Category: Prelims C A
Norovirus
A surge in the outbreak of Norovirus has been detected in parts of the United States.
Index of Eight Core Industries
The Index of Eight Core Industries grew by 4.3% in November 2024, with Cement, Coal, and Steel showing growth, while Crude Oil and Natural Gas declined.
Nitrogen Contamination
Excessive nitrates have been found in groundwater in 440 districts as of 2023, an increase from 359 such districts in 2017, a report by the Central Groundwater Board (CGWB)
All India Muslim League | Muhammad Ali Jinnah
On 30th December 1906, the All India Muslim League was founded in Dhaka.
GPS interference | GPS Spoofing
Instances of GPS interference, including spoofing, have surged considerably near India’s borders with Pakistan and Myanmar. These regions rank among the top five globally for such occurrences, according to OPSGROUP, a collective of 8,000 aviation personnel.

UPSC Prelims Facts – 01 January 2025
Pangong Lake, H1B Visas, Coastal Security Scheme, Private Members’ Bill, Calamity of Severe Nature
Sashastra Seema Bal | Siliguri Corridor
61st Raising Day function of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) held at Siliguri in West Bengal
Periyar Tiger Reserve
National Board for Wildlife has constituted a team to inspect settlements of Periyar Tiger Reserve.
Teesta River
West Bengal has decided to supply water to farmlands through pipelines from the Teesta river.

Financial Stability Report 2024
‘Financial Stability Report, December 2024’ released

UPSC Prelims Facts – 31 December 2024
Exercise Surya Kiran, Kamarajar Port, Conjugal Visits in Prison, Committee for Ethical AI in Finance, REER
Willow Quantum Processor
Google’s Quantum Processor,‘Willow’, unveiled by Google, showcases significant advancements in quantum computing.