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Factly Articles of 2023
- ISRO successfully carries out controlled re-entry experiment of MT-1 satellite March 10, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO successfully carries out controlled re-entry experiment of MT-1 satellite” published in The Hindu on 10th March 2023 What is the News? The Indian ...Read more
- ‘Politically exposed persons’ brought under new PMLA rules, more disclosures for NGOs March 10, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “‘Politically exposed persons’ brought under new PMLA rules, more disclosures for NGOs” published in Indian Express on 10th March 2023. What is the ...Read more
- Finance Ministry brings crypto assets under Prevention of Money Laundering Act: What are the implications? March 10, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “‘Finance Ministry brings crypto assets under Prevention of Money Laundering Act: What are the implications?” published in Indian Express on 10th March ...Read more
- Centre to reconsider ‘safe harbour’ clause in IT law March 10, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “‘Centre to reconsider ‘safe harbour’ clause in IT law” published in The Hindu on 10th March 2023. What is the News? The Government of ...Read more
- Antibiotic drugs administered on livestock cut carbon in soil and affect climate, says IISc study March 10, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “‘Antibiotic drugs administered on livestock cut carbon in soil and affect climate, says IISc study” published in The Hindu on 10th March ...Read more
- World to miss goal on cutting sodium intake, says WHO March 10, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “World to miss goal on cutting sodium intake, says WHO” published in Livemint on 10th March 2023. What is the News? The World Health ...Read more
- Longlost moth species caught on camera in T.N. forest March 10, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Longlost moth species caught on camera in T.N. forest” published in The Hindu on 10th March 2023 What is the News? Researchers from Tamil ...Read more
- India, Japan to improve bilateral cooperation towards clean energy transition March 7, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “India, Japan to improve bilateral cooperation towards clean energy transition” published in Down To Earth on 7th March 2023. What is the News? Japan ...Read more
- Railways ties up with ISRO for train tracking March 7, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Railways ties up with ISRO for train tracking” published in The Hindu on 7th March 2023. What is the News? The Indian Railways is ...Read more
- Centre releases guidelines for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers on social media platform March 7, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Centre releases guidelines for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers on social media platform” published in PIB on 7th March 2023. What is the ...Read more
- With overfishing, great seahorses bolt from the Coromandel March 7, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “With overfishing, great seahorses bolt from the Coromandel” published in The Hindu on 7th March 2023. What is the News? Extensive fishing off the ...Read more
- Home Ministry allows prison authorities to conduct Aadhaar authentication of inmates March 7, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Home Ministry allows prison authorities to conduct Aadhaar authentication of inmates” published in The Hindu on 7th March 2023. What is the News? Union ...Read more
- Centre planning hallmarking of gold bullion mandatory, says BIS March 7, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Centre planning hallmarking of gold bullion mandatory, says BIS” published in Business Standard on 7th March 2023. What is the News? Bureau of India ...Read more
- What are the two lawsuits in the U.S. Supreme Court which could change the internet as we know it? March 7, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “What are the two lawsuits in the U.S. Supreme Court which could change the internet as we know it?” published in The ...Read more
- Rushikulya sands teem with Olive Ridleys March 7, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Rushikulya sands teem with Olive Ridleys” published in The Hindu on 7th March 2023. What is the News? The Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha’s ...Read more
- Why are salt flats around the world covered in a similar pattern of ridges? March 7, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Why are salt flats around the world covered in a similar pattern of ridges?” published in The Hindu on 7th March 2023. What ...Read more
- India to launch global alliance for big cats, invest $100 million March 7, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “India to launch global alliance for big cats, invest $100 million” published in Indian Express on 7th March 2023. What is the News? The ...Read more
- Regulator’s guidelines on Rajasthan power lines ‘flout’ Supreme Court orders, threaten the Great Indian Bustard: Petitioner March 6, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Regulator’s guidelines on Rajasthan power lines ‘flout’ Supreme Court orders, threaten the Great Indian Bustard: Petitioner” published in The Hindu on 6th ...Read more
- Nations secure U.N. global high seas biodiversity pact March 6, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Nations secure U.N. global high seas biodiversity pact” published in The Hindu on 6th March 2023. What is the News? For the first time, ...Read more
- World’s first 200-meter-long Bamboo Crash Barrier “Bahu Balli” installed on the Vani-Warora Highway, Vidarbha, Maharashtra March 6, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “World’s first 200-meter-long Bamboo Crash Barrier “Bahu Balli” installed on the Vani-Warora Highway, Vidarbha, Maharashtra” published in PIB on 6th March 2023. What ...Read more
Factly Articles of 2022
- USOF successor to focus on indigenising tech, hiring global bandwidth December 17, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “USOF successor to focus on indigenising tech, hiring global bandwidth” published in the Business Standard on 17th November 2022. What is the News? The Telecommunication Development ...Read more
- Kanheri caves: In a forest in Mumbai, a secret history of Buddhism December 17, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “In a forest in Mumbai, a secret history of Buddhism” published in the Livemint on 17th November 2022. What is the News? Kanheri cave complex is ...Read more
- Atal Innovation Mission and UNDP India launch 5th edition of Youth Co:Lab for Young Entrepreneurs December 16, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Atal Innovation Mission and UNDP India launch 5th edition of Youth Co:Lab for Young Entrepreneurs” published in PIB on 15th December 2022 What ...Read more
- Thoracic aortic aneurysm: Condition that killed football writer Grant Wahl during Qatar World Cup December 16, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Thoracic aortic aneurysm: Condition that killed football writer Grant Wahl during Qatar World Cup” published in Indian Express on 15th December 2022 What ...Read more
- Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY) December 16, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY)” published in PIB on 15th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of ...Read more
- Union Minister says, ISRO has taken initiatives for feasibility studies on missions to Venus as well as Aeronomy studies December 16, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister says, ISRO has taken initiatives for feasibility studies on missions to Venus as well as Aeronomy studies” published in PIB ...Read more
- Tramjatra event: Come February, 150 years of Kolkata tram to be celebrated by users December 16, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Come February, 150 years of Kolkata tram to be celebrated by users” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022 What is the ...Read more
- GLAAS Report: Extreme weather events continue to hamper access to potable water, sanitation; urgent action needed: WHO December 16, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Extreme weather events continue to hamper access to potable water, sanitation; urgent action needed: WHO” published in Down To Earth on 14th ...Read more
- Explained | Kerala Government’s Bills to remove the Governor as Chancellor of State Universities December 16, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Kerala Government’s Bills to remove the Governor as Chancellor of State Universities” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022 What ...Read more
- Curbing air pollution in India needs efforts across South Asia: WB report December 16, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Curbing air pollution in India needs efforts across South Asia: WB report” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022 What is the ...Read more
- Union Minister for Jal Shakti Inaugurates The 7th Edition of India Water Impact Summit December 16, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister for Jal Shakti Inaugurates The 7th Edition of India Water Impact Summit” published in PIB on 15th December 2022 What is ...Read more
- Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Ko Kaam Karyakram (PMKKK) now named as Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan(PM VIKAS) Scheme December 16, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Ko Kaam Karyakram (PMKKK) now named as Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan(PM VIKAS) Scheme” published in PIB on 15th ...Read more
- South Commission: The global south could’ve had its own economic club December 16, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “The global south could’ve had its own economic club” published in the Livemint on 16th November 2022. What is the News? At the time India has ...Read more
- House committee calls for more medical facilities for troops at forward locations December 15, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “House committee calls for more medical facilities for troops at forward locations” published in The Hindu on 14th December 2022 What is the ...Read more
- How gene therapy could cure cancer December 15, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “How gene therapy could cure cancer” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022 What is the News? Scientists in the United Kingdom have ...Read more
- Indo-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise “Kazind – 2022” to Commence at Umroi (Meghalaya) December 15, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Indo-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise “Kazind – 2022” to Commence at Umroi (Meghalaya)” published in PIB on 14th December 2022 What is the News? The ...Read more
- India’s imports from China rose sharply post Galwan clash: What trade data show December 15, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “India’s imports from China rose sharply post Galwan clash: What trade data show” published in Indian Express on 14th December 2022 What is ...Read more
- Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Culture December 15, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Culture” published in PIB on 14th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has launched ...Read more
- 2022 Prison Census: Number of journalists jailed has reached record high: CPJ report December 15, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Number of journalists jailed has reached record high: CPJ report” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022 What is the News? The Committee ...Read more
- Forabot: Fossil-sorting robot to make it easier to study oceans, climate December 15, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Fossil-sorting robot to make it easier to study oceans, climate” published in Down To Earth on 15th December 2022 What is the News? Researchers ...Read more
Factly Articles of 2021
- Indian Desert Cat December 20, 2021What is the News? An Indian desert cat has been spotted for the first time in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR). The presence of the desert cat in the PTR indicates ...Read more
- CADS-500: DRDO conducts flight demonstration of Controlled Aerial Delivery System December 20, 2021What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation’s R&D lab conducted a flight demonstration of the Controlled Aerial Delivery System of 500 kg capacity(CADS-500). What is a Controlled Aerial Delivery System ...Read more
- India-Central Asia Dialogue: Six nations call for ‘immediate’ aid for Afghans December 20, 2021What is the News? India has hosted the third edition of the India-Central Asia Dialogue in New Delhi. What is India-Central Asia Dialogue? It is a ministerial-level dialogue between India and the Central ...Read more
- Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative: Private hospitals to be tagged for being breastfeeding-friendly December 20, 2021What is the News? In India, the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) has been launched to help mothers identify “breastfeeding-friendly” hospitals before they give birth. Background The Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) was launched by ...Read more
- Explained: What is Parvovirus that has affected over 2,000 dogs in Maharashtra’s Amravati city? December 20, 2021What is the news? Nearly 2,000 pets and stray dogs in Amravati city have been affected by canine parvovirus virus. What is Canine Parvovirus? Canine Parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease that ...Read more
- Killer robots aren’t science fiction. A push to ban them is growing December 20, 2021What is the news? For the first time, a majority of the 125 nations that belong to an agreement called the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons said that they wanted curbs ...Read more
- Explained: India’s missile capability December 20, 2021What is the news? At a seminar organised by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Defence Minister has encouraged scientists to work towards developing hypersonic missile technology. In this context, ...Read more
- New generation ballistic missile ‘Agni P’ successfully test-fired by DRDO December 20, 2021What is the news? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested the ‘Agni P’ Missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha. What is Agni P ...Read more
- Poshan data under wraps for ‘privacy’ December 20, 2021What is the news? The Minister of Women and Child Development has informed that the data recorded in the Poshan (Nutrition) Tracker has not been made public in the interest of ...Read more
- India and the US announce new programme supporting innovations to tackle climate & clean energy challenges December 18, 2021What is the News? India and the United States have launched a programme titled “Technology-based Energy Solutions: Innovations for Net Zero”. What is Technology-based Energy Solutions: Innovations for Net Zero Program? It has ...Read more
- James Webb Telescope: How Webb will take us to the universe’s first galaxies December 18, 2021What is the News? NASA is set to launch the James Webb Telescope on 24th December 2021. What is the James Webb Telescope? James Webb Telescope is an international collaboration between NASA, European ...Read more
- Algo trading: Sebi proposals and market concerns December 18, 2021What is the News? Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has proposed that all orders emanating from the Application Programming Interface(API) of stockbrokers should be treated as algorithmic trading. What is Algo ...Read more
- LogiXtics – Unified Logistics Interface Platform’s (ULIP) Hackathon launched by Centre December 18, 2021What is the News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) has launched the Unified Logistics Interface Platform’s (ULIP) Hackathon named ‘LogiXtics’. What is ULIP Hackathon – LogiXtics? LogiXtics is a ...Read more
- Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill,2021: Govt brings Bill to amend wildlife law December 18, 2021What is the News? The Government of India has introduced in Lok Sabha the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill,2021. What is the purpose of the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill,2021? The Bill seeks to amend ...Read more
- Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021: Ecologists oppose changes to Biological Diversity Act, 2002 December 18, 2021What is the News? The Government of India has introduced the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill, 2021, in the Lok Sabha. What is the purpose of the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021? The Bill ...Read more
- Explained: The Ramna Kali temple, Dhaka landmark rebuilt from the ruins December 18, 2021What is the News? The President of India has inaugurated the reconstructed Ramna Kali temple in Ramna, Bangladesh. About Ramna Kali temple Ramna Kali Temple is a temple in Dhaka. The temple is ...Read more
- ‘VIHANGAM’- Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) at Mahanadi Coalfields Limited December 18, 2021What is the news? Coal India Limited had recently inaugurated the ‘VIHANGAM’ system at Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL). What is VIHANGAM? VIHANGAM is an Internet-based system integrated with a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System ...Read more
- North India’s first Centre of Entrepreneurship in Medi Electronics and Health Informatics to start operations in Lucknow December 18, 2021What is the news? The Union Minister of Electronics and IT has inaugurated North India’s maiden Centre of Entrepreneurship – “MedTech” at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPI), ...Read more
- Anti-doping Bill introduced in LS December 18, 2021What is the news? The Government of India has introduced the National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021 in Rajya Sabha. What are the key provisions of the National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021? Statutory Backing for NADA: ...Read more
- U.S. imposes sanctions against China over abuse of Uighurs December 18, 2021What is the news? The US administration has imposed new sanctions on several Chinese biotech and surveillance companies and government entities for actions in Xinjiang province. What are the sanctions imposed by ...Read more
