About The Padma Awards
Context: Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards 2024 to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2024 have opened on 1st May 2023. The last date for nominations for Padma Awards is 15th September, 2023. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: The Padma Awards Is it a title? About Bharat Ratna Therefore: […]
About The Phanigiri Artefacts
Context: The Phanigiri artefacts, dating from 200 BCE-400 CE and discovered in 1942, are on display at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. Relevance: GS I: History, Facts for Prelims Phanigiri Artefacts: Phanigiri Buddhist Site: Key Findings: Mahayana and Hinayana Depictions: Deification of Buddha: Buddha’s Image: -Source: The Hindu
About The Fujianvenator Prodigiosus
Context: Scientists recently said they unearthed in Fujian Province the fossil of a Jurassic Period dinosaur they named Fujianvenator prodigiosus. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Fujianvenator Prodigiosus: Key Facts About the Jurassic Period: -Source: The Hindu
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO)
Context: NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) recently captured the image of India’s Chandrayaan-3 lander. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO): -Source: Indian Express
About the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
Context: Vijayawada Railway Station was awarded the ‘Green Railway Station’ certification with the highest rating of Platinum by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). Relevance: Facts for Prelims About the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC): -Source: The Hindu
About Project Naman
Context: The Indian Army recently launched ‘Project Naman’, which will entail establishing facilitation and grievance redressal centres for veterans and the kin of personnel who have lost their lives. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Project Naman: SPARSH Portal (System for Pension-related Information & Services Handled Electronically):
About The Zealandia
Context: Geoscientists recently discovered a continent known as Zealandia that had been hiding in plain sight for almost 375 years. Relevance: GS I: Geography, Facts for Prelims Zealandia: Formation: Tectonic Plate Boundaries: -Source: Times Now
National Teachers Award 2023
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India interacted with the winners of the National Teachers’ Award 2023 on the eve of Teachers’ Day. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: National Teachers’ Award The National Teachers’ Award is a prestigious recognition in India with the following key aspects: Celebrating Exceptional Educators: Presidential Recognition: Components […]
About Vibrio Vulnificus
Context: Recently, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a national health alert to warn doctors and clinicians to be on the lookout for people infected with the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Vibrio vulnificus -Source: The Hindu
About C-TAP Initiative
Context: Recently, the COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP) has announced three new licensing agreements acquired through the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP). Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About C-TAP Initiative Medicines Patent Pool (MPP)