UPSC Prelims Facts
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 03-04 March 2024

Exercise Samudra Laksamana, Sugar Development Fund (SDF), National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT), Abu Dhabi Ministerial Declaration, Google DeepMind’s Genie

Nitrogen Pollution
Posted in Environment Pollution

Nitrogen Pollution

Recent research found that by 2050, 1/3rd of global river sub-basins will be facing severe scarcity of clean water due to nitrogen pollution.

State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2023
Posted in Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives Energy and Infrastructure

State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2023

Recently, State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2023 was released on the 22nd foundation day of Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

Kulasekarapattiam
Posted in Science & Technology Space Science

Kulasekarapattinam Spaceport

Recently, Rohini Sounding Rocket was launched from the mobile launch pad from Kulasekarapattinam spaceport

Uyghur Forced Labour
Posted in World Affairs

Uyghur Forced Labor

EU mulls sweeping forced labour

IndiaTex
Posted in Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives Industry Sector

IndiaTex

IndiaTex launched at the event of BHARAT TEX 2024, one of the largest-ever global textile events in India.

Posted in Agriculture

Coffee in India

A recent study says that genetically cultivated Arabica coffees offer better brews

Posted in Protected Sites

Biosphere Reserves in India

UPSC Prelims Facts
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 02 March 2024

VSHORADS missile, Vikramaditya Vedic Clock, Harit Nauka Initiative, Sea Dragons (Sea Lizards)

Panda Diplomacy
Posted in Environment Environment Schemes and Initiatives Species in news

Panda Diplomacy

An article in Hindu| What is China’s panda diplomacy?

International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
Posted in Environment Environment Schemes and Initiatives Species in news

International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)

Recently, Cabinet approved the establishment of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) with one-time budgetary support of Rs 150 crore

PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
Posted in Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives Energy and Infrastructure

PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

Recently, Cabinet approved Rs 75,000 crore ‘free electricity’ solar scheme.