Vishnupad and Mahabodhi Temple
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Vishnupad and Mahabodhi Temple

Union Budget announced corridor projects for the Vishnupad and the Mahabodhi Temple.

RAMSES (Risk Assessment and Mitigation for Space Environmental Security)
Posted in Science & Technology Space Science

RAMSES (Risk Assessment and Mitigation for Space Environmental Security)

The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to launch a mission to examine the Apophis asteroid when it makes a close approach to Earth in 2029.

Prelims FACTS
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 25 July 2024

Macrolones, Olympic Order, Kalarippayattu, Equalisation Levy, Shield-tailed Snake

VATSALYA Scheme
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VATSALYA Scheme

The Union Budget 2024-25 has proposed a new pension scheme named ‘Vatsalya’ for minors.

National Bioenergy Programme
Posted in Environment Environment Schemes and Initiatives

National Bioenergy Programme

The Union government has revised the financial assistance rates for Biomass Pellet manufacturing under the National Bioenergy Programme component.

DMH-11:
Posted in Environment Environment Organisations

DMH-11: Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee

Recently, the Supreme Court has ruled against the commercial sale and release of genetically modified mustard in India for now.

Rogue Waves
Posted in Geography Geography Phenomenon

Rogue Waves

Researchers have recently developed a new tool to predict rogue waves.

Air Breathing Propulsion System
Posted in Science & Technology Defence

Air Breathing Propulsion System

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted its 2nd experimental flight to demonstrate Air Breathing Propulsion Technology.

Prelims FACTS
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 24 July 2024

Probiotic, Greenium, Curiosity Rover, Graphite, Clarion clipperton Zone

Employment Based Incentive Scheme | EPFO
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Employment Based Incentive Scheme | EPFO

Finance Minister announced the implementation of 3 employment linked incentive schemes as part of the Budget 2024.

PM Gram Sadak Yojana
Posted in Energy and Infrastructure Economy

PM Gram Sadak Yojana

Gram Sadak Yojana will connect 25,000 new rural areas with all-weather roads: Union Budget 2024

Rajgir
Posted in Culture History

Rajgir

Budget 2024 focus on revival of Rajgir