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- 3rd World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day February 1, 2022What is the news? World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day was observed to raise awareness for neglected tropical diseases. What is World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day? World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day is observed ...Read more
- Explained: Why Maharashtra BJP MLAs’ one-year suspension was ‘illegal and irrational’ January 31, 2022What is the News? The Supreme Court has set aside the one-year suspension of 12 BJP MLAs from the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. What is the case about? The 12 BJP MLAs from the ...Read more
- What Is NeoCov, ‘Deadlier’ Coronavirus Strain That’s Left Wuhan Scientists Concerned? January 31, 2022What is the News? Researchers from China have been warning about a new strain of coronavirus that could be even deadlier than Covid-19. This new strain is called ‘Neo-Cov’. What is NeoCoV? NeoCoV ...Read more
- Explained: What are India’s stakes in its ties with Ukraine and Russia? January 31, 2022What is the news? India has given its first statement on the ongoing crisis between Russia and the West, led by the US over Ukraine. India has called for a “peaceful resolution” ...Read more
- India-ASEAN Digital Work Plan 2022 approved at 2nd ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting January 31, 2022What is the news? The 2nd ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting with India was held on a virtual platform. What is ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN)? ADGMIN is an annual meeting of Telecom Ministers ...Read more
- Federated Digital Identities: Govt. moots plan to link digital IDs January 31, 2022What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY) has proposed to establish “Federated Digital Identities”. What is Federated Digital Identities? It is one unique ID under which a citizen’s multiple ...Read more
- India, with lunar odyssey planned this year, is among many looking moonward January 29, 2022What is the News? Moon will be the focus of multiple missions through 2022 and the following decade. The moon will also be the test-bed for technologies that enable exploration of ...Read more
- Year End Review: Legislative Department January 29, 2022What is the News? The Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Several of them are Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 Institute of Legislative Drafting and ...Read more
- New research: A portable, non-invasive way to detect oral cancer January 29, 2022What is the News? Scientists from IIT Kharagpur have developed a portable, user-friendly and non-invasive device for detecting Oral Cancer. What is Oral Cancer? Oral Cancer also known as mouth cancer is cancer ...Read more
- Udyam System of registration: 6% of MSMEs owned by SC entrepreneurs January 29, 2022What is the News? The Ministry of MSME has released the data regarding the number of Scheduled Caste (SC) owned enterprises covered under the Udyam system of registration. What are the key ...Read more
- Union Minister launches NIPER Research Portal January 29, 2022What is the News? The Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers has launched the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Research Portal. What is NIPER Research Portal? NIPER Research Portal has ...Read more
- Engage in debates in the House, not in ridiculing each other: SC January 29, 2022What is the news? The Supreme Court has quashed the suspension of 12 opposition MLAs from the Maharashtra assembly for one year over the alleged misbehavior with the presiding officer. The ...Read more
- India-Israel agree to further enhance cooperation in the agricultural sector January 29, 2022What is the news? Israeli Ambassador to India has called on the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. During the meeting, the two countries agreed to further enhance cooperation in ...Read more
- Government Notifies Scheme on Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- Phase-II January 29, 2022What is the news? The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has notified the Scheme on Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- Phase-II for providing assistance to Common Technology ...Read more
- Philippines to acquire BrahMos cruise missiles for $375 million January 29, 2022What is the news? India has signed a $375-million contract with the Philippines for the supply of 24-30 BrahMos cruise missiles. What are Brahmos Missiles? Click Here to read about it How would a ...Read more
- Year End Review 2021: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs January 29, 2022What is the news? The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Initiatives of MoHUA in 2021 Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) Global Housing Technology Challenge – ...Read more
- Fly Ash Management and Utilisation Mission: Will it boost handling, disposal of bye-product January 28, 2022What is the News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in its recent order has directed the constitution of a ‘Fly Ash Management and Utilisation Mission’. What is Fly Ash? Fly ash is an ...Read more
- Explained: The America COMPETES Act, and how it could increase opportunities for Indians in the US January 28, 2022What is the News? The United States has unveiled the ambitious America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (COMPETES) Act, 2022. What is the COMPETES Act, 2022? Aim: a) ...Read more
- Explained: Fed move and Indian markets January 28, 2022What is the News? The US Federal Reserve has announced that it would end its pandemic-era bond purchases and raise interest rates subsequently. Both these measures are aimed at taming inflation, ...Read more
- India-Central Asia Virtual Summit January 28, 2022What is the News? The Prime Minister has hosted the India-Central Asia Summit in virtual format. What is the India-Central Asia Summit? It is the first of its kind engagement between India and ...Read more
Factly Articles of 2021
- Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW) January 25, 2021Why in News? Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has conducted a successful trial of the indigenously developed Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW) off the Odisha coast from the Hawk-I jet of Hindustan ...Read more
- New land allotment policy of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) January 25, 2021Why in News? A new policy has been approved for Jammu and Kashmir. The policy focus on the allotment of land to industrial entrepreneurs. What are the objectives of the policy? To address ...Read more
- Co-WIN platform upgraded January 23, 2021Why in News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced the upgradation of Co-WIN software. It is to cater to more sessions per site and change in site location. Facts: CoWIN App: It is a digitalised platform by the ...Read more
- Joint Military Exercise Kavach January 23, 2021Why in News? A large scale Joint Military exercise – Exercise Kavach will be conducted in the coming week. Facts: Exercise Kavach: It is a Joint Military exercise involving assets of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian ...Read more
- Pardoning Powers of Governor January 23, 2021Why in News? Tamil Nadu Governor will make a decision on a plea for the release of a prisoner. The prisoner is undergoing life imprisonment for the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv ...Read more
- Green bonds January 23, 2021Why in News? According to the Reserve Bank of India(RBI), the cost of issuing green bonds in India has generally remained higher compared to other bonds. It is largely due to asymmetric information. About Green Bonds: It ...Read more
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) January 23, 2021Why in News? According to Government data, a total of 1.1 crore houses has been approved under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), of which more than 70 lakh houses are under ...Read more
- Dragon fruit to be renamed as ‘kamalam’ January 23, 2021Why in News? Gujarat government has applied for a patent to change the nomenclature of dragon fruit to ‘Kamalam’.The word ‘Kamalam’ is a Sanskrit word and the shape of the dragon ...Read more
- Global Risk Report, 2021 January 23, 2021Why in News? The World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the 16th edition of the Global Risk Report, 2021. Report findings are based on the Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS). GRPS was undertaken ...Read more
- SC appointed Central Empowered Committee(CEC) report on Sand mining in Rajasthan January 21, 2021The Supreme Court speaks on sand mining. This is what it says!Read more
- DPIIT launches regulatory compliance portal January 21, 2021Why in News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has launched a portal called “Regulatory Compliance Portal”. About Regulatory Compliance Portal: Objective: Portal is aimed at minimizing the regulatory burden on ...Read more
- Indian star tortoises January 21, 2021Why in News: Indian star tortoises have been seized by the Forest officials while being smuggled from Andhra Pradesh to Odisha. Facts: Source: IUCN Indian star tortoise (Geochelone Elegans): It is a species of ...Read more
- National Startup Advisory Council January 21, 2021Why in News? The Government of India has nominated 28 non-official members on the National Startup Advisory Council. About National Startup Advisory Council: National Startup Advisory Council: It was constituted by the Department for ...Read more
- 2nd edition of India Innovation Index-2020 January 21, 2021Why in News? NITI Aayog along with the Institute for Competitiveness has released the second edition of the India Innovation Index-2020. Facts: India Innovation Index: The first edition of the index was launched in ...Read more
- UNDESA Report on Migrants January 20, 2021Why in News? International Migration report 2020 has been released by the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA). Aim: To provide the estimates of the number of international ...Read more
- Vaccine Maitri: India Vaccine diplomacy exercise January 20, 2021Why in News? India will officially start its vaccine diplomacy with the name “Vaccine Maitri” under its Neighborhood First policy. Vaccine Diplomacy: It is the use of vaccines to increase a country’s diplomatic relationship with other countries. Key Features of Vaccine Maitri India will supply ...Read more
- Too Big To Fail: Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) January 20, 2021Why in News? Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has retained SBI, ICICI and HDFC Bank in Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) list or banks that are considered as “Too Big To Fail”. Facts: Domestic Systemically Important Banks(D-SIBs): D-SIBs are banks that are Too Big To Fail(TBTF). According to RBI, banks become D-SIBs due to their size, ...Read more
- Global stockpile of Ebola vaccine January 20, 2021Why in News? WHO, UNICEF, IFRC and MSF announced the establishment of a Global Ebola Vaccine Stockpile to ensure response to outbreak. Facts: Global Ebola Vaccine Stockpile: The stockpile is led by International Coordinating Group(ICG) on Vaccine Provision ...Read more
- Indo-French Exercise Desert Knight-21 January 20, 2021Why in News? Bilateral Air exercise “Desert Knight-21” between India and France will be conducted at Air Force Station Jodhpur. Key Facts about Desert Knight-21 exercise: Exercise Desert Knight: Exercise will take place between Indian Air Force (IAF) and ...Read more
- S-400 long-range Air Defence System January 20, 2021Why in News? Indian military specialists will soon undergo training courses on the S-400 long-range Air Defence System in Russia. Facts: S-400 Triumf Missile: It is a mobile, surface-to-air missile system(SAM) designed by Russia. Key Features: Supply of S-400 missiles is one of ...Read more
