Prelims FACTS
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 23 December 2024

Aerogels, Variable Rate Repo, Adjournment Sine Die, TReDS, SMILE Program

Posted in Economy Schemes and Initiatives Economy

SAMARTH Udyog Bharat 4.0 Initiative

Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has established the SAMARTH Udyog Bharat 4.0 initiative to enhance the competitiveness of the Indian capital goods sector.

Posted in Species in news Environment

Pangolin

Nigerian authorities seize 2.179 tonnes of pangolin scales

Posted in Defence World Affairs

SIPRI Report on Global Arms Producers

3 Indian firms on SIPRI’s list of the world’s 100 largest arms producers.

Posted in Economy Economy Institutions Legislations

Banking Regulation Act, 1949

Banking Regulation Act, 1949 completes 75 Years.

Prelims FACTS
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 21 December 2024

Protected Area Permit (PAP), MedTech Sector, Fir and Birch Trees, Phewa Dialogue, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

Posted in Science & Technology ICT Space Science

Quantum Satellite

India plans to launch a quantum satellite in “2-3 years for quantum communications

Ethiopian Wolf
Posted in Environment Species in news

Ethiopian Wolf

The Ethiopian Wolf was recently documented consuming nectar, marking the first instance of a large carnivorous predator contributing to pollination.

Hydrothermal Vent | Deep Ocean Mission
Posted in Geography Geography Phenomenon Science Schemes and Initiatives

Hydrothermal Vent | Deep Ocean Mission

For the first time, Indian oceanographers have captured an image of an active hydrothermal vent.

Nanoplastics and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Posted in Environment Biotechnology Pollution Science & Technology

Nanoplastics and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, have recently shown that nanoplastics can promote horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of antibiotic resistance (AR) genes, particularly within the human gut microbiota.

Sacred Groves in India
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Sacred Groves in India

The Supreme Court of India has directed the Rajasthan and Union governments to identify, protect, and manage sacred groves across India, applauding Piplantri village in Rajasthan’s Rajsamand district.

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UPSC Prelims Facts – 20 December 2024

Varmam Therapy, Dark Comet, Hindon River, Infrared Radiation, CCTNS