
Chabahar Port received a special mention in Donald Trump’s memo
Autonomous System Industry Alliance | Underwater Domain Awareness
India and USA announced Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA) initiative for Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA)

UPSC Prelims Facts – 16-17 February 2025
Exercise Ekuverin, NIMHANS, Unani Medicine, Asian Fisheries and Acquacultue Forum, Ongole Breed
Sudan Virus Disease
The Ugandan government and the World Health Organization (WHO) have recently confirmed an outbreak of Sudan virus disease (SVD).
Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999
RBI directs state-owned banks to penalize companies for violating Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999
NAMASTE Scheme
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment distributes PPE Kits and Ayushman Cards to Sewer and Septic Tank Workers under NAMASTE Scheme.
Jagadish Chandra Bose
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has announced the launch of the J. C. Bose Grant (JBG), to recognize contributions of senior Indian scientists.
Anamudi Shola National Park
Kerala has secured approval from the National Board for Wildlife to erect a check dam across the Silandhi river using forest land from Anamudi Shola National Park.

UPSC Prelims Facts – 15 February 2025
Extended Reality, Sudan Virus, Dhimsa Dance, Tirupparankundram Hill, Hybrid Warfare
Sovereign Green Bond
Recently, Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) are seeing limited investor interest due to lower yields.