Prelims FACTS
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 17 October 2024

AI Centres of Excellence, INS Samarthak, Nanaji Deshmukh, World Food Day 2024, National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority

New Justice Statue in Supreme Court
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New Justice Statue in Supreme Court

Supreme Court unveils new justice statue as part of an effort to move away from its colonial legacy.

Jayaprakash Narayan
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Jayaprakash Narayan

Recently, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary.

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
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Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

Recently, President Droupadi Murmu honoured former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary.

Powers of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly
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Powers of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly

Omar Abdullah sworn in as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister.

Bone Ossification Test
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Bone Ossification Test

The latest example of the use of the test came when one of those accused of killing Baba Siddique told a court in Mumbai that he should be tried as a juvenile, claiming he was 17 years old.

Prelims FACTS
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 16 October 2024

Europa Clipper, e-Migrate portal, Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, World Mental Health Day 2024, Cadaver Donation

Sati System
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Sati System

Recently, 8 persons were acquitted in connection with glorifying the act of Sati by constructing temples in her name.

Diphtheria
Posted in Diseases Science & Technology

Diphtheria

WHO team arrived in Deeg, Rajasthan amidst rising cases of Diphtheria.

Nagarjuna Sagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve
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Nagarjuna Sagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve

According to EnviStats India-2024, Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve has been ranked first among tiger reserves for hosting largest leopard population.

National Electricity Plan (Transmission)
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National Electricity Plan (Transmission)

Union Ministry of Power launches National Electricity Plan (Transmission)

Wayanad's X-Band Radar
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Wayanad’s X-Band Radar

Post 2024 floods and landslides, the Ministry of Earth Sciences approved X-Band Radar installation in Wayanad.