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- Sixth mass extinction event in progress – and it’s humanity’s fault – study January 18, 2022What is the News? According to a study, the Sixth Mass Extinction is underway. And this time, it is entirely caused by human activities. What is Mass Extinction? A mass extinction event is ...Read more
- PM delivers ‘State of the World’ special address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda January 18, 2022What is the News? The Prime Minister has delivered a ‘State of the World’ special address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda. What are the key highlights of his address at ...Read more
- UV-C Disinfection Technology: Union Minister says, CSIR’s newly developed Disinfection technology is being installed to combat the pandemic in railway coaches, AC buses, closed spaces etc January 18, 2022What is the News? The Union Minister has said that UV-C Disinfection technology is being installed to combat pandemics in railway coaches, AC buses, closed spaces etc. Must Read: What is UV-C ...Read more
- National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM): Ministry of Textiles clears 20 Strategic Projects in the areas of Specialty Fibres and Geotextiles under the Flagship Programme National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) January 18, 2022What is the News? The Ministry of Textiles has cleared 20 strategic research projects in the areas of Specialty fibres and Geotextiles. These strategic research projects fall under the Flagship Programme ...Read more
- Oxfam report: In 2021, income of 84% households fell, but number of billionaires grew January 18, 2022What is the news? Oxfam has released a report titled “Inequality Kills’’. The report has been released ahead of the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda. What are the key findings of the report? The ...Read more
- ‘India-UK trade pact needs data accord’ January 18, 2022What is the news? According to the managing director of the UK India Business Council (UKIBC), the India-UK free-trade agreement should include a Data Adequacy Agreement. What is a Data Adequacy Agreement? Data ...Read more
- What is the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda ’22? January 18, 2022What is the news? The World Economic Forum (WEF) is hosting the Davos Agenda 2022 on the theme ‘State of the World’. Click Here to read about World Economic Forum (WEF) What is ...Read more
- In the works: National e-commerce policy to script arm’s-length rulebook January 18, 2022What is the News? Government is preparing a revised and perhaps a more lenient Draft National E-commerce Policy. Note: Earlier, at least two draft E-commerce policies had been prepared. But they could ...Read more
- NFT: How crypto tech made it possible to own, trade digital art January 18, 2022What are NFTs? NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are unique digital items stored on a blockchain, the same network that runs cryptocurrencies. – Anything digital – images, videos, music, online version of various ...Read more
- Will the Tonga volcanic eruption affect the global climate? January 18, 2022What is the news? A massive underwater volcanic eruption occurred in Tonga in the Southern Pacific Ocean. This has raised questions whether this volcanic eruption could cool the climate. How does volcanic ...Read more
- Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme: MeitY invites applications under the Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme from academia, R&D organisations, startups and MSMEs January 17, 2022What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information (MeitY) has sought applications from 100 academia, R&D organisations, start-ups and MSMEs under its Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme. What is the ...Read more
- Design Linked Incentive(DLI) Scheme: IT Ministry seeks applications from domestic companies January 17, 2022What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has invited applications from 100 domestic companies, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as startups for incentives under ...Read more
- India to send a battalion for peacekeeping ops in Africa January 17, 2022What is the News? The Indian infantry group with around 570 soldiers will be deployed under the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei(UNISFA) in the Abyei region in Africa, which is ...Read more
- Goat Head Yogini: 10th century stone idol of Goat Head Yogini illegally removed from a temple in Lokhari, Banda, Uttar Pradesh being returned to India January 17, 2022What is the News? The Union Minister of Culture has announced that the stone idol of Goat Head Yogini that had been illegally removed from a temple in Lokhari, Banda, Uttar ...Read more
- Bilateral trade between India, China crosses 125 billion USD in 2021 January 17, 2022What is the News? The bilateral trade between India and China has crossed 125 billion USD in 2021. What is the Data on Bilateral Trade between India and China? The two-way trade between ...Read more
- Open-source e-com platform in the works, says DPIIT’s Jain January 17, 2022What is the News? According to the Secretary of the Department for the promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT), Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is expected to be launched ...Read more
- Year 2021 has been a ‘Year of Major Transformation’ for Indian Railways January 17, 2022What is the News? The Ministry of Railways has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Initiatives taken by Railways Safety: Zero passenger fatalities since April 2019. Total 22 consequential accidents compared to ...Read more
- Year End Review: Department of Sports January 17, 2022What is the News? The Department of Sports has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Initiatives by the Department of Sports Achievements: India won a total 7 Medals in Olympics, 2020 which ...Read more
- Year End Review: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment January 17, 2022What is the News? The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Initiatives by Min of Social Justice and Empowerment in 2021 Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan SMILE ...Read more
- Year-End- Review-2021- Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare January 15, 2022What is the News? The Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Several of them are Jeevan Pramaan: It ...Read more
Factly Articles of 2021
- Community fishing banned at Deepor Beel January 5, 2021News: Kamrup (Metropolitan) district administration has prohibited community fishing at Deepor Beel, a wetland on the south-western edge of Guwahati and Assam’s only Ramsar site. Facts: Read more:-Daily current affairs Deepor Beel: It is ...Read more
- Government kicking off Seaplane Services on selected Routes January 5, 2021News: Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has announced that it has kickstarted the process of commencing operations of the Seaplane services on select routes. Facts: What is Seaplane? Seaplanes are typically ...Read more
- India launches 40th Scientific expedition to Antarctica January 5, 2021News: India has launched the 40th scientific expedition to Antarctica. This Indian expedition marks four decades of the country’s scientific endeavour to the Antarctica. Facts: India’s Antarctic Expeditions: The Indian Antarctic expeditions began ...Read more
- PM Modi inaugurates National Metrology Conclave 2021 January 5, 2021News: The Prime Minister has inaugurated the National Metrology Conclave through video conferencing. Facts: National Metrology Conclave: It is organized by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL) which is ...Read more
- Track social media to check pangolin poaching January 5, 2021The Odisha Forest Department has stressed the need for stricter monitoring of social media platforms to check pangolin poaching and trading. Facts: Source: Wikipedia Pangolin: They are scaly anteater mammals of the order Pholidota. Characteristics: They ...Read more
