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Factly Articles of 2023
- Lost Continent Found: Zealandia Emerges After 375 Years March 22, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Lost Continent Found: Zealandia Emerges After 375 Years” published in the Times Now on 20th March 2023. What is the News? After 375 years of speculation and ...Read more
- Carborundum Universal partners DRDO for ‘ceramic radome’ technology March 22, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Carborundum Universal partners DRDO for ‘ceramic radome’ technology” published in the Business Standard on 20th March 2023. What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) ...Read more
- World Happiness Report: Finland happiest country in the world, India ranked 126th: U.N. report March 22, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Finland happiest country in the world, India ranked 126th: U.N. report” published in Indian Express on 22nd March 2023 What is the News? The ...Read more
- Union Minister inaugurates Asia’s largest 4-metre International Liquid Mirror Telescope at Devasthal in Uttarakhand March 22, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister inaugurates Asia’s largest 4-metre International Liquid Mirror Telescope at Devasthal in Uttarakhand” published in PIB on 22nd March 2023 What is ...Read more
- Panel to moot ways to lure Indian startups back to India March 22, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Panel to moot ways to lure Indian startups back to India” published in The Hindu on 22nd March 2023 What is the News? The ...Read more
- Govt to support solar products’ adoption March 22, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Govt to support solar products’ adoption” published in Livemint on 22nd March 2023 What is the News? The government is likely to extend the ...Read more
- Credit Suisse crisis: How AT1 wipeout could impact the global bond market March 22, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Credit Suisse crisis: How AT1 wipeout could impact the global bond market” published in Indian Express on 22nd March 2023 What is the ...Read more
- How Serious Is India’s Water Crisis? March 22, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “How Serious Is India’s Water Crisis?” published in TOI on 22nd March 2023 What is the News? On Independence Day in 2019, the Prime ...Read more
- Union Minister releases 14 guidelines for Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation promoting harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife March 22, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister releases 14 guidelines for Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation promoting harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife” published in PIB on 21st March ...Read more
- SC Bench seeks data on alternatives to hanging March 22, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “SC Bench seeks data on alternatives to hanging” published in The Hindu on 22nd March 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has ...Read more
- IMF announces $3-b credit facility to revive Lanka’s economy March 22, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “IMF announces $3-b credit facility to revive Lanka’s economy” published in Indian Express on 22nd March 2023 What is the News? The International Monetary ...Read more
- Women and Men in India 2022: Sex ratio improves but female participation in workforce still low March 21, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Women and Men in India 2022: Sex ratio improves but female participation in workforce still low” published in Down To Earth on ...Read more
- In the OROP case, CJI Chandrachud refuses to accept ‘sealed cover’: Why did he do so? March 21, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “In the OROP case, CJI Chandrachud refuses to accept ‘sealed cover’: Why did he do so?” published in Indian Express on 21st ...Read more
- IPCC AR 6 Synthesis Report March 21, 2023Source: The post is based on the following articles – “IPCC AR 6 Synthesis Report” published in PIB on 20th March 2023. – “U.N. panel calls for rapid action against climate change ...Read more
- Why Finland’s installation of the world’s 1st sand battery may be a game-changer March 21, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Why Finland’s installation of the world’s 1st sand battery may be a game-changer” published in Down To Earth on 21st March 2023 What ...Read more
- Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism in order to boost Medical Tourism in the country March 21, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism in order to boost Medical Tourism in ...Read more
- ‘City Finance Rankings, 2022’ portal goes live, MoHUA invites Urban Local Bodies to participate in the first of its kind initiative March 21, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “‘City Finance Rankings, 2022’ portal goes live, MoHUA invites Urban Local Bodies to participate in the first of its kind initiative” published ...Read more
- Afghanistan most impacted by terrorism for fourth straight year, India ranks 13th: Global Terrorism Index March 20, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Afghanistan most impacted by terrorism for fourth straight year, India ranks 13th: Global Terrorism Index” published in Indian Express on 19th March ...Read more
- Raccoon dogs linked to coronavirus pandemic: What are these animals? March 20, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Raccoon dogs linked to coronavirus pandemic: What are these animals?” published in Indian Express on 20th March 2023 What is the News? A report ...Read more
- PM inaugurates the Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference March 20, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “PM inaugurates the Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference” published in PIB on 19th March 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated ...Read more
Factly Articles of 2022
- Ukrainian President speaks to PM Modi about G20, thanks India for aid and UN support December 31, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Ukrainian President speaks to PM Modi about G20, thanks India for aid and UN support” published in The Hindu on 30th December ...Read more
- Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Coal December 31, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Coal” published in PIB on 30th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Coal has launched ...Read more
- Naegleria fowleri: Brain-eating amoeba kills South Korean man: What is the infection December 31, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Brain-eating amoeba kills South Korean man: What is the infection” published in Indian Express on 30th December 2022 What is the News? South Korea ...Read more
- Ministry of Road Transport & Highways -Annual report ‘Road accidents in India — 2021’ December 31, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Road Transport & Highways -Annual report ‘Road accidents in India — 2021” published in PIB on 28th December 2022 What is ...Read more
- Omega Centauri: Indian Institute of Astrophysics team surprised by their discovery on hot stars and white dwarfs December 31, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Institute of Astrophysics team surprised by their discovery on hot stars and white dwarfs” published in PIB on 30th December 2022 What ...Read more
- Deeptech: Government to launch the Digital India Innovation Fund for Catalyzing deep tech start-ups: Union Minister December 31, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Government to launch the Digital India Innovation Fund for Catalyzing deep tech start-ups: Union Minister” published in PIB on 30th December 2022 What ...Read more
- Year-end Review-2022 Ministry of Steel December 31, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Year-end Review-2022 Ministry of Steel” published in PIB on 30th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Steel has launched several initiatives ...Read more
- Fishermen raise concern over invasive species of mussel in Ennore and Pulicat December 31, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Fishermen raise concern over invasive species of mussel in Ennore and Pulicat” published in The Hindu on 30th December 2022 What is the ...Read more
- Uzbekistan says 18 children die due to cough syrup made by an Indian firm; blame it on ethylene glycol December 31, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Uzbekistan says 18 children die due to cough syrup made by an Indian firm; blame it on ethylene glycol” published in TOI ...Read more
- Mimetic community and mimicry in butterflies: Study shows butterflies bedazzle predators and escape December 31, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Study shows butterflies bedazzle predators and escape” published in The Hindu on 31st December 2022. What is the News? A study conducted by scientists of the National Centre for ...Read more
- City Finance Rankings and and City Beauty Competition: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches 2 key initiatives to take India’s Urban Rejuvenation journey to next level December 29, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches 2 key initiatives to take India’s Urban Rejuvenation journey to next level” published in PIB ...Read more
- Government gives official recognition to Esports December 29, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Government gives official recognition to Esports” published in The Hindu on 28th December 2022 What is the News? The Government of India has officially ...Read more
- Year End Review – 2022 Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises December 29, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review- 2022 Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises” published in PIB on 28th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry ...Read more
- New In The New Year: 1.5 degree warmer world looms, but it’s not the end December 29, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “New In The New Year: 1.5 degree warmer world looms, but it’s not the end” published in Indian Express on 29th December ...Read more
- Year End Review – 2022 : Ministry of Mines December 29, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review – 2022 : Ministry of Mines” published in PIB on 28th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Mines ...Read more
- Union Minister unveils digital innovation alliance for G20 December 29, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister unveils digital innovation alliance for G20” published in Business Standard on 28th December 2022 What is the News? The Union Minister for ...Read more
- Jan Vishwas Bill, 2022: A failed attempt at decriminalisation December 29, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “A failed attempt at decriminalisation” published in The Hindu on 29th December 2022 What is the News? The Union Government has tabled the Jan ...Read more
- How are disputes between states resolved in India? December 29, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “How are disputes between states resolved in India?” published in Indian Express on 28th December 2022 What is the News? The border dispute between ...Read more
- Explained | The recommendation to ban the sale of single cigarettes December 29, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The recommendation to ban the sale of single cigarettes” published in The Hindu on 28th December 2022 What is the News? The ...Read more
- Amrit Bharat Station Scheme for Indian Railways December 28, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Amrit Bharat Station Scheme for Indian Railways” published in the PIB on 28th December 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Railways has ...Read more
Factly Articles of 2021
- Making solar cells efficient, cheaper, recyclable: IIT-Guwahati finds a way December 31, 2021What is the News? Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, have developed Hybrid Perovskite-based Devices that can generate electricity through solar energy at a power conversion efficiency of ...Read more
- What does NFHS-5 data tell us about state of women empowerment in India December 31, 2021What is the News? India aims to achieve United Nations-mandated Sustainable Development Goal-5, which focuses on women empowerment and gender equality, by 2030. To measure the progress of women’s rights in ...Read more
- Scientists develop high-performance transistor models and circuits useful for space and defense applications December 31, 2021What is the news? Indian researchers have developed a high performance industry-standard model for Aluminium gallium nitride (AlGaN/GaN) High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs). What is a High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs)? HEMT or ...Read more
- Year End Review – 2021 – Ministry of Coal December 31, 2021What is the news? The Ministry of Coal has launched several initiatives in the year 2021. Some of these initiatives are: Amendments to Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act, 1957 Minerals Concession ...Read more
- Year End Review – 2021 – Ministry of Mines December 31, 2021What is the news? The Ministry of Mines has launched several initiatives in the year 2021. Some of these initiatives are: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2021 National Institute of Rock ...Read more
- Long lived correlations between waves in atomic systems at ultralow temperatures can be exploited for efficient quantum computing December 31, 2021What is the news? According to a study, Correlations between waves in atomic systems or spin coherences are long-lived at ultralow temperatures. Background Spin is a fundamental quantum property of atoms and elementary ...Read more
- Explained: Two new vaccines, an oral pill against Covid-19, and how they work December 31, 2021What is the news? India has approved two more Covid-19 vaccines, Corbevax and Covovax under emergency use authorization.It has also approved an antiviral drug, Molnupiravir to fight against COVID-19. Must Read: What ...Read more
- IIT Madras tops in Atal innovation rankings December 31, 2021What is the news? The Ministry of Education’s innovation cell released the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2021. What is ARIIA 2021? Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements(ARIIA) is ...Read more
- Draft rules for GM Foods: FSSAI draft norms on GM food unacceptable: Activists December 31, 2021What is the News? Social activists working among farmers have come out against the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) draft regulations on genetically modified (GM) food, terming it ...Read more
- Konark Sun Temple: Added by British for stability, sand inside Konark Sun Temple may be cleared December 31, 2021What is the News? Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has revealed it is working on a preliminary roadmap to safely remove sand from the interiors of Konark Sun Temple. Why ASI is ...Read more
- India Semiconductor Mission(ISM): Semiconductor mission launched by IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw December 31, 2021What is the News? The Information Technology Minister has launched the India Semiconductor Mission. Must Read: Need of Indigenous Semiconductor Manufacturing Facilities in India – Explained Pointwise What is the India Semiconductor Mission? India Semiconductor ...Read more
- Drugs-Free India Campaign and SMILE scheme: New scheme to support the marginalised December 31, 2021What is the News? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has informed about the new schemes to support the marginalised. SMILE Scheme The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated an ...Read more
- Year-End- Review-2021- Ministry of Science and Technology December 31, 2021What is the News? The Ministry of Science and Technology has launched several initiatives in 2021. Some of them are: India’s ranking in global S&T indices continues to rise India has risen to the ...Read more
- Year End Review: Ministry of Development of North-East Region December 30, 2021What is the News? The Ministry of Development of North-East Region (MDoNER) has taken several initiatives to ensure development of the North East region. Some of these initiatives are: North Eastern Region District ...Read more
- Year End Review-2021: Ministry of Women and Child Development December 30, 2021What is the news? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has undertaken various measures through initiatives, schemes, legislations to ensure development, care and protection of Women and Children. The key initiatives ...Read more
- Department of Biotechnology Mission COVID Suraksha Supported Biological E Limited Novel COVID-19 vaccine candidate – CORBEVAXTM receives DCGI approval for Emergency Use Authorization December 30, 2021What is the news? Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has given Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the Corbevax Vaccine for Covid-19. What is Corbevax Vaccine? Corbevax is India’s first indigenously developed Receptor ...Read more
- Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog releases ‘Innovations For You’ & ‘The Ingenious Tinkerers’ December 30, 2021What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission(AIM), NITI Aayog has released the second edition of – ‘Innovations for You’ and ‘The Ingenious Tinkerers’. What are “Innovations for You”? It is a compilation of ...Read more
- Air pollutants & meteorological variables influence pollen concentration: study December 30, 2021What is the News? Scientists have found that air pollutants influence pollen concentration, and different types of pollen have a unique response to weather conditions. What is Pollen, and why it’s harmful? Pollen ...Read more
- Belgaum Border Dispute: Explained: Latest flashpoint in Belagavi border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka December 30, 2021What is the News? The decades-old dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra over the Belagavi or as Maharashtra likes to call it the Belgaum district, is back in the headlines. Note: Currently, Belgaum ...Read more
- Indian Army Establishes Quantum Laboratory at Mhow (MP) December 30, 2021What is the News? The Indian Army has established the Quantum Lab and a Centre for Artificial Intelligence(AI) at Military College of Telecommunication Engineering, Mhow(MP). About Quantum Lab The lab has been established ...Read more
