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Factly Articles of 2023
- Substrate promiscuity of fungi generated enzyme Laccase shows potential in degrading industrial dye effluents March 20, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Substrate promiscuity of fungi generated enzyme Laccase shows potential in degrading industrial dye effluents” published in PIB on 20th March 2023 What is ...Read more
- OilMin accepts all major Kirit Parikh panel recommendations on gas pricing March 20, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “OilMin accepts all major Kirit Parikh panel recommendations on gas pricing” published in Business Standard on 20th March 2023 What is the News? The ...Read more
- PM PRANAM scheme: States to get rewards for organic farming March 20, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “States to get rewards for organic farming” published in Livemint on 20th March 2023 What is the News? The Union government intends to launch ...Read more
- Magellan Mission: Venus’ volcanoes may be active, show decades-old radar images March 20, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Venus’ volcanoes may be active, show decades-old radar images” published in Down To Earth on 19th March 2023 What is the News? NASA Magellan ...Read more
- Access to facilities and basic it skills March 20, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Access to facilities and basic it skills” published in The Hindu on 19th March 2023 What is the News? The National Sample Survey Office(NSSO) ...Read more
- Rush to study abroad: What the numbers say on Indian students, their countries of preference March 20, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Rush to study abroad: What the numbers say on Indian students, their countries of preference” published in Indian Express on 20th March ...Read more
- Do you know India’s geoheritage sites of Jhamarkotra and Zawar? March 20, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Do you know India’s geoheritage sites of Jhamarkotra and Zawar?” published in The Hindu on 20th March 2023 What is the News? Society of ...Read more
- New species of gecko found in Gujarat named after Vindhya hills March 20, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “New species of gecko found in Gujarat named after Vindhya hills” published in the Hindustan Times on 20th March 2023. What is the News? Recently, a ...Read more
- Difficult to allocate public fund to art and culture: Centre March 20, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Difficult to allocate public fund to art and culture: Centre” published in The Hindu on 20th March 2023. What is the News? Recently, the Culture Ministry ...Read more
- Radiation exposure: Background radiation high in Kerala, but no risk, says study March 20, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Background radiation high in Kerala, but no risk, says study” published in The Hindu on 20th March 2023. What is the News? A pan India survey ...Read more
- HC seeks report from Gujarat govt on mining leases granted within Wild Ass Sanctuary March 18, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “HC seeks report from Gujarat govt on mining leases granted within Wild Ass Sanctuary” published in the Indian Express on 16th March 2023. What is ...Read more
- What is GPT-4 and how is it different from ChatGPT? March 18, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “What is GPT-4 and how is it different from ChatGPT?” published in Indian Express on 18th March 2023 What is the News? AI powerhouse ...Read more
- Peptides from snake venom could prevent, treat Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s March 18, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Peptides from snake venom could prevent, treat Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s” published in PIB on 16th March 2023 What is the News? Scientists have found that ...Read more
- Indian Army procures Integrated Mobile Camouflage Systems from a start up March 18, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Army procures Integrated Mobile Camouflage Systems from a start up” published in The Hindu on 18th March 2023 What is the News? The ...Read more
- U.S. bank fallout proves importance of ensuring prudent asset liability management: Das March 18, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “U.S. bank fallout proves importance of ensuring prudent asset liability management: Das” published in The Hindu on 17th March 2023 What is the ...Read more
- PLI scheme push: Electronics is India’s fastest-growing export March 18, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “PLI scheme push: Electronics is India’s fastest-growing export” published in Business Standard on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The Electronics sector has ...Read more
- Starberry-Sense: Indian Institute of Astrophysics researchers develop low-cost star sensor March 18, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Institute of Astrophysics researchers develop low-cost star sensor” published in The Hindu on 17th March 2023 What is the News? Researchers at the ...Read more
- PM MITRA Scheme: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, among 7 States to get textile parks March 18, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, among 7 States to get textile parks” published in The Hindu on 18th March 2023 What is the News? The Union ...Read more
- International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin over Ukraine ‘war crimes’ March 18, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin over Ukraine ‘war crimes’” published in The Hindu on 18th March 2023 What is ...Read more
- Union Minister inaugurated ‘herSTART’, a platform to encourage women entrepreneurs March 18, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister inaugurated ‘herSTART’, a platform to encourage women entrepreneurs” published in PIB on 17th March 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister ...Read more
Factly Articles of 2022
- India, ADB sign $125 million loan to improve Urban Services in Tamil Nadu December 28, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “India, ADB sign $125 million loan to improve Urban Services in Tamil Nadu” published in the PIB on 28th December 2022. What is ...Read more
- Transfer of technology ‘Inactivated low pathogenic avian influenza (H9N2) vaccine for chickens’ developed by ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal December 28, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Transfer of technology ‘Inactivated low pathogenic avian influenza (H9N2) vaccine for chickens’ developed by ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal” published in the PIB on 28th ...Read more
- India’s bid to beat cervical cancer December 28, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “India’s bid to beat cervical cancer” published in The Hindu on 28th December 2022. What is the News? The government has recently announced that ...Read more
- Expedite classification of nomadic tribes in quota lists, panel tells Centre December 27, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Expedite classification of nomadic tribes in quota lists, panel tells Centre” published in The Hindu on 27th December 2022. What is the News? The ...Read more
- ‘Create in India,’ says task force on gaming, animation and VFX December 27, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “‘Create in India,’ says task force on gaming, animation and VFX” published in The Hindu on 27th December 2022. What is the News? The ...Read more
- Year-End Review 2022: Ministry of Earth Sciences December 27, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Year-End Review -2022: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare” published in PIB on 27th December 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Earth ...Read more
- Year-End Review 2022: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare December 27, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Year-End Review -2022: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare” published in PIB on 27th December 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture ...Read more
- Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in world-first trial December 27, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in world-first trial” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022. What is the News? Scientists working on Australia’s ...Read more
- Organic solar cells developed on steel substrates can convert a steel roof into an energy-producing device December 26, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Organic solar cells developed on steel substrates can convert a steel roof into an energy-producing device” published in the PIB on 24th ...Read more
- New Artificial Nanostructures for Infrared Absorption Technologies can be useful in Defense, Imaging & Sensing December 26, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “New Artificial Nanostructures for Infrared Absorption Technologies can be useful in Defense, Imaging & Sensing” published in the PIB on 24th December ...Read more
- DESH Bill may let companies have obligation of choice: Govt official December 26, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “DESH Bill may let companies have obligation of choice: Govt official” published in the Business Standard on 26th December 2022. What is the ...Read more
- CPCB report shows fewer polluted river stretches, but worst ones remain unchanged December 26, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “CPCB report shows fewer polluted river stretches, but worst ones remain unchanged” published in The Hindu on 26th December 2022. What is the ...Read more
- Justice Dept. says raising judges’ retirement age may benefit non-performers December 26, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Justice Dept. says raising judges’ retirement age may benefit non-performers” published in The Hindu on 26th December 2022. What is the News? Recently, the ...Read more
- Year End Review: Ministry of Tourism December 24, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review: Ministry of Tourism” published in PIB on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Tourism has launched several ...Read more
- Rajya Sabha passes Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill December 24, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Rajya Sabha passes Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill” published in Indian Express on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? Rajya Sabha has passed the Anti-Maritime ...Read more
- One Rank One Pension(OROP): Union Cabinet approves revision of pension of Armed Forces Pensioners/family pensioners under One Rank One Pension December 24, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Union Cabinet approves revision of pension of Armed Forces Pensioners/family pensioners under One Rank One Pension ” published in PIB on 24th December ...Read more
- Around 60% of India prone to earthquakes December 24, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Around 60% of India prone to earthquakes” published in Down To Earth on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? The Union minister for ...Read more
- Year-End Review -2022: Ministry of Panchayati Raj December 24, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Year-End Review -2022: Ministry of Panchayati Raj” published in PIB on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has ...Read more
- CAG pulls up DRDO for delay in the completion of projects and failure to achieve key parameters December 24, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “CAG pulls up DRDO for delay in the completion of projects and failure to achieve key parameters” published in The Hindu on ...Read more
- Amid VHP row over song in school, recalling Muhammad Iqbal, also the poet of Saare Jahan Se Achcha December 24, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Amid VHP row over song in school, recalling Muhammad Iqbal, also the poet of Saare Jahan Se Achcha” published in Indian Express ...Read more
Factly Articles of 2021
- ‘Sankalp Smarak’ dedicated to the nation by CINCAN December 30, 2021What is the news? Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command(CINCAN) has inaugurated Sankalp Smarak at Andaman and Nicobar Islands. What is Sankalp Smarak? Sankalp Smarak is a monument dedicated to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. It ...Read more
- Positive Indigenisation list: More defence systems to be locally manufactured December 30, 2021What is the News? The Ministry of Defence has notified a third positive indigenisation list that will be substituted in the next three years. What is a Positive Indigenisation list? The positive indigenisation ...Read more
- Natural farming: ICAR to research on, demonstrate and promote natural farming December 30, 2021What is the News? Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) has issued a notification to all ICAR institutes and vice-chancellors of agriculture universities to take initiatives for the promotion of natural ...Read more
- How many Indians? Census suspense beyond population size December 30, 2021What is the news? Is the country getting older; how is the labour force faring: important questions about demographics await answers. Why population data of a region is significant? Population data, especially for ...Read more
- CSIR shares Technology Know-How of ‘Vehicle mounted Drain Cleaning System’ to a Gujarat company MANIAR & CO. December 30, 2021What is the news? CSIR-CMERI has handed over the Non-Exclusive rights for Technology Know-How of the indigenously developed ‘Vehicle mounted Drain Cleaning System’ to MANIAR & CO. About Vehicle mounted Drain Cleaning ...Read more
- Plea seeks GI tag for Arunachal Apatani textile product December 30, 2021What is the news? An application seeking Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the Arunachal Pradesh Apatani textile product has been filed by a firm, Zeet Zeero Producer Company Limited. Getting a GI ...Read more
- 2021- A Year of Game Changing Reforms for Ministry of Textiles December 29, 2021What is the News? The Ministry of Textiles has launched several initiatives and has implemented various reforms in the Textile Sector. Textile Sector The textile and apparel industry contributed 2% to the overall ...Read more
- India has achieved its NDC target with total non-fossil based installed energy capacity of 157.32 GW which is 40.1% of the total installed electricity capacity December 29, 2021What is the News? The Ministry of Renewable Energy has taken several initiatives in the Renewable Energy Sector. India’s Renewable Energy Target at COP21 At COP 21, as part of its Nationally Determined ...Read more
- CESL achieves 50 lakhs LED bulb distribution milestone under flagship Gram Ujala December 29, 2021What is the News? Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has achieved a remarkable milestone of distributing 50 lakhs LED bulbs Gram Ujala ...Read more
- India to chair Counter Terrorism Committee of UNSC in January 2022 after ten yrs December 29, 2021What is the News? India will chair the Counter-Terrorism Committee of UNSC in January 2022 after 10 years. What is the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the UNSC? The Counter-Terrorism Committee is a subsidiary body ...Read more
- ‘Indianising’ the legal system and SC’s views December 29, 2021What is the News? Two Supreme Court judges in the past few months have openly expressed the need to “Indianise” the legal system. What did the Supreme Court judges say on ‘Indianising’ ...Read more
- DRDO hands over technology of extreme cold weather clothing system ECWCS to five Indian companies December 29, 2021What is the news? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over technology to manufacture indigenous extreme cold weather clothing systems (ECWS) to five Indian companies. What is an Extreme Cold ...Read more
- Explained: What is Molnupiravir, the Covid-19 pill approved by India? December 29, 2021What is the news? The Indian drug regulator has cleared the first anti-viral Covid-19 pill: Molnupiravir. What is Molnupiravir? Molnupiravir was initially developed to treat influenza. Now it is being repurposed as an ...Read more
- YEAR END REVIEW-2021: DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS December 29, 2021What is the news? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched several initiatives and implemented several reforms in the telecom sector. Indian Telecom Scenario in 2021 – Increase in Telephone and Internet Subscription ...Read more
- Sri Lanka to sign Trincomalee oil tank farm deal with India in a month, says Minister December 29, 2021What is the news? India and Sri Lanka are going to sign the long pending deal to jointly develop the Trincomalee oil tank farms. Trincomalee Oil Tank Farms: The Trincomalee Oil Tank Farms ...Read more
- Ministry of Skill Development launches a project to upskill the cane and bamboo artisans of Nagaland December 29, 2021What is the news? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched a pilot project for upskilling the cane and bamboo artisans of Nagaland under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), ...Read more
- Union Health Ministry engages with States/UTs to review the rollout of vaccination for the age group 15-18 yrs and Precautionary dose for identified vulnerable categories December 29, 2021What is the news? Union Health Secretary has chaired a workshop with all States and UTs to review the rollout of vaccination for the age group 15-18 and Precautionary 3rd dose ...Read more
- PM Modi talks about ‘Kaavi’ Art on Mann Ki Baat, stresses ancient art’s preservation December 28, 2021What is the news? During his Mann Ki Baat address, the Prime Minister spoke about a dying form of art known as Kaavi Art. He has urged people to work towards ...Read more
- Healthy States, Progressive India: NITI Aayog Releases Fourth Edition of State Health Index December 28, 2021What is the News? NITI Aayog has released the fourth edition of the State Health Index for 2019–20 with the title “Healthy States, Progressive India”. What is the State Health Index? Developed by: ...Read more
- Bangladesh may become India’s fourth largest export destination in FY22 December 28, 2021What is the News? Bangladesh may become India’s fourth-largest export destination in the Financial year 2021-22. India’s Exports to Bangladesh During April-October 2021, India’s exports to Bangladesh grew 81% over the same period ...Read more
