Sports Authority of India
Posted in Sports

Sports Authority of India

Sports Authority of India (SAI) signs MoU with Government of Maharashtra to develop National Centre of Sports Excellence in Mumbai.

Central Consumer Protection Authority
Posted in Polity Polity Institutions Social Sector

Central Consumer Protection Authority

Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued a show-cause notice to Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. for alleged violation of consumer rights.

Nobel Prize in Physics 2024
Posted in Science & Technology Biology Physics

Nobel Prize in Physics 2024

Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 awarded to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton for contribution to Machine Learning

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 08 October 2024

Dry Ports, Biodiversity Credits, Academic Freedom Index, Black Carbon, Venus Orbiter Mission

Tirupati Balaji Temple
Posted in Culture History

Tirupati Balaji Temple

Controversy over the laddu prasadam at Tirupati.

Cholera
Posted in Diseases Science & Technology

Cholera

Cholera has experienced a resurgence, leading to approximately 4,000 deaths in 2023, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Typhoons
Posted in Geography Phenomenon Geography

Typhoons

According to a recent study, typhoons are occurring frequently in Southeast Asia due to the rising global temperatures.

Hirakud Dam | Mahanadi
Posted in River Geography Landmarks

Hirakud Dam | Mahanadi

Six decade-old canal system of Hirakud Dam is set for a major renovation.

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2024) | MicroRNA
Posted in Science & Technology Biotechnology

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2024) | MicroRNA

Medicine Nobel 2024 awarded to Victor Ambros, Gary Ruvkun for discovery of microRNA

Prelims FACTS
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 06-07 October 2024

Red Corridor, Shyamji Krishna Varma, Charon, Greening of Antartica, E-Cinepramaan website

Nilgiri Tahr
Posted in Protected Sites Environment Species in news

Nilgiri Tahr

New Nilgiri Tahr habitat spotted in Pasumalai.

Business-Ready Index
Posted in Economy

Business-Ready Index

World Bank (WB) launches the first edition of its Business-Ready Index.