PM-AASHA was launched in 2018 to ensure that farmers receive remunerative prices for their produce, particularly when market prices fall below the Minimum Support Price (MSP). Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. The scheme primarily focuses on pulses, oilseeds and copra. It seeks to strengthen the effectiveness of the MSP system beyond procurement…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 24 August 2026
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 24 August 2026 brings together the news items of the day that map to the Prelims syllabus — polity, economy, environment, science and technology, and international relations. Each item is written as a factual pointer you can revise quickly, with the static-syllabus link made explicit so the reading feeds directly into your Prelims notes.
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Polysilicon
Polysilicon (Polycrystalline Silicon) is a highly purified form of silicon used as a basic raw material in the semiconductor and solar industries. It is produced by purifying metallurgical-grade silicon to very high levels of purity. Semiconductor-grade It is used to manufacture silicon wafers for integrated circuits and semiconductor chips. Solar-grade It is primarily used to…
H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)
H1N1 is a subtype of Influenza A virus. It is commonly associated with swine flu, though the 2009 pandemic strain was a reassortant virus containing genetic material from swine, avian and human influenza viruses. Transmission: Mainly through respiratory droplets and aerosols from infected persons. Symptoms: Fever, cough, sore throat, body ache, headache, fatigue and sometimes…
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