Naming of Cyclones
Posted in Geography Phenomenon Geography

Naming of Cyclones

Cyclone Dana was named by Qatar according to the tropical cyclone naming system formulated by the WMO

E. coli
Posted in Diseases Science & Technology

E. coli

US has been battling the E. coli outbreak through contaminated food.

Great Indian Bustard
Posted in Species in news Environment

Great Indian Bustard

India’s first ever Great Indian Bustard hatched through artificial insemination

Kazan Declaration
Posted in International Groupings World Affairs

Kazan Declaration | BRICS Summit

16th BRICS Summit concluded with the adoption of the Kazan Declaration, a comprehensive document outlining BRICS’ unified stance on global issues.

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 24 October 2024

Ashfaqulla Khan, Commonwealth Games 2026, National Water Awards, Global Energy Monitor, Paraboiled Rice

Key Biodiversity Areas
Posted in Environment Protected Sites

Key Biodiversity Areas

The world’s most bio-diverse areas are threatened by extractive industries, says report.

Industrial Alcohol
Posted in Industry Sector Economy

Industrial Alcohol

Supreme Court in its recent Verdict cleared that State’s power to make laws on industrial alcohol can’t be taken away.

Maternity Benefit Act 1961
Posted in Polity Legislations

Maternity Benefit Act 1961

Madras High Court ruled that contractual employees are also entitled to maternity benefits.

World Economic Outlook Report
Posted in Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

World Economic Outlook Report

World Economic Outlook (October 2024) Report released

Plankton
Posted in Science & Technology Biology

Plankton

Plankton balloon to six times their size to reach ocean surface

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 23 October 2024

Naseem-Al-Bahr, Namo Bharat Trains, Space Docking Experiment, Halmahera Sea, Z Morh Project

Air Quality Index
Posted in Environment Schemes and Initiatives Environment

Air Quality Index

Air quality in Delhi remains ‘very poor’, govt. initiates action