Category: Prelims C A
PM E-DRIVE
Karnataka Government requested Electric Buses Under PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme.
Solar Flares
A Major Solar Eruption (“Bird-Wing” Event) Is Set To Possibly Impact the Earth
BioE3 Policy
India plans to Study sustainability of Human Life in Space under BioE3 Policy
International Atomic Energy Agency
Minister of Defence Urged International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Oversight of Pakistan’s Nuclear Arsenal
POCSO Court
Supreme Court directs Centre to set up Special POCSO Courts on priority, to exclusively deal with cases of sexual offenses against children.
Glacial Funeral | Conservation of Glacier
Himalayan Yala Glacier declared dead in Langtang, Nepal

UPSC Prelims Facts – 17 May 2025
Sikkim Statehood, Pushkar Kumbh, GRAIL Mission, Monoliths of Willong Khullen, Mahadei River
Key Changes in Solar Efficiency Norms
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Eases Solar panel Efficiency Norms for Off-grid Rural Project
Key Changes in Periodic Labour Force Survey
National Statistics Office (NSO) Makes Changes in Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) from 2025
Carbon Capture and Utilisation
India Unveils First Cluster of Five Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) Testbeds for Cement Sector

UPSC Prelims Facts – 16 May 2025
Kendu leaves, Bhargavastra, Akashteer, 2D Metals, UNSC 1267 Sanctions Committee