Category: Prelims C A
Nidhi Companies
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and Registrars of Companies (RoCs) significantly intensified action against Nidhi companies and firms defaulting on beneficial ownership disclosures.
Fishing Cat | Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife Institute of India is launching India’s first Fishing Cat Collaring Project at Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary.
Thorium
NTPC Limited partners with CCTE to explore thorium-based nuclear energy solutions.
Marine Heat Waves
2014-2016 Pacific marine heatwave wiped out four million of Alaska’s seabirds.

UPSC Prelims Facts – 29-30 December 2024
Asbestos, M Sand, Prepaid Payment Instruments, Landslide Lake, Excess Grants
E-Way Bill
Recently, Freight operation information system of the Indian Railways has been integrated with the E-Way Bill (EWB) system of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
PM CARES Funds
PM CARES Funds received Rs 912 crores in 2022-23, as per the latest audited accounts.
Western Disturbances
Recently, strong Western Disturbances brought snow to parts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand causing changes in weather.
Treasury Bills | Government Securities
Government to borrow Rs 3.94 lakh crore via Treasury bills (T-bills): Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

UPSC Prelims Facts – 28 December 2024
National Rainfed Area Authority, Veer Baal Diwas, JIGYASA, Denali Fault, Subordinate Legislation