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- BiodiverCities by 2030: Transforming cities relationship with nature January 20, 2022What is the news? The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released a report titled “BiodiverCities by 2030: Transforming cities’ relationship with nature”. What is the “BiodiverCities by 2030: Transforming cities relationship with ...Read more
- Cabinet approves extension of tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis for three years January 20, 2022What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) for three years. What is the National Commission for Safai ...Read more
- ‘Superbugs claim 1.3m lives a year, 3.9L in S Asia alone’ January 20, 2022What is the news? According to a study published in The Lancet, Superbugs kill around 1.27 million people globally every year. What are Superbugs? Superbugs are pathogens which are resistant to multiple antimicrobial ...Read more
- Explained: Houthis and the war in Yemen, in which Indian lives have now been lost January 20, 2022What is the news? A suspected drone attack in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates(UAE) has caused multiple explosions in which three people were killed — two Indians ...Read more
- Miss Kerala not endangered: aquarists January 20, 2022What is the News? Denison barb (Miss Kerala), a fish species, has been included in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021. However, aquarists and ornamental fish breeders ...Read more
- “Indonesia passes law to relocate capital to remote Borneo” January 20, 2022What is the news? Indonesian parliament has approved a bill to relocate the Nation’s capital from Jakarta to Kalimantan area on Borneo Island. The new centre will be called “Nusantara”. It is a Javanese ...Read more
- Union Minister addresses India-UK meet on “Sustaining Food Production under Environmental Stress” January 19, 2022What is the news? The Union Minister for Science & Technology has addressed the joint India-UK meet on “Sustaining Food Production under Environmental Stress”. Who organised this India-UK meet on “Sustaining Food ...Read more
- ICAAP and NCDC Jointly Release a Handbook on Global Good Practices for Cooperatives January 19, 2022What is the news? International Co-Operative Alliance Asia And Pacific (ICAAP) and National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) have released a policy recommendation handbook on SAHAKAR PRAGYA Good Practices for Cooperatives. What is ...Read more
- Year End Review 2021: Ministry of Culture January 19, 2022What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Initiatives taken by Min of Culture in 2021 Atmanirbhar Incubator Programme: It was launched by the Ministry ...Read more
- Activities of 2022 discussed at BRICS STI Steering Committee: India to host 5 events January 19, 2022What is the News? The 15th meeting of the BRICS Science Technology Innovation(STI) Steering Committee was held recently. What are the key highlights of the 15th meeting of BRICS Science Technology Innovation ...Read more
- In Kohima, a cemetery with a tennis court January 19, 2022What is the news? Kohima War Cemetery in Nagaland has figured in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) five sites with unusual features. These sites are associated with World War I ...Read more
- Year End Review: 2021- Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare January 19, 2022What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Several of them are PM- KISAN Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMDY) MSP: In the Union ...Read more
- Unique IDs: From PAN to Aadhaar, the universe of unique IDs is expanding in India January 19, 2022What is the News? Central Government and State Governments have been launching various Unique IDs to bring transparency and curb leakages in the system. What are the Unique IDs launched by the ...Read more
- Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) to launch its first bi-monthly E-Newsletter January 19, 2022What is the News? The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) (DEPwD) is going to launch its first bi-monthly E-Newsletter. What is an E-Newsletter? The E-Newsletter is an attempt to showcase ...Read more
- Neanderthal-inherited gene variant helps in protecting against severe COVID-19: Study January 19, 2022What is the News? A study was conducted to understand why Covid-19 has infected people differently — while some witness severe disease, others are impacted by milder symptoms. The study has ...Read more
- World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2022: Global unemployment projected to stand at 207 million in 2022: ILO January 19, 2022What is the News? The International Labour Organisation(ILO) has released the World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2022. The report examines the impacts of the Covid-19 crisis on global and regional ...Read more
- Explained: The Devas-Antrix deal and its aftermath January 19, 2022What is the news? The Supreme Court has upheld the liquidation of Devas, whose foreign investors continue to fight for compensation following the cancelled 2005 satellite deal with Antrix. The Supreme ...Read more
- Explained: The Ravidassias of Punjab January 19, 2022What is the news? Recently, the Punjab elections have been postponed to 20th February from the earlier 14th February. This was done because of the Guru Ravidas Jayanti, an annual occasion ...Read more
- It’s time for the world to reform capitalism from within January 18, 2022News: Pandemic has highlighted the need to reform capitalism to make it work for everyone and to make the world a better place to live in. Why there is a need ...Read more
- Explained: How are Republic Day tableaux designed and selected? January 18, 2022What is the News? West Bengal Chief Minister has said that she was shocked as West Bengal’s tableaux for the Republic Day parade was rejected without assigning any reasons or justifications. What ...Read more
Factly Articles of 2021
- PM inaugurates Rewari – Madar section on Western corridor January 8, 2021News: The Prime Minister of India has inaugurated the Rewari – Madar section on Western Corridor. Facts: Rewari – Madar section: It is a part of Western Dedicated Freight Corridor(WDFC).It falls in ...Read more
- Government released Longitudinal Ageing Study in India(LASI) January 8, 2021News: Union Health Ministry has released the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India(LASI). Facts: LASI: It is a full scale national survey of scientific investigation of the health, economic, and social determinants and ...Read more
- Economic Impact of Internet shutdown in Indian and world economy January 8, 2021News: According to a report by the UK-based privacy and security research firm Top10VPN, India has suffered the longest internet shutdowns in 2020 globally. Facts: Key Takeaways from the report: Globally, internet shutdowns ...Read more
- GDP likely to contract by 7.7% in 2020-21, says Govt. January 8, 2021News: National Statistical Office(NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation(MoSPI) has released the First Advance Estimates (FAE) for 2020-21. Facts: What are the First Advance Estimates(FAE)? For any financial year, the MoSPI ...Read more
- Science policy to boost journal access January 7, 2021News: The Government of India has released the Draft Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2020. Facts: Prepared by: The policy is initiated jointly by the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor (Office of PSA) ...Read more
- ‘Using God’s name to sell articles illegal’ January 7, 2021News: The Bombay High Court has held that the sale of items, claiming that they possess miraculous or supernatural powers via television advertisement is illegal. Facts: What was the matter? A petition was filed ...Read more
- SEBI moots entry norms to set up stock exchanges January 7, 2021News: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a new framework for ownership of Market Infrastructure Institutions(MII) to facilitate new entrants to set up stock exchanges and depositories. Facts: What is ...Read more
- Effect of air pollution on Pregnancy loss : Lancet study January 7, 2021News: Lancet has released a first of its kind study to estimate the effect of air pollution on pregnancy loss across the South Asia region. Facts: About the Study: The study combined data from ...Read more
- Cabinet approves MoC between India and Japan on Partnership in “Specified Skilled Worker” January 7, 2021News: Union Cabinet has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation(MoC) between India and Japan on a Basic Framework for Partnership for Proper Operation of the System Pertaining to “Specified ...Read more
- Status of Avian Influenza(AI) in India January 7, 2021News: In a bid to curb the spread of the bird flu or avian flu viruses, Central Government has set up a control room in the national capital to monitor the ...Read more
- Government launches Indian Railways Freight Business Development Portal January 7, 2021News: The Ministry of Railways has launched Freight Business Development Portal. Facts: Freight Business Development Portal: It is an exclusive portal to promote and develop the railways freight business. Key Features: It ensures that all operations ...Read more
- Pune hub to track vaccine chain across 41 key cities January 6, 2021News: A command and control centre has been set up at Airports Authority of India Cargo Logistics and Allied Services Company Limited(AAICLAS) to monitor the movement of COVID-19 vaccines. Facts: Source: The ...Read more
- Swasth Vayu Non-invasive Ventilator receives regulator nod January 6, 2021News: Swasth Vayu Ventilator has received the approval of the expert committee constituted by Director General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. Facts: Swasth Vayu: It ...Read more
- World’s largest floating solar energy project in Omkareshwar Dam January 6, 2021News: The Government of India has announced the construction of the World’s largest floating solar energy project. Facts: Floating Solar Energy Project: The world’s largest floating 600 MW solar energy project is ...Read more
- On Nile river, Grand Renaissance Dam project divides African nations January 6, 2021News: Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt has agreed to resume negotiations to resolve their decade-long complex dispute over the Grand Renaissance Dam hydropower project in the Horn of Africa. Facts: Source: Indian Express Grand ...Read more
- Prime Minister inaugurates Kochi-Mangalore natural gas pipeline January 6, 2021News: Prime Minister of India has inaugurated the Kochi-Mangalore LNG (liquified natural gas) pipeline. Facts: Kochi-Mangalore Gas Pipeline: It is a 450 km long pipeline being built by GAIL (India) Ltd. Purpose: It ...Read more
- Government launched virtual toy hackathon ‘Toycathon 2021’ January 6, 2021News: Union Education Minister and Union Minister for Textiles and Women & Child Development jointly launched the Toycathon 2021. Facts: Toycathon 2021: It’s a kind of hackathon for the toy industry. It ...Read more
- Two-day Asian Waterbird Census off to a flying start January 6, 2021News: The two-day Asian Waterbird Census-2020 commenced in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday under the aegis of experts from the Bombay Natural History Society(BNHS). Facts: Asian Waterbird Census(AWC): It was started in the ...Read more
- DoE circular asks teachers to check weight of school bags January 5, 2021News: The directorate of Education has issued a circular asking school to follow the new ‘School Bag Policy, 2020’ released by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). Facts: Why ...Read more
- Kerala on alert after bird flu in two districts January 5, 2021News: Kerala was placed on high alert after an outbreak of bird flu was confirmed in Kottayam and Alappuzha districts. Facts: Source: The Hindu Bird Flu: It refers to the disease caused by ...Read more
