Category: Prelims C A

UPSC Prelims Facts – 12 February 2025
Cyclone 2025, Bombay Blood Group, Graphene, ASPIRE Programme WAVES and Creative Economy
European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
India has inaugurated an EFTA Desk to enhance trade and investment relations with EFTA nations.
Biolumpivaxin | Lumpy Skin Disease
A vaccine for lumpy skin disease, developed in collaboration between Bharat Biotech’s group firm and ICAR, has received a license from CDSCO.
Lymphatic Filariasis | Mass Drug Administration
Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign for elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) launched
Harmonised System Code | World Customs Organisation
India introduces new Harmonised System (HS) Codes for GI Tagged Rice.
Edible Oil Economy of India | SAFTA
Concerns raised over the massive influx of refined Edible Oil (soybean and palm) from Nepal to India, citing a misuse of the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) agreement’s duty-free import provisions.

UPSC Prelims Facts – 11 February 2025
Netzarim Corridor, PM YUVA, Morand Ganjal Irrigation Project, Mission Saksham Anganwadi, BIMSTEC
Eurasian Otter
Eurasian otters have been spotted in Gurez Valley (Kashmir) with the first live documentation in 25 years.
PM AJAY (Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana)
Central Advisory Committee meeting held for PM-AJAY
Pharmaceutical Industry in India
India’s pharmaceutical exports have potential to reach $350 billion by 2047: Report.
2nd National Gene Bank
As part of the Union Budget 2025-26, the Indian government has declared the creation of a second National Gene Bank, almost thirty years after the inauguration of the first one.