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Factly Articles of 2022
- World Wetlands Day: Sanctuaries in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh listed as Ramsar sites February 3, 2022What is the News? On the occasion of World Wetlands Day, Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary in Gujarat and Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh have been included as Ramsar Site from India. With ...Read more
- FM moots ₹19,500-cr. push for solar manufacturing February 2, 2022What is the News? In Union Budget 2022, the Finance Minister has announced an “additional allocation” of ₹19,500 crore as a Production-linked incentive for manufacturing solar modules. Note: The Budget 2022 has ...Read more
- Push for promotion of drones through start-ups February 2, 2022What is the News? In the Union Budget 2022, the Finance Minister has announced several steps for the promotion of Drones. What are the steps announced by the Finance Minister for the ...Read more
- Cryptocurrency tax: Budget 2022 unveils norms for virtual digital assets February 2, 2022What is the News? In Budget 2022, the Finance Minister has announced several norms for virtual digital assets. What are the steps announced by the Finance Minister for crypto assets? Digital Rupee: Reserve Bank ...Read more
- Health Sector in Budget 2022: Despite Covid pandemic, health no longer the highlight February 2, 2022What is the News? In Budget 2022, the Finance Minister has announced several initiatives for the Health Sector. But the Budget 2022-23 has not allocated much to the health sector as ...Read more
- Budget 2022: Auctions By March, Rollout By FY23 Govt lays ground for 5G rollout; pushes rural broadband deadline to 2025 February 2, 2022What is the News? In the Budget 2022, the Union Finance Minister has announced several initiatives in the Telecom Sector. What are the initiatives announced by the Finance Minister in the Telecom ...Read more
- MHA budget hiked by 11 per cent, lion’s share of allocation for police February 2, 2022What is the News? Finance Minister has announced the budget for 2022-23. The budget provided ample allocation for internal security. About the allocation of budget for internal security Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA): ...Read more
- A NEW SCHEME, PRIME MINISTER’S DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE FOR NORTH EAST ‘PM-DevINE’ ANNOUNCED; Rs. 1500 CRORE ALLOCATED February 2, 2022What is the news? The Finance Minister has announced the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North-East(PM-DevINE) Scheme during the Union Budget 2022-23. What is PM-DevINE Scheme? The PM-DevINE Scheme will fund infrastructure and ...Read more
- Govt. proposes new SEZ law February 2, 2022What is the news? In the Union Budget 2022, the Government has proposed to replace the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Act,2006 with a new law. What is the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) ...Read more
- Budget extends more sops for IFSC February 2, 2022What is the news? In the Union Budget 2022, the Finance Minister has announced several steps to further promote the International Financial Services Center (IFSC) in Gujarat. What are the steps announced ...Read more
- Digital varsity and e-content for schools planned February 2, 2022What is the news? In Budget 2022, the Finance Minister has announced several initiatives for the education Sector. What are the initiatives announced in the Education Sector in Budget 2022? DESH-Stack e-portal: Digital ...Read more
- Centre to set up high-level panel on urban policies February 2, 2022What is the news? The Finance Minister has announced plans to set up a high-level committee of planners, economists and institutions to provide recommendations on issues and policies related to the ...Read more
- Home Delivery of medicines to begin from tomorrow under Services e-Health Assistance and Teleconsultation (SeHAT) February 1, 2022What is the news? The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched services for home delivery of medicines for veterans and serving military personnel services under an online medical consultation platform named ...Read more
- Explained: Kerala’s proposal to limit Lokayukta’s powers, and laws in other states February 1, 2022What is the news? Recently, the Kerala government has proposed to amend the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act with an ordinance. This move has attracted criticism from the opposition. What is the proposal ...Read more
- Launch of the Global Center of Excellence in Affordable and Clean Energy (GCoE-ACE) at IIT Dharwad February 1, 2022What is the News? A virtual function was held to mark the launch of the Global Centre of Excellence in Affordable and Clean Energy(GCoE-ACE) at the Indian Institute of Technology, Dharwad ...Read more
- Indian scientists develop efficient and durable solar cells by tuning the length and porosity of nanorods February 1, 2022What is the News? Indian Scientists have devised a new process for increasing the efficiency and stability of Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanorods based on Perovskite Solar Cells (PSC). What are Perovskite Solar ...Read more
- At UNSC meet on Ukraine, India walks the tightrope February 1, 2022What is the News? At the UN Security Council, India has played a tightrope walk on the Russia-Ukraine issue, with a slight tilt towards the Russian position. What is the Russia-Ukraine Conflict? Click ...Read more
- What is a Bomb Cyclone? February 1, 2022What is the News? The US East Coast is bracing itself for a “bomb cyclone” that is on course to barrel in from the mid-Atlantic. What is Bomb Cyclone? A bomb cyclone is ...Read more
- New genus of parasitic flowering plant discovered from Nicobar Islands February 1, 2022What is the news? A new genus of a parasitic flowering plant named “Septemeranthus” has recently been discovered from the Nicobar group of islands. What is Septemeranthus? Septemeranthus belongs to the family Loranthaceae, ...Read more
- This is a great moment for India to see the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas temples being submitted for inscription in the World Heritage List:Union Minister February 1, 2022What is the news? Hoysala Temples of Belur, Halebid and Somnathapura in Karnataka have been finalised as India’s nomination for consideration as World Heritage for the year 2022-2023. Note: The ‘Sacred Ensembles ...Read more
Factly Articles of 2021
- Law Commission of India as a statutory body January 27, 2021Why in News? The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre on a PIL. It is to declare the Law Commission of India as a “statutory body”. And also, to ...Read more
- Green tax on vehicles older than 15 years January 27, 2021Why in News? The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has approved a proposal to levy a ‘green tax’ on old vehicles. The policy will come into effect on April ...Read more
- COVID deepened inequality in India: Oxfam Report January 27, 2021Why in News? Oxfam has released a report titled “Inequality Virus Report”. The report has highlighted the increasing inequalities in India. Facts: About the report: It is a part of its international report ...Read more
- What is disinvestment? January 27, 2021Disinvestment It means sale or liquidation of the public assets by the government. These are usually Central and state public sector enterprises, projects or other fixed assets. The government can sell its ...Read more
- Naku La Pass in Sikkim January 27, 2021Why in News? Indian and Chinese Soldiers have clashed at the Balwan area in Naku La Pass in Sikkim. Naku La Pass: Naku La sector is a pass at a height of more ...Read more
- Wildlife Crime Control Bureau(WCCB) January 27, 2021Why in News? Wildlife Crime Control Bureau(WCCB) and Barasat Forest Range have rescued a live pangolin in Kolkata. Facts: Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) It is a statutory multi-disciplinary body. It functions under the ...Read more
- What are off-budget borrowings? January 27, 2021Off Budget Borrowings: These are loans that are taken not by the Centre directly and are not calculated under the budget. These loans are taken by PSUs or other public institutions ...Read more
- Decriminalisation of offences under LLP Act January 27, 2021Why in News? The Company Law Committee has recommended decriminalizing 12 offences under the Limited Liability Partnership(LLP) Act. It has also said that LLPs should be allowed to issue non-convertible debentures(NCDs) ...Read more
- World Economic Forum(WEF) January 27, 2021World Economic Forum (WEF): It was established by Klaus Schwab in 1971 as a not-for-profit foundation. It was initially named as European Management Forum. Later, it changed its name to ...Read more
- Global Firepower Index 2021 January 27, 2021Why in News? Global Firepower has published the Global Firepower Index (GFP) /Military Strength Ranking 2021. Facts: Global Firepower Index: It ranks each nation’s potential war-making capability across land, sea and air with ...Read more
- Sunderbans is home to 428 species of birds, says ZSI January 27, 2021Why in News? Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has released a study titled “Birds of the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve”. The study documents the avifauna of the Sundarbans and also serves as ...Read more
- Flash droughts in India January 27, 2021Why in News? As per a new study, the number of flash droughts could be increased in India, by the end of this century. Facts: Flash droughts: These droughts occur very quickly ...Read more
- Risa textile of Tripura January 27, 2021Why in News? The Tripura government is planning to promote Risa textile as the signature textile of Tripura nationally. What is Risa textile? The traditional Tripuri female attire comprises three parts — risa, ...Read more
- What is the “Remote Voting Project” by Election Commission of India? January 27, 2021What is the News? As per Election Commission, the remote voting project would be launched soon. What is the Remote Voting Project? A remote voting project will enable a voter to cast his ...Read more
- Underwater study to determine origin of Ram Setu January 27, 2021Why in News? Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) has approved an underwater research project to ascertain the origins of the Ram Setu. Facts: About the study: The study will be conducted by the Council ...Read more
- Vaccine Diplomacy | Myanmar, Mauritius and Seychelles receive Covishield January 25, 2021Why in News? India has sent shipments of Covishield vaccines to Myanmar, Mauritius, and Seychelles under its ‘Vaccine Maitri’ (vaccine diplomacy) drive. Vaccine diplomacy: It is the branch of global health diplomacy ...Read more
- When passed Bills do not convert into functioning laws? January 25, 2021Why in News? Over the years, Parliament has repealed several laws. But there have also been examples when the government has not brought an already passed law into force. Few such Examples Two ...Read more
- India’s draft Arctic policy January 25, 2021Why in News? Indian Government has presented the draft Arctic policy. The policy is open to public comments until January 26. The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Ministry of ...Read more
- ShramShakti Portal and ShramSaathi module for Tribal Migrants January 25, 2021Why in News? Union Minister of Tribal Affairs has virtually launched the Shram Shakti Portal for data related to Tribal migrants. The Minister also launched the tribal training module- ShramSaathi. Shram Shakti ...Read more
- 4-tier structure for regulation of NBFCs January 25, 2021Why in News? Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a tighter regulatory framework for non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) by creating a four-tier structure. The intensity of regulations will be greatest ...Read more
