Gambusia Fish: A Mosquito-Control Warrior
Context: Recently, various government and non-governmental organisations in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Punjab have released Gambusia fish into local water bodies to address a mosquito menace. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Gambusia Fish: A Mosquito-Control Warrior About Malaria -Source: The Hindu
SATHEE (Self-Assessment Test and Help for Entrance Exams) Portal
Context: The Ministry of Education (MoE) recently said they would write to all states to encourage aspirants to utilise the newly launched portal for exam preparation, SATHEE (Self-Assessment Test and Help for Entrance Exams). Relevance: Facts for Prelims, Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: SATHEE (Self Assessment Test and Help for Entrance Exams) […]
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
Context: The 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) recently commenced with a grand opening ceremony at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Panaji, Goa. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: International Film Festival of India (IFFI): Celebrating Cinematic Excellence Founding and Evolution: Competitive Format: Shift to Goa: Accreditation: Objectives: Role […]
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize
Context: Recently, the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development 2022 was jointly awarded to the Indian Medical Association and the Trained Nurses Association of India as representatives of the COVID-19 warriors in the country. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Indira Gandhi Peace Prize: Inception and Purpose: Award Components: Criteria for Recognition: Distinguished Recipients: -Source: […]
India International Science Festival
Context: The 9th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 will be held at Faridabad, Haryana from January 17th-20th, 2024. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023: Objectives: Themes of IISF 2023: Dedication: Organizers: History: Integration of Departments:
About The Picocystis Salinarum
Context: Recently, a young researcher has divulged the secret of how the Picocystis Salinarum survives the harshest of conditions by resorting to physiological adaptation to highly saline-alkaline/hyperosmotic conditions. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Picocystis Salinarum Unique Features Sambhar Lake – Key Facts
About the National Coal Index
Context: The National Coal Index (NCI) rose 3.83 points to 143.91 in September amid growing demand for coal. Relevance: Facts for Prelims National Coal Index (NCI) Components: Base Year: Development: Scope: Market Reflection: Purpose: -Source: Indian Express
World Food India 2023
Context: The second edition of ‘World Food India 2023’ was inaugurated recently in New Delhi, where the Prime Minister of India provided Seed Capital Assistance to over one lakh Self Help Group (SHG) members. Relevance: Facts for Prelims World Food India 2023 Mascot: Focus Pillars: Shree Anna (Millets): Leveraging India’s Super Food for the World Exponential Food Processing: Positioning India […]
About The Helicobacter Pylori
Context: A two-step PCR-based assay of a small region of the Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria can help detect H. pylori infection, which has been developed by a team of researchers from the National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases (ICMR-NICED), Kolkata. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Helicobacter pylori: A Bacterial Infection in the Digestive Tract […]
About Pancorius Sebastiani
Context: Recently, researchers discovered a new species of jumping spider in the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Pancorius Sebastiani: Features of Pancorius Sebastiani: Key Facts about the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary: -Source: The Hindu