Category: Prelims C A
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.
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
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.

UPSC Prelims Facts – 14 February 2025
Climate Risk Index 2025, Fishery Survey of India, Starlink, PARAS 2 Spectograph, Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary