project lion
Posted in Environment Schemes and Initiatives Environment

Project Lion

Union Government approves funding for Project Lion to enhance conservation efforts

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 04 March 2025

Exercise Desert Hunt, Lake Tanganyika, Selenium, Planetary Period, Blue Ghost Mission

High Mountain Asia
Posted in Geography Geography Phenomenon Landmarks

High Mountain Asia (HMA)

A study reveals that climate change has increased the frequency of floods in High Mountain Asia (HMA) since 2000.

Prelims FACTS
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 02-03 March 2025

National Science Day, Bilateral Swap Agreement, Auroville Township, Cape Vultures, Guduchi

Amir Khusrau
Posted in Personalities in History History

Amir Khusrau

Prime Minister of India attended the 25th edition of Jahan-e-Khusrau, a Sufi music festival honoring Amir Khusrau

Geological Survey of India
Posted in Economy Institutions Economy

Geological Survey of India

GSI is set to celebrate its 175th year of geoscientific legacy.

Banjaras
Posted in Social Sector Vulnerable Section

Banjaras

Lok Sabha speaker highlighted Banjara community’s role in protecting nature and tradition of the country.

Farmer Producer Organisations
Posted in Agriculture Economy

Farmer Producer Organisations

10,000 farmer producer organizations (FPOs) formed under Government’s Flagship Scheme

First detailed Geological Mapping of Moon’s South Pole
Posted in Science & Technology Space Science

First detailed Geological Mapping of Moon’s South Pole

Researchers from ISRO and other contributors have created the first detailed lunar map using data from the Pragyan rover, which was deployed by Vikram during the Chandrayaan-3 mission.

Prelims FACTS
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 01 March 2025

Nanaji Deshmukh, Petrification, Hague Service Commission, Oarfish, Ocelot

Cholanaikkan Tribe
Posted in Vulnerable Section Social Sector

Cholanaikkan Tribe

Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) programme has developed 30 audio-visual texts in the Cholanaikkan language to support the education of a bedridden girl from the community.

Cali Fund
Posted in Environment Environment Schemes and Initiatives

Cali Fund

Cali Fund was launched at the COP16 to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).