Chandipura Virus Infection
Posted in Science & Technology Diseases

Chandipura Virus Infection

Death toll rises as the Chandipura virus spreads to more districts in Gujarat.

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Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 17 July 2024

Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council, Article 341, Pheromone Traps, Electroencephalography, Hydrogen-Fuel Cells

Shree Jagannath Temple
Posted in Culture History

Ratna Bhandar | Shree Jagannath Temple

Ratna Bhandar, the sacred treasury of Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri reopened after 46 years

World Bank Group
Posted in Economy Economy Institutions

World Bank Group

World Bank Group Guarantee Platform (WBG GP) goes live for business

Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS)
Posted in Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS)

Only 6% of total ₹3.68-lakh crore loans under ECLGS are bad debts

Pollution and Pollinators
Posted in Science & Technology Biology Pollution

Pollution and Pollinators

A recent study finds that air pollution   harms pollinators like bees and butterflies more than crop-destroying pests.

National Company Law Tribunal
Posted in Polity Polity Institutions

National Company Law Tribunal

Recently, the Bengaluru bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) admitted BCCI’s petition seeking insolvency proceedings against ed-tech giant Byjus.

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UPSC Prelims Facts – 16 July 2024

Pradhan Mantri Colleges of Excellence, Indian Newspaper Society, Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd, Vibrant Village Programme

Indian Neutrino Observatory
Posted in Science & Technology Physics

Indian Neutrino Observatory

Nobel laureate Takaaki Kajita has voiced support for India based Neutrino Lab.

Rosewood
Posted in Environment Species in news

Rosewood | CITES

CITES launched “CITES Rosewoods: The Global Picture” Report.

Gram Nyayalayas
Posted in Polity Polity Institutions

Gram Nyayalayas

Supreme Court directs States/UTs and their High Courts to file status report on Gram Nyayalayas.

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UPSC Prelims Facts – 14-15 July 2024

Margin Trading Facility, International Renewable Energy Certificates, Exercise Sagar Kavach – 01/24, Mutual Recognition Agreement