About Ashadha Purnima
Context: The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, will celebrate Ashadha Purnima on July 3, as the Dharma Chakra Pravartana Divas at the National Museum, New Delhi. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Ashadha Purnima: -Source: Live Mint
About The Tam Pà Ling Cave
Context: Tam Pà Ling Cave in the Annamite Mountain range in Northern Laos has recently provided groundbreaking insights into the timeline of human arrival in Southeast Asia. Tam Pà Ling Cave features a sloping structure formed by periodic slope wash deposition. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings in Tam Pa Ling Cave: Dating […]
About The PEN Pinter Prize
Context: Recently, the British children’s writer and performance poet Michael Rosen has been awarded the prestigious PEN Pinter Prize 2023. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: The PEN Pinter Prize: About Michael Rosen: -Source: Indian Express
About UTPRERAK
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of State for Power inaugurated UTPRERAK, a dedicated Centre of Excellence, to accelerate industry adoption of clean technologies in New Delhi. About UTPRERAK: UTPRERAK, also known as the Advanced Industrial Technology Demonstration Centre (AITDC), is a Centre of Excellence established by the Bureau of […]
PV Narasimha Rao Birth Anniversary
Focus: Facts for prelims Why in News? The Prime Minister has paid tribute to former Prime Minister, Shri PV Narasimha Rao Ji on his birth anniversary. PV Narasimha Rao Early Life and Background: Contributions to Rural Development: Tenure as Prime Minister: Other Notable Achievements:
Order of the Nile Award
Context: Recently, the Egyptian President conferred the country’s highest state honour “Order of the Nile” award to the Prime Minister of India. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Order of the Nile Award: Design and Symbolism: Significance: -Source: Indian Express
About Syama Prasad Mookerjee
Focus: GS I: Personalities In News Why in News? The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his Punya Tithi. Syama Prasad Mukherjee: Life and Education Demand for Partition Political Career and Death
Submarine INS Vagir
Context: Indian Navy’s state-of-the-art submarine, INS ‘Vagir’, is all set to embark on an operational visit to Colombo from June 19 to June 22. Relevance: GS III: Defence, Facts for Prelims About INS Vagir: Key Features: -Source: The Hindu, PIB
About LEED Certification
Context: According to the Green Business Certification Inc. India ranks first globally in LEED Zero-certified green building projects surpassing the US and China. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About LEED Certification: The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is a globally recognized green building rating system. Here are some key points about LEED certification: […]
Impact of Spaceflight on Brain Fluid Dynamics
Context: Recently, a study was published in Scientific Reports, which sheds light on the effects of Spaceflight on the Brain, particularly concerning Longer Missions and the recovery period between flights. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Key highlights of the study: Significance of the Study The significance of the study on fluid changes […]