Sudan Virus Disease
Posted in Science & Technology Diseases

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)
Posted in Legislations Economy Polity

Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999

RBI directs state-owned banks to penalize companies for violating Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999

NAMASTE Scheme
Posted in Social Sector Vulnerable Section

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
Posted in Personalities in History Science & Technology

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
Posted in Protected Sites Environment

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.

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 15 February 2025

Extended Reality, Sudan Virus, Dhimsa Dance, Tirupparankundram Hill, Hybrid Warfare

Sovereign Green Bond
Posted in Economy Schemes and Initiatives Economy

Sovereign Green Bond

Recently, Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) are seeing limited investor interest due to lower yields.

Dokra Art
Posted in Culture

Dokra Art

Prime Minister of India gifted a Dokra artwork to French President Emmanuel Macron

Sarojini Naidu
Posted in Personalities in History History

Sarojini Naidu

February 13th commemorate the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu

Lifetime Ban on Convicted Politicians
Posted in Polity Legislations

Lifetime Ban on Convicted Politicians

Supreme Court (SC) is hearing petitions seeking a lifetime ban on convicted persons from contesting elections for decriminalizing politics.

Income Tax Bill 2025
Posted in Economy Economy Concepts

Income Tax Bill 2025

The Income Tax Bill, 2025, proposes the introduction of a ‘Tax Year’ concept, replacing the current Assessment Year, with the goal of streamlining tax reporting.

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 14 February 2025

Climate Risk Index 2025, Fishery Survey of India, Starlink, PARAS 2 Spectograph, Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary