Category: Prelims C A
Extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA)
An international collaboration by a team called eDyNAmiCled has discovered how ecDNA contributes to the progression of cancer and drug resistance.
Network Readiness Index 2024
India has improved its ranking in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2024.
Base Year of GDP
Government decides to update the GDP base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23.
Madhav National Park
National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has granted approval for the designation of Madhav National Park as a Tiger Reserve.
Defence Acquisition Council
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved five capital acquisition proposals worth ₹21,772 crore.

UPSC Prelims Facts – 03 December 2024
Cyclone Fengal, Agni Warrior, CINBAX, PRAGATI, Independent Director Databank
World Craft City | Kashmir’s Craft
Artisans from Kashmir and Central Asia reunited after nearly 500 years in Srinagar for a three-day craft exchange initiative.
Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary
As per the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT) data the vegetation of Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary had declined from 2000 to 2020.
Landfall of a Cyclone
India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently reported that Cyclone Fengal, tropical cyclone made landfall over Puducherry.

UPSC Prelims Facts – 02 December 2024
Palna Scheme, Vadhavan Port, Cascais Declaration, Notifiable Disease, UN Peacebuiling Commission