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Factly Articles of 2023
- WHO launches ‘The Big Catch-Up’ to restore immunization progress lost during pandemic April 27, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “WHO launches ‘The Big Catch-Up’ to restore immunization progress lost during pandemic” published in Down To Earth on 27th April 2023 What is ...Read more
- Cabinet approves the Policy for the Medical Devices Sector April 27, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves the Policy for the Medical Devices Sector” published in PIB on 26th April 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet approved ...Read more
- SC modifies order on ESZ around protected forests April 27, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “SC modifies order on ESZ around protected forests” published in The Hindu on 26th April 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has ...Read more
- Right to marry is not absolute, laws regulate marriage, Centre tells SC April 27, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Right to marry is not absolute, laws regulate marriage, Centre tells SC” published in The Hindu on 27th April 2023 What is the ...Read more
- The distribution and utilization of water bodies in India April 27, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “The distribution and utilization of water bodies in India” published in The Hindu on 27th April 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of ...Read more
- Tax levies on electricity generation: Centre tells States to scrap levies on power generation April 27, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Centre tells States to scrap levies on power generation” published in The Hindu on 27th April 2023 What is the News? The Central Government ...Read more
- Home Minister launches first liquid Nano DAP to cut fertilizer import bill April 27, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Home Minister launches first liquid Nano DAP to cut fertilizer import bill” published in TOI on 27th April 2023 What is the News? The ...Read more
- NITI Aayog Releases Report – Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices across States/UTs of India April 27, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “NITI Aayog Releases Report – Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices across States/UTs of India” published in PIB on 27th April 2023 What ...Read more
- SUPREME initiative: Centre unveils initiative to upgrade analytical instrumentation facilities April 26, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Centre unveils initiative to upgrade analytical instrumentation facilities” published in The Print on 26th April 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of ...Read more
- Operationalise Safe City Project by August: LG to Delhi Police April 26, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Operationalise Safe City Project by August: LG to Delhi Police” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? Delhi will ...Read more
- A new mission for quantum computers, and what it means for India April 26, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “A new mission for quantum computers, and what it means for India” published in Indian Express on 25th April 2023 What is the ...Read more
- Understanding temperature anomalies April 26, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding temperature anomalies” published in The Hindu on 26th April 2023 What is the News? March 2023 has been declared as the Earth’s second-warmest ...Read more
- Conservation work at Delhi’s Zafar Mahal set to begin April 26, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Conservation work at Delhi’s Zafar Mahal set to begin” published in Hindustan Times on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Archaeological Survey ...Read more
- PM inauguratesc What is this public boat service? April 26, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Kochi Water Metro: What is this public boat service?” published in Indian Express on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The ...Read more
- A newly fabricated bio-electronic uric acid detecting device can be used for wearable sensors and point-of-care diagnostics April 26, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “A newly fabricated bio-electronic uric acid detecting device can be used for wearable sensors and point-of-care diagnostics” published in PIB on 25th ...Read more
- 108 years of Armenian ‘genocide’: What happened, and the debate around what to call it April 26, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “108 years of Armenian ‘genocide’: What happened, and the debate around what to call it” published in Indian Express on 25th April ...Read more
- Genome sequencing and the Genome India Project April 26, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Genome sequencing and the Genome India Project” published in The Hindu on 26th April 2023 What is the News? The Department of Biotechnology has ...Read more
- Eco Biotraps: BMC to launch eco-friendly device to curb vector-borne diseases April 26, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “BMC to launch eco-friendly device to curb vector-borne diseases” published in The Hindustan Times on 25th April 2023. What is the News? Recently, the Brihanmumbai Municipal ...Read more
- Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai pottery gets GI tag April 25, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai pottery gets GI tag” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Manamadurai pottery has recently ...Read more
- India’s first water body census: How was it done, what does the report say April 25, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “India’s first water body census: How was it done, what does the report say” published in Indian Express on 25th April 2023 What ...Read more
Factly Articles of 2022
- India prioritises engaging Lusophone world to tap potential December 7, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “India prioritises engaging Lusophone world to tap potential” published in Indian Express on 6th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of External ...Read more
- Only 31% women own mobile phones, says Oxfam report on India digital divide December 7, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Only 31% women own mobile phones, says Oxfam report on India digital divide” published in Hindustan Times on 7th December 2022 What is ...Read more
- Semeru Volcano: Alert at highest level in Indonesia as volcano erupts December 7, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Semeru Volcano: Alert at highest level in Indonesia as volcano erupts” published in Indian Express on 6th December 2022 What is the News? Semeru ...Read more
- What is St Edward’s Crown, to be worn by King Charles III on his coronation? December 7, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “What is St Edward’s Crown, to be worn by King Charles III on his coronation?” published in Indian Express on 7th December ...Read more
- Explained | Why is Europe worried about the U.S Inflation Reduction Act? December 7, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Why is Europe worried about the U.S Inflation Reduction Act?” published in The Hindu on 7th December 2022 What is the ...Read more
- Curbing terror in Afghanistan, enhancing connectivity key to India-Central Asia security: NSA Doval December 7, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Curbing terror in Afghanistan, enhancing connectivity key to India-Central Asia security: NSA Doval” published in The Hindu on 7th December 2022 What is ...Read more
- Calling Name Presentation(CNAP): How is TRAI proposing to help callers identify spammers? December 7, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “How is TRAI proposing to help callers identify spammers?” published in The Hindu on 7th December 2022 What is the News? The Telecom Regulatory ...Read more
- Bird survey: Around 200 bird species in Kanger valley park December 7, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Bird survey: Around 200 bird species in Kanger valley park” published in TOI on 7th December 2022 What is the News? Around 200 bird ...Read more
- Pendency falls in the rate of adoption of children two months after notification December 7, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Pendency falls in the rate of adoption of children two months after notification” published in The Hindu on 7th December 2022 What is ...Read more
- Paris Club proposes 10-year moratorium on Sri Lankan debt December 6, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Paris Club proposes 10-year moratorium on Sri Lankan debt” published in AIR on 5th December 2022 What is the News? The Paris Club has ...Read more
- Global report on health equity for persons with disabilities: Health inequities to be blamed for premature deaths among people with disabilities: WHO December 6, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Health inequities to be blamed for premature deaths among people with disabilities: WHO” published in Down To Earth on 5th December 2022 What ...Read more
- Union Agriculture Minister inaugurates the setting up of “Agriculture Investment Portal” December 6, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Union Agriculture Minister inaugurates the setting up of Agriculture Investment Portal” published in PIB on 5th December 2022 What is the News? The Union ...Read more
- India restores e-visas for Britons under five categories December 6, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “India restores e-visas for Britons under five categories” published in The Hindu on 6th December 2022. What is the News? India has restored e-visas ...Read more
- India, Germany ink migration agreement; Jaishankar defends Russian oil purchase December 6, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “India, Germany ink migration agreement; Jaishankar defends Russian oil purchase” published in The Hindu on 6th December 2022 What is the News? India and ...Read more
- Sri Lanka turns to India for help to boost dairy production December 6, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Sri Lanka turns to India for help to boost dairy production” published in Indian Express on 6th December 2022 What is the News? Sri ...Read more
- Explained | Why are fisherfolk protesting the Vizhinjam port project? December 6, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Why are fisherfolk protesting the Vizhinjam port project?” published in The Hindu on 6th December 2022 What is the News? Vizhinjam in ...Read more
- Ministry of Culture organizes International conference on the contributions of “J C Bose: A Satyagrahi Scientist” December 6, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Culture organizes International conference on the contributions of J C Bose: A Satyagrahi Scientist” published in PIB on 5th December ...Read more
- Pension bill exceeded salary & wages spending for Centre, 3 states: CAG data December 6, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Pension bill exceeded salary & wages spending for Centre, 3 states: CAG data” published in Indian Express on 6th December 2022. What is ...Read more
- First Loss Default Guarantee(FLDG) system: Digital lending – No clarity, awaiting RBI response, say bank & fintechs December 5, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Digital lending: No clarity, awaiting RBI response, say bank & fintechs” published in Indian Express on 5th December 2022 What is the News? Two ...Read more
- State of Finance for Nature report: Double financing for natural ecosystems by 2025 to deal with climate, biodiversity crises: UN report December 5, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Double financing for natural ecosystems by 2025 to deal with climate, biodiversity crisis: UN report” published in Down To Earth on 4th ...Read more
Factly Articles of 2021
- Only 2 states, two HCs are for all-India judicial service: Union Law Ministry December 11, 2021What is the News? The Union Minister for Law and Justice has informed Parliament about the proposal on setting up of All India Judicial Services. What is All India Judicial Services(AIJS)? AIJS is ...Read more
- India co-chairs Global Methane Initiative Steering Leadership Meeting December 11, 2021What is the News? India has co-chaired the Steering Leadership meeting of the Global Methane Initiative(GMI). What is the Global Methane Initiative(GMI)? GMI is an international public-private initiative launched in 2004. Aim: To achieve ...Read more
- NEDFI Announces New Scheme Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme for the Artisans under Ministry of DoNER December 11, 2021What is the News? North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFi) has launched Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme for the grass root artisans in the North East Region. About Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme Aim: To develop ...Read more
- NCW Launches Online Resource Center on Cyber Safety Under ‘We Think Digital’ Programme December 11, 2021What is the news? National Commission for Women (NCW) has launched an online resource center under the ‘We Think Digital’programme”. The programme is run collaboratively by the NCW, Facebook, and Cyber ...Read more
- Explained: NASA’s IXPE mission that will explore universe’s mysterious objects December 11, 2021What is the news? NASA has launched a new mission named Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE). The mission was launched from SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. What is the IXPE Mission? IXPE observatory is ...Read more
- NITI Aayog and Bharti Foundation announce the launch of ‘Convoke 2021-22’ December 11, 2021What is the news? NITI Aayog in partnership with Bharti Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bharti Enterprises, has launched Convoke 2021-22. What is Convoke? CONVOKE is a National Research Symposium for Teachers and ...Read more
- Parliament passes National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021 December 11, 2021What is the news? Parliament has passed the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021. About National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021 The Bill seeks to ...Read more
- Six Technology Innovation Platforms launched to foster technological innovations in Heavy Industries December 11, 2021What is the news? The Ministry of Heavy Industries has launched six web-based technology innovation platforms. What is the purpose of these six technology innovation platforms? The six platforms aim to bring together ...Read more
- Centre looking to use stubble as biofuel December 11, 2021What is the news? The Government of India has informed the Parliament that it is working on a plan to use stubble as a biofuel and manure as part of an ...Read more
- Summit for Democracy: PM moots social media, cryptocurrency norms December 11, 2021What is the news? The Prime Minister of India has virtually addressed the Summit for Democracy. What is the Summit for Democracy? The Summit for Democracy was a virtual summit hosted by the ...Read more
- SC says scribes should not suffer for reporting on what is already in public domain December 11, 2021What is the news? The Supreme Court in an order has urged the political class to be more tolerant of each other’s opinion while maintaining a temperate language in their critiques. Background: ...Read more
- Watch for secretive behaviour, tendency to switch screens: govt advisory on online gaming among children December 11, 2021What is the news? The Centre has issued an advisory to parents and teachers on the threats posed by online gaming, observing that the closure of schools due to the lockdown ...Read more
- Union Minister says, India’s maiden human space mission “Gaganyaan” will be launched in 2023 December 10, 2021What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology has said that India’s maiden human space mission, “Gaganyaan” will be launched in 2023. What is Gaganyaan Mission? Gaganyaan is India’s first ...Read more
- World unprepared for future pandemics: Global Health Security Index 2021 December 10, 2021What is the News? The Global Health Security Index 2021 has been released. About Global Health Security Index(GHS) GHS is the first comprehensive assessment and benchmarking of health security and related capabilities across ...Read more
- BEE Launches ‘Certification Course on Home Energy Audit’ Initiative December 10, 2021What is the News? The Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE) has launched a ‘Certification Course on Home Energy Audit(HEA)’. What is a Home Energy Audit(HEA)? A Home Energy Audit(HEA) enables appropriate accounting, monitoring and ...Read more
- Imports made up 86% of gold supply in 2016-20, says WGC December 10, 2021What is the News? The World Gold Council (WGC) has released a report titled ‘Bullion Trade in India’. What are the key findings of the report? India’s Gold Imports India is the world’s second-largest ...Read more
- A better NJAC: Politicians are right on the collegium. But can their solution rise above politics, that’s the question December 10, 2021News: A demand for introducing National Judicial Appointments Commission has been resurfaced in Lok Sabha. What is National Judicial Appointments Commission? Read here: National Judicial Appointments Commission Why did the demand for NJAC arise? Supporters of ...Read more
- Across India, minorities are overrepresented in jails December 10, 2021News: National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reports show that in almost all the states of the Indian Union, irrespective of the party holding office, religious minorities are over-represented in jail. What do ...Read more
- Poor nations lag in removing unhealthy trans fat from food – WHO report December 10, 2021What is the news? The World Health Organization (WHO) released the third progress report on Global trans fat elimination, 2021. What are Trans Fats? Trans fat is an artificial compound that can be ...Read more
- Surging prices threaten to scupper India’s coming-of-age gas party December 10, 2021What is the news? India will need to review its plans of expanding the use of Liquefied natural gas(LNG) if the prices of LNG continue to stay at high levels. What is ...Read more
