Prelims Pointers

Hydrogen-Powered Driving Power Car

WannaBe HPAS July 28, 2025 No Comments

India tests its first Hydrogen-Powered train car, marking a green shift in rail transport under the ‘Hydrogen for Heritage’ scheme.

S-400 ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ Air Defence System – India’s Strategic Shield

WannaBe HPAS July 12, 2025 No Comments

India advances defence readiness as MoD approves MRO facility for S-400 ‘Sudarshan Chakra’, enhancing long-range air threat interception capabilities.

HTBt Cotton – Towards Commercial Approval in India

WannaBe HPAS July 12, 2025 No Comments

HTBt cotton, a GM variety combining insect resistance and herbicide tolerance, moves closer to approval after a positive biosafety report by GEAC panel.

TALASH – A Digital Leap Towards Inclusive Tribal Education

WannaBe HPAS July 12, 2025 No Comments

TALASH is a digital initiative by the Tribal Affairs Ministry and UNICEF to enhance life skills, self-awareness, and career planning for tribal students.

Catastrophe Bonds (Cat Bonds)

WannaBe HPAS July 12, 2025 No Comments

Catastrophe Bonds (Cat Bonds) are high-risk, high-return financial instruments that transfer disaster-related risks to global capital markets.

Mahisagar (Mahi) River

WannaBe HPAS July 11, 2025 No Comments

Mahisagar River is a rare west-flowing river that crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice, vital to western India’s ecology, culture, and water systems.

Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis

WannaBe HPAS July 11, 2025 No Comments

PM Modi receives Namibia’s highest honour, the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, strengthening strategic bilateral ties.

Environment & Biodiversity – Kharai Camels

WannaBe HPAS July 11, 2025 No Comments

Kharai camels of Gujarat are rare swimming camels adapted to mangrove ecosystems, crucial for coastal ecology and climate-resilient livestock.

Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross

WannaBe HPAS July 10, 2025 No Comments

Brazil confers its highest civilian honour, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross, on India’s PM, highlighting strong bilateral ties.