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Factly Articles of 2023
- Horseshoe crabs disappearing off Odisha’s coast; scientists worried March 18, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Horseshoe crabs disappearing off Odisha’s coast; scientists worried” published in The Hindu on 18th March 2023 What is the News? Scientists have urged the ...Read more
- Pi Day 2023: History And Significance Of This Mathematical Constant March 17, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Pi Day 2023: History And Significance Of This Mathematical Constant” published in NDTV on 16th March 2023 What is the News? Pi Day was ...Read more
- Only 22% of candidates trained under PMKVY found a job, shows data March 17, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Only 22% of candidates trained under PMKVY found a job, shows data” published in NDTV on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The ...Read more
- Mission Sahbhagita to enable a society ownership approach for participatory conservation and wise use of Wetlands March 17, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Mission Sahbhagita to enable a society ownership approach for participatory conservation and wise use of Wetlands” published in PIB on 16th March ...Read more
- Svaya Robotics develops 1st indigenous quadruped robot, exoskeleton in India March 17, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Svaya Robotics develops 1st indigenous quadruped robot, exoskeleton in India” published in The New Indian Express on 15th March 2023 What is the ...Read more
- National Institute of Ocean Technology to set up green, self-powered desalination plant in Lakshadweep March 17, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “National Institute of Ocean Technology to set up green, self-powered desalination plant in Lakshadweep” published in The Hindu on 17th March 2023 What ...Read more
- EC’s proposal on allowing e-postal ballot for overseas Indian voters under discussion: Law Minister tells Rajya Sabha March 17, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “EC’s proposal on allowing e-postal ballot for overseas Indian voters under discussion: Law Minister tells Rajya Sabha” published in The Hindu on ...Read more
- US Senate resolution for underlining backing India on McMahon Line: What is the McMahon Line? March 17, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “US Senate resolution for underlining backing India on McMahon Line: What is the McMahon Line?” published in NDTV on 16th March 2023 What ...Read more
- DRDO-developed technology behind critical drug approved by DCGI for radiological and nuclear emergencies March 17, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “DRDO-developed technology behind critical drug approved by DCGI for radiological and nuclear emergencies” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 What is ...Read more
- Release of ‘Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2022’ March 16, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Release of ‘Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2022” published in PIB on 15th March 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal ...Read more
- Current procedure for inclusion of communities in Scheduled Tribes list adequate, Centre tells Rajya Sabha March 16, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Current procedure for inclusion of communities in Scheduled Tribes list adequate, Centre tells Rajya Sabha” published in The Hindu on 16th March ...Read more
- Eurasian otter raises hope for J&K stream March 16, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Eurasian otter raises hope for J&K stream” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 What is the News? A team of scientists has ...Read more
- Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) being implemented for creation of appropriate infrastructure for the growth of exports March 16, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) being implemented for creation of appropriate infrastructure for the growth of exports” published in the PIB on 15th ...Read more
- 39 Of World’s 50 Most Polluted Cities Are In India: Report March 16, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “39 Of World’s 50 Most Polluted Cities Are In India: Report” published in NDTV on 16th March 2023 What is the News? IQ Air, ...Read more
- Friction over formula: why some States get more from Centre March 16, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Friction over formula: why some States get more from Centre” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The 15th ...Read more
- Union Minister says, an umbrella scheme Research, Education and Training Outreach (REACHOUT) is being implemented by the Ministry for capacity building March 16, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister says, an umbrella scheme Research, Education and Training Outreach (REACHOUT) is being implemented by the Ministry for capacity building” published ...Read more
- Foreign lawyers, firms can operate in India: BCI March 16, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Foreign lawyers, firms can operate in India: BCI” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The Bar Council of ...Read more
- Governors cannot precipitate the fall of elected governments: Supreme Court March 16, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Governors cannot precipitate the fall of elected governments: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The Supreme ...Read more
- PM-SYM re-evaluation underway: Labour ministry March 16, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “PM-SYM re-evaluation underway: Labour ministry” published in Business Standard on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Labour has ordered a ...Read more
- Doha Political Declaration adopted by world leaders to fast-track progress in least developed countries March 15, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Doha Political Declaration adopted by world leaders to fast-track progress in least developed countries” published in Down To Earth on 15th March ...Read more
Factly Articles of 2022
- Year End Review: Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change December 24, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review: Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change” published in PIB on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of ...Read more
- What are ‘gelbots?’ December 24, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “What are gelbots?” published in The Hindu on 21st December 2022 What is the News? John Hopkins University scientists have built a soft robot ...Read more
- A short history of the looted Benin Bronzes, 20 of which Germany has returned to Nigeria December 24, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “A short history of the looted Benin Bronzes, 20 of which Germany has returned to Nigeria” published in Indian Express on 24th ...Read more
- Centre to provide free ration to poor people for one year under food security law December 24, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to provide free ration to poor people for one year under food security law” published in The Hindu on 24th December ...Read more
- House panel seeks to rein in Big Tech firms with digital competition law December 23, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “House panel seeks to rein in Big Tech firms with digital competition law” published in Business Standard on 23rd December 2022 What is ...Read more
- Explained | What do the J&K Land Grants Rules, 2022 entail? December 23, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What do the J&K Land Grants Rules, 2022 entail?” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022 What is the News? The ...Read more
- Around 40,000 women trained all over India under Nai Roshni Scheme December 23, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Around 40,000 women trained all over India under Nai Roshni Scheme” published in PIB on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? The Minister ...Read more
- Year End Review of Department of Pharmaceuticals-2022 December 23, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review of Department of Pharmaceuticals-2022” published in PIB on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals has launched ...Read more
- Lion @ 47: Vision for Amrutkal” to secure and restore lions’ habitats December 23, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Lion @ 47: Vision for Amrutkal” to secure and restore lions’ habitats” published in PIB on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? Minister ...Read more
- India abstains from UNSC vote on Myanmar, calls for constructive diplomacy December 23, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “India abstains from UNSC vote on Myanmar, calls for constructive diplomacy” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022 What is the News? India ...Read more
- Ministry of Culture administers the scheme of Scholarship and Fellowship Financial Support to protect Folklore Artists December 23, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Culture administers the scheme of Scholarship and Fellowship Financial Support to protect Folklore Artists” published in PIB on 23rd December ...Read more
- The Urban Learning Internship Programme (TULIP) December 23, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “The Urban Learning Internship Program (TULIP)” published in PIB on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? The Minister of State for Housing and ...Read more
- Year End Review-2022: Ministry of Women and Child Development December 22, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review-2022: Ministry of Women and Child Development” published in PIB on 22nd December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Women ...Read more
- India Semiconductor Mission December 22, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “India Semiconductor Mission” published in PIB on 22nd December 2022 What is the News? The Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology has ...Read more
- Palm-leaf manuscript museum with audio-visual technology opens window to little-known history December 22, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Palm-leaf manuscript museum with audio-visual technology opens window to little-known history” published in The Hindu on 22nd December 2022 What is the News? Kerala ...Read more
- What is BF.7, the Omicron sub-variant driving the surge in China? December 22, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “What is BF.7, the Omicron sub-variant driving the surge in China?” published in Indian Express on 22nd December 2022 What is the News? The ...Read more
- Ban by coastal States on purse seine fishing not justified, Centre tells SC December 22, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Ban by coastal States on purse seine fishing not justified, Centre tells SC” published in The Hindu on 22nd December 2022 What is ...Read more
- Year-end Review: Ministry of Ayush December 22, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Year-end Review: Ministry of Ayush” published in PIB on 22nd December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Ayush has launched several initiatives ...Read more
- What are millets, the grains on PM Narendra Modi’s lunch menu? December 22, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “What are millets, the grains on PM Narendra Modi’s lunch menu?” published in Indian Express on 22nd December 2022 What is the News? 2023 ...Read more
- Urban-20 (U20) event being organized under G20 presidency of India December 22, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Urban-20 (U20) event being organized under G20 presidency of India” published in PIB on 22nd December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of ...Read more
Factly Articles of 2021
- New CAG report exposes wide gap between India’s groundwater management regulations & implementation December 28, 2021What is the News? Comptroller and Auditor General of India(CAG) has conducted a performance audit of groundwater management and regulation to analyse the extent of groundwater scarcity in the country. About the ...Read more
- Year End Review 2021 – Ministry of Power December 28, 2021What is the News? The Ministry of Power has launched several initiatives and has undertaken several reforms in the power sector. What are the reforms and initiatives implemented by the Ministry of ...Read more
- Air pollution in parts of central-western India and north India increased during the pandemic in contrast to the general trend December 28, 2021What is the News? According to a study, reduction in economic activities during the pandemic-related lockdown had resulted in a decrease in air pollution in most parts of India but central-western ...Read more
- National Book Trust announces of 75 Selected Authors under the PM- YUVA Mentorship Scheme December 28, 2021What is the news? National Book Trust, India under Ministry of Education has announced the results of the All-India Contest organized on the Theme ‘National Movement of India’ under the PM-YUVA ...Read more
- Low grant sanctions, disbursement: India wants to promote FPOs but where are the funds? December 28, 2021What is the news? State of India’s Livelihood (SOIL) Report 2021 has been released by Access Development Services, a national livelihoods support organisation. Focus of the report: The report analysed only farmer ...Read more
- Centre declares Soya Meal as an Essential Commodity up to 30th June, 2022 December 28, 2021What is the News? Government of India has declared Soya Meal as an Essential Commodity till 30th June, 2022 under the Essential Commodities Act 1955. What is Soya Meal? Soybean meal is the by-product ...Read more
- SC clarifies when dowry deaths may be presumed December 28, 2021What is the news? In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court of India has interpreted Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code (dowry death). Must read: Supreme Court Guidelines on Section 304-B How ...Read more
- Union Ministers attend the first ever ‘J&K Real Estate Summit- 2021-Unlocking Opportunities’ December 28, 2021What is the news? Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs attended the first ever ‘J&K Real Estate Summit- 2021-Unlocking Opportunities’. What is the J & K Real Estate Summit- 2021-Unlocking Opportunities? Organized ...Read more
- What is 5G in telecom, and how will this tech work in India December 28, 2021What is the news? Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has recently announced that India’s major metros will have 5G services from next year. What is 5G? Read about 5G here. India has been planning to ...Read more
- Why cloud seeding is no longer being seen as an option to clear Delhi’s air December 28, 2021What is the news? According to a document from the Central Pollution Control Board, weather conditions, such as low moisture levels in the capital during the winter, are unsupportive of cloud ...Read more
- Govt likely to dilute draft e-commerce norms as consultation ends December 27, 2021What is the News? The Government of India may soon dilute some of the clauses of the Draft E-Commerce Rules as the Ministry has completed consultation with e-commerce companies, industry associations ...Read more
- Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission Overdraft facility for women SHG members launched December 27, 2021What is the News? The Ministry of Rural Development has launched an overdraft facility to women Self Help Groups (SHGs) under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). Under this, ...Read more
- COVID-19 vaccines for 15-18 year olds; boosters for healthcare, frontline workers, senior citizens with comorbidities December 27, 2021What is the News? The Prime Minister has announced new vaccination plans for Covid-19. What are the new announcements made by the Prime Minister related to the Covid-19 Vaccine? Firstly, Covid-19 Vaccine will ...Read more
- Azadi@75 Star Rating Protocol of Garbage Free Cities- Toolkit 2022: MoHUA launches roadmap to make Urban India ‘Garbage Free’ December 27, 2021What is the News? Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has released the revised protocol of rating garbage-free cities titled ‘Azadi@75 Star Rating Protocol of Garbage Free Cities- Toolkit 2022′ What ...Read more
- Aurobindo Ghosh: Prime Minister chairs the first meeting of High Level Committee to commemorate 150th Birth Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo December 27, 2021What is the News? The Prime Minister has chaired the first meeting of the High-Level Committee (HLC) which has been constituted to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo. About Aurobindo ...Read more
- Good Governance Index 2021 launched on Good Governance Day by Union Minister of Home Affairs December 27, 2021What is the News? The Union Minister of Home Affairs has released the Good Governance Index 2021 on Good Governance Day. What is the Good Governance Index 2021? Good Governance Index 2021 has ...Read more
- 1839 struggle by Tai Khamti is India’s first war of independence: Arunachal Deputy CM December 27, 2021What is the news? Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh has urged the Union Government to declare the Tai Khamti-British war of 1839 as the nation’s first war of independence. What is ...Read more
- Japanese professor creates ‘tele-taste’ TV screen December 27, 2021What is the News? A Japanese Professor has developed a prototype lickable TV screen named Taste the TV (TTTV). What is Taste the TV (TTTV)? Taste the TV(TTTV) is a prototype lickable TV ...Read more
- Poverty key factor in determining institutional delivery: study December 27, 2021What is the news? According to a study, poverty, education, and exposure to a community health worker are more important than age at marriage in determining whether a mother will be ...Read more
- Year end Review: Ministry of Ayush December 27, 2021What is the news? The Ministry of Ayush has launched several initiatives to revive and promote the traditional Indian medicine system. What are the initiatives launched by the Ministry of Ayush? AYUSH-64 mYoga fitness ...Read more
