Prelims FACTS
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 12 February 2025

Cyclone 2025, Bombay Blood Group, Graphene, ASPIRE Programme WAVES and Creative Economy

European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
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European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

India has inaugurated an EFTA Desk to enhance trade and investment relations with EFTA nations.

Biolumpivaxin
Posted in Science & Technology Biotechnology Diseases

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
Posted in Diseases Science & Technology

Lymphatic Filariasis | Mass Drug Administration

Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign for elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) launched

Harmonised System Code | World Customs Organisation
Posted in Economy Economy Institutions Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Harmonised System Code | World Customs Organisation

India introduces new Harmonised System (HS) Codes for GI Tagged Rice.

Edible Oil Economy of India | SAFTA
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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. 

Prelims FACTS
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 11 February 2025

Netzarim Corridor, PM YUVA, Morand Ganjal Irrigation Project, Mission Saksham Anganwadi, BIMSTEC

Eurasian Otter
Posted in Species in news Environment

Eurasian Otter

Eurasian otters have been spotted in Gurez Valley (Kashmir) with the first live documentation in 25 years.

Potash
Posted in Agriculture Economy

Potash

Government to explore Potash mining in Punjab.

PM AJAY (Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana)
Posted in Vulnerable Section Social Sector

PM AJAY (Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana)

Central Advisory Committee meeting held for PM-AJAY

Pharmaceutical Industry in India
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Pharmaceutical Industry in India

India’s pharmaceutical exports have potential to reach $350 billion by 2047: Report.

2nd National Gene Bank
Posted in Science & Technology Biotechnology

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.