Category: Prelims C A
Junk DNA
Researchers utilizing artificial intelligence have identified potential cancer-causing elements concealed within the so-called ‘junk’ regions of DNA.
Upper Siang Hydroelectric project
The government authorities have detained two anti-dam activists protesting against the Upper Siang Hydroelectric project.
Digital Economy Report 2024
Digital Economy Report 2024 Released by UN Trade and Development
CBI
Supreme Court upholds West Bengal’s suit accusing Union of using CBI without State consent.
Anand Marriage Act
National Commission of Minorities held a meeting with states and Union Territories to discuss the implementation of the Anand Marriage Act.
UPSC Prelims Facts – 11 July 2024
Carbonate Compensation Death, Mitochondrial Disease, Fly Ash, Katarpur Corridor, PM-STIAC
Indian Gaur and Sambar Deer
Indian Gaur was spotted in Nallamala Forest. Sambar deer continues to be threatened by poachers.
Transhumance
ICOMOS launches World Heritage Transhumance Initiative to highlight the heritage value of Transhumance Cultural Landscape.
Jute
Ministry of Rural Development organized Webinar to boost Jute Craft based livelihoods
Moidams
International Council on Monuments and Sites has recommended inclusion of Assam’s Ahom Era Moidams in UNESCO World Heritage List.
UPSC Prelims Facts – 10 July 2024
Axiom-4 Mission, Zorawar, Zombie startups, Regenerative Braking, PLIWG