The Kerala High Court issued directives to ensure the safety and well-being of elephants and artists during the Thrissur Pooram festival.
Prelims Current Affairs of December 25, 2024
Farmers Producer Organisations (FPOs)
The Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) recently analysed challenges faced by India’s Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and suggested necessary reforms.
Sagar Island
Sagar Island in West Bengal where the iconic Gangasagar Mela takes place every January is getting impacted by climate change.
Bitumen
The Union minister for road transport and highways inaugurated a 1km stretch of Asia’s first highway with a bio-bitumen blended surface.
Governor
Recently, the President has appointed two new Governors and reshuffled three others.
What are Archaea?
Study of archaea, a domain of ancient organisms, have given scientists clues to survival strategies of microorganisms by adapting to harsh conditions with the help of their toxin-antitoxin (TA) systems.
Lion-Tailed Macaque
A recent study warns of a growing threat to non-human primates like lion-tailed macaques due to increasing human wildlife interaction.
California Ground Squirrels
Squirrels are not as vegan as commonly believed, as new research reveals they are ‘opportunistic omnivores’ capable of hunting and stalking.
Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises
Recently, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the results of Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) for 2023-24.
Kilauea Volcano
One of the world’s most active volcanoes Hawaii’s Kilauea is erupting again.