UPSC Prelims News

UPSC Prelims News 21 February 2023

UPSC Prelims News of 21 February 2023 Exercise ‘Dustlik’ Context: The 4th edition of joint military exercise ‘DUSTLIK’ between the Indian Army and Uzbekistan Army commenced in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. About DUSTLIK Focus: Joint exercise would focus on joint counter-terrorist operations...

UPSC Prelims News 20 February 2023

UPSC Prelims News of 20 February 2023 Sagar Parikrama Context: The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying recently launched the Sagar Parikrama Phase-III from Hazira Port, Gujarat. About Sagar Parikrama Sagar Parikrama is an initiative launched by the...

UPSC Prelims News 18 February 2023

UPSC Prelims News of 18 February 2023 Unlawful Activities Prevention Act Context: The Union Home Ministry has recently designated Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force (JKGF) as terrorist organizations, under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities...

UPSC Prelims News 17 February 2023

UPSC Prelims News of 17 February 2023 Dharma Guardian Context: The 4th edition of joint military exercise, Exercise Dharma Guardian, between India and Japan is being conducted at Camp Imazu in Japan. About Dharma Guardian The Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN, an...

UPSC Prelims News 16 February 2023

UPSC Prelims News of 16 February 2023 Marburg Virus Context: The Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first outbreak of the highly infectious Marburg Virus Disease. What is Marburg Virus Disease (MVD)? Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) is a severe illness that...

UPSC Prelims News 15 February 2023

UPSC Prelims News of 15 February 2023 Transfer Pricing Context: IT department conducted surveys at BBC premises for alleged non-compliance with the transfer pricing rules. About Transfer Pricing Transfer pricing refers to rules and methods of exchanging goods and services between companies...

UPSC Prelims News 14 February 2023

UPSC Prelims News of 14 February 2023 Bhashini Initiative Context: Bhashini team is building a WhatsApp-based chatbot that relies on information generated by ChatGPT to return appropriate responses to queries. More on the News: The initiative mainly targets residents of...

UPSC Prelims News 13 February 2023

UPSC Prelims News of 13 February 2023 Global Biofuel Alliance Context: Global Biofuel Alliance was announced by Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas during India Energy Week 2023. About Global Biofuel Alliance The Global Biofuel Alliance is one of the...

UPSC Prelims News 11 February 2023

UPSC Prelims News of 11 February 2023 Dickinsonia Fossil Context: An alleged fossil of Dickinsonia found near Bhimbetka caves has turned out to be an impression of a decayed beehive. The New Research Fossils are generally found parallel to surface...

UPSC Prelims News 10 February 2023

UPSC Prelims News of 10 February 2023 Keeladi Context: In the latest development, the Sangam age has been pushed to 800 BCE based on the archaeological findings from Keeladi site. About Keeladi Site: Keeladi is a hamlet located near Madurai...