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Factly Articles of 2023
- Report: Karnataka, Gujarat making most progress in shift to clean power March 1, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Report: Karnataka, Gujarat making most progress in shift to clean power” published in Indian Express on 28th February 2023 What is the News? Institute ...Read more
- Hummingbirds and Indian sunbirds March 1, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Aztec hummingbirds and Indian sunbirds” published in The Hindu on 25th February 2023 What is the News? A study found that the loss of ...Read more
- Legislator facing disqualification can’t attend floor test: Supreme Court March 1, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Legislator facing disqualification can’t attend floor test: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 29th February 2023 What is the News? According to the ...Read more
- Explained | RBI’s new pilot project on coin vending machine March 1, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | RBI’s new pilot project on coin vending machine” published in The Hindu on 29th February 2023 What is the News? The RBI ...Read more
- Proton beam therapy out of reach for many with cancer March 1, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Proton beam therapy out of reach for many with cancer” published in The Hindu on 29th February 2023 What is the News? Cancer patients ...Read more
- 5 yrs after Punchhi panel work ‘completed’, Centre set to invite state views again March 1, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “5 yrs after Punchhi panel work ‘completed’, Centre set to invite state views again” published in The Hindu on 29th February 2023 What ...Read more
- 1,300 year old Buddhist stupa found in Odisha’s Jajpur February 28, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “‘1,300 year old Buddhist stupa found in Odisha’s Jajpur” published in The Hindu on 28th February 2023 What is the News? The Archaeological Survey ...Read more
- ‘Organ on a chip’: The new lab setup scientists are using instead of animals to test new drugs February 28, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “‘Organ on a chip’: The new lab setup scientists are using instead of animals to test new drugs” published in The Hindu ...Read more
- PM Modi inaugurated Shivamogga airport in Karnataka today. All you need to know about the greenfield airport February 28, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “PM Modi inaugurated Shivamogga airport in Karnataka today. All you need to know about the greenfield airport” published in Livemint on 28th ...Read more
- Why did Putin suspend Russia’s participation in New START? February 28, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Why did Putin suspend Russia’s participation in New START?” published in The Hindu on 28th February 2023 What is the News? The Russian President ...Read more
- Why onion prices have crashed in Lasalgaon wholesale market February 28, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Why onion prices have crashed in Lasalgaon wholesale market” published in Indian Express on 28th February 2023 What is the News? Farmers forced the ...Read more
- NeGD organizes its 34th CISO Deep Dive Training Programme under MeitY’s initiative Cyber Surakshit Bharat February 28, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “NeGD organizes its 34th CISO Deep Dive Training Programme under MeitY’s initiative Cyber Surakshit Bharat” published in PIB on 28th February 2023 What ...Read more
- Prime Minister transfers Rs. 16,800 crore towards PM Kisan Samman Nidhi February 28, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Prime Minister transfers Rs. 16,800 crore towards PM Kisan Samman Nidhi” published in PIB on 28th February 2023 What is the News? The Prime ...Read more
- Surya Nutan: Smoke signals from the renewable energy sphere February 27, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Smoke signals from the renewable energy sphere” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023 What is the News? The formal launch of the ...Read more
- The sophisticated anatomy of heat waves February 27, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “The sophisticated anatomy of heat waves” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023 What is the News? India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that ...Read more
- Within Earth’s inner core may lurk an ‘innermost’, fifth layer February 27, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Within Earth’s inner core may lurk an ‘innermost’, fifth layer” published in Times Now on 26th February 2023 What is the News? Seismologists at ...Read more
- Supreme Court intrigued by the lack of ‘protection officers’ for domestic violence cases February 27, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court intrigued by the lack of ‘protection officers’ for domestic violence cases” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023 What is ...Read more
- eSanjeevani app a great boon for people, says PM February 27, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “eSanjeevani app a great boon for people, says PM” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023 What is the News? Prime Minister in ...Read more
- Decoding the $5 billion defence exports target, which PM Modi spoke of at Aero India 2023 February 27, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “Decoding the $5 billion defence exports target, which PM Modi spoke of at Aero India 2023” published in Indian Express on 27th ...Read more
- As part of Banjara community outreach, Union government to mark Sant Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti February 27, 2023Source: The post is based on the article “As part of Banjara community outreach, Union government to mark Sant Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023 What ...Read more
Factly Articles of 2022
- Aichi Biodiversity Targets: Why have countries failed to meet their biodiversity goals? December 10, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Why have countries failed to meet their biodiversity goals?” published in The Indian Express on 10th December 2022. What is the news? The Aichi ...Read more
- What does it mean for a candidate to lose an ‘election deposit’? December 9, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “What does it mean for a candidate to lose an ‘election deposit’?” published in Indian Express on 8th December 2022 What is the ...Read more
- Union Minister of Rural Development, Shri Giriraj Singh holds a meeting on ‘Cactus Plantation and its Economic Usage’ December 9, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister of Rural Development, Shri Giriraj Singh holds a meeting on ‘Cactus Plantation and its Economic Usage’” published in PIB on ...Read more
- Process to appoint ad hoc judges must be less cumbersome: Supreme Court December 9, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Process to appoint ad hoc judges must be less cumbersome: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 9th December 2022 What is the ...Read more
- Changing Arctic: New insight on freeze-melt cycle of sea ice December 9, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Changing Arctic: New insight on freeze-melt cycle of sea ice” published in Down To Earth on 8th December 2022 What is the News? According ...Read more
- Over 100 experts oppose ‘Nature Positive Fund’ in open letter to UNx before COP15 December 9, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Over 100 experts oppose ‘Nature Positive Fund’ in open letter to UNx before COP15” published in Down To Earth on 9th December ...Read more
- Field trials of GM mustard DMH-11 showed high yield, says Science Minister December 9, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Field trials of GM mustard DMH-11 showed high yield, says Science Minister” published in The Hindu on 9th December 2022 What is the ...Read more
- Collegium system is the law until Centre brings new legislation, says SC December 9, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Collegium system is the law until Centre brings new legislation, says SC” published in The Hindu on 9th December 2022 What is the ...Read more
- Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022: Government introduces Energy Conservation Bill in Rajya Sabha December 9, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Government introduces Energy Conservation Bill in Rajya Sabha” published in The Hindu on 9th December 2022 What is the News? The Union Minister of ...Read more
- After Gujarat results, AAP set for upgrade: What it takes to become a ‘national party’ in India December 9, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “After Gujarat results, AAP set for upgrade: What it takes to become a ‘national party’ in India” published in Indian Express on ...Read more
- Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2022: Rajya Sabha clears Wildlife Bill, Minister promises to protect elephants December 9, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Rajya Sabha clears Wildlife Bill, Minister promises to protect elephants” published in The Hindu on 9th December 2022 What is the News? Rajya Sabha ...Read more
- Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products(RoDTEP) Scheme gets extended to Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Articles of Iron & Steel December 8, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products(RoDTEP) Scheme gets extended to Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Articles of Iron & Steel” published in ...Read more
- What is OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot, why it has become a viral sensation December 8, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “What is OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot, why it has become a viral sensation” published in Indian Express on 7th December 2022 What is the ...Read more
- Union Minister says ISRO will develop “Spatial Data Infrastructure geoportal ‘Geo-Ladakh’ for UT-Ladakh” December 8, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister says ISRO will develop “Spatial Data Infrastructure geoportal ‘Geo-Ladakh’ for UT-Ladakh”” published in PIB on 7th December 2022 What is the ...Read more
- Plan to install 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 to cost ₹2.44 trillion December 8, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Plan to install 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 to cost ₹2.44 trillion” published in The Hindu on 8th December ...Read more
- UGC forms panel to work on textbooks in Indian languages December 8, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “UGC forms panel to work on textbooks in Indian languages” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022 What is the News? The University ...Read more
- RBI Governor delivers Bimonthly Monetary Policy Statement December 8, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “RBI Governor delivers Bimonthly Monetary Policy Statement” published in PIB on 8th December 2022 What is the News? The Monetary Policy Committee(MPC) of the ...Read more
- First data taken by the 3.6-meter telescope detects unexpected kilonova emission from ‘a long-duration gamma-ray burst’ December 8, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “First data taken by the 3.6-meter telescope detects unexpected kilonova emission from ‘a long-duration gamma-ray burst” published in PIB on 8th December ...Read more
- Koundinya sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh awaits ‘Jumbo romance‘ as an all-female herd from T.N. enters Chittoor December 8, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “Koundinya sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh awaits ‘Jumbo romance‘ as an all-female herd from T.N. enters Chittoor” published in The Hindu on 8th ...Read more
- ISRO inks MoU with Social Alpha to establish SpaceTech Innovation Network December 8, 2022Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO inks MoU with Social Alpha to establish SpaceTech Innovation Network” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022 What is the News? Indian ...Read more
Factly Articles of 2021
- Centre’s new incentive scheme for States to achieve their targets and become eligible for incremental borrowing December 14, 2021What is the News? The Finance Ministry had announced a new incentive scheme for States that could achieve their targets and become eligible for incremental borrowing. What is the Incentive Scheme for States ...Read more
- Climate Change makes children vulnerable to infectious diseases: Study December 14, 2021What is the News? A study conducted by researchers from the Banaras Hindu University(BHU) shows that climate change is making children vulnerable to infectious diseases. About the study The study was conducted to ...Read more
- India successfully launches Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo System December 14, 2021What is the News? India has successfully test-fired a long-range Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo(SMART) from Wheeler Island in Odisha. What is the SMART System? Torpedoes, self-propelled weapons that travel underwater to hit a ...Read more
- Protecting wildlife: 2,054 cases registered in three years December 14, 2021What is the News? The government of India has provided data on the cases registered by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) against illegal trafficking of wild animals and the operations conducted ...Read more
- India lays emphasis on UNCLOS December 14, 2021What is the news? The Government of India has informed Parliament that India is committed to a free, open and rules-based order. It has also reiterated its support for the United ...Read more
- AIM NITI Aayog, & Embassy of Denmark launches 2nd edition of water innovation challenges to address global water woes December 14, 2021What is the news? Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog and the Royal Embassy of Denmark to India have launched the 2nd Edition of Water Innovation Challenges. What is the Water Innovation ...Read more
- Insect hits 9L acres of chilli crop in south India; experts point to use of pesticide December 14, 2021What is the news? A new species of insect named “Thrips Parvispinus” is damaging the chilli crop in several states in south India. What is Thrips Parvispinus? Thrips Parvispinus is an invasive insect ...Read more
- The evolution and framing of the Constitution December 13, 2021What is the news? 26th November 2021, marked as India’s 72nd Constitution Day. About the framing of the constitution The Indian National Congress demanded the Constituent Assembly in 1935 to frame a ...Read more
- Over 1 lakh people getting pension directly into their bank accounts through SAMPANN project December 13, 2021What is the News? Over one lakh people have received pensions directly in their bank accounts through the SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension) project. What is SAMPANN? The SAMPANN Initiative ...Read more
- Earth is getting a ‘black box’ to hold humans accountable for climate change December 13, 2021What is the News? A steel structure is known as “Earth’s Black Box” will soon record rising temperature trends as well as other information related to climate change from a remote ...Read more
- DRDO & Indian Air Force successfully flight-test indigenous Stand-Off Anti-Tank Missile December 13, 2021What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) flight have successfully tested helicopter-launched Stand-off Anti-Tank (SANT) missile from Pokhran ranges. What is SANT Missile? Stand-off Anti-Tank(SANT) ...Read more
- Successful tests carried out for Pinaka Extended Range System, Area Denial Munitions & New Indigenous Fuzes December 13, 2021What is the News? The Pinaka-ER Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher System was successfully tested at the Pokhran range in Jaisalmer district. What is Pinaka-ER? Pinaka-ER is the upgraded version of the Pinaka which ...Read more
- Centre to organize the first of its kind innovation week to encourage Startup ecosystem in India December 13, 2021What is the News? The Government of India is organizing the first of its kind innovation week titled “Celebrating Innovation Ecosystem” to encourage the Startup ecosystem in India. About Celebrating Innovation Ecosystem ...Read more
- Kerala row and beyond: Governor’s role in state, central universities December 13, 2021What is the news? Kerala Governor has written a letter to the Kerala Chief Minister expressing his desire to step down as Chancellor, alleging political interference in the universities. What is the ...Read more
- Explained: Bank deposit insurance programme and norms to access funds December 13, 2021What is the news? The Prime Minister has addressed a programme titled ‘Depositors First: Guaranteed Time-bound Deposit Insurance Payment up to ₹5 Lakh’. What did the PM say on deposit insurance? Recently, Parliament ...Read more
- United Nations grants observer status to International Solar Alliance in a historic decision December 13, 2021What is the news? The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has granted Observer Status to the International Solar Alliance (ISA). This will help provide for regular and well-defined cooperation between the Alliance ...Read more
- Haiderpur Wetland added to Ramsar site; total tally goes up to 47 December 13, 2021What is the news? Haiderpur Wetland of Western Uttar Pradesh has been recognized as 47th Ramsar site in the country and 10th in Uttar Pradesh. About Haiderpur Wetland Haiderpur Wetland is a human ...Read more
- 14566 – National Helpline Against Atrocities on SCs/STs December 13, 2021What is the news? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched a National Helpline Against Atrocities(NHAA) – 14566. About National Helpline Against Atrocities (NHAA) The helpline has been launched to generate informed ...Read more
- Indian Mathematician receives 2021 DST-ICTP-IMU Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from Developing Countries December 11, 2021What is the News? Professor Neena Gupta, a mathematician at the Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata has been awarded the 2021 DST-ICTP-IMU Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from developing countries. She ...Read more
- Neurocysticercosis: Worms thriving in brains, Assam’s tea garden workers lose lives, livelihoods December 11, 2021What is the News? According to a study, Neurocysticercosis(NCC) was one of the leading causes of seizures in developing countries particularly in areas without proper sanitation and where pig-rearing was widespread. What ...Read more
