Source: The Hindu What is the News? Kesaria Buddha stupa in east Champaran district of Bihar is waterlogged following floods in some parts of the districts. About Kesaria Buddha Stupa: Kesariya Stupa is a Buddhist stupa in Kesariya located at a distance of 110 kilometres from Patna, Bihar. It is regarded as the tallest and the largest Buddhist stupa… Continue reading Bihar’s Kesaria Buddha stupa waterlogged
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Records of freedom fighters to be digitised
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Union Culture Minister has said that the National Archives records related to the life, struggle, and strife of our freedom fighters would be digitised within a year as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. About Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the… Continue reading Records of freedom fighters to be digitised
G-secs: RBI unveils Retail Direct Scheme
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has announced the launch of the RBI Retail Direct scheme. About RBI Retail Direct Scheme: RBI Retail Direct Scheme is a one-stop solution to facilitate investment in government securities (G-secs) by individual investors. Under the scheme, retail investors (individuals) will have the facility to open and… Continue reading G-secs: RBI unveils Retail Direct Scheme
India Aims to target over 100 Billion “Blue Economy” Through Deep Ocean Mission and Ocean Resources
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister of Earth Sciences has said that in the years to come, India aims to target over 100 billion “Blue Economy” through its Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) and ocean resources. About Deep Ocean Mission: Deep Ocean Mission aims to explore the deep ocean for resources. Also, for sustainable use… Continue reading India Aims to target over 100 Billion “Blue Economy” Through Deep Ocean Mission and Ocean Resources
Indian scientists discover new plant species in Antarctica
Source: WION What is the News? A team of Indian scientists has discovered a new plant species in Antarctica named Bryum Bharatiensis. About Bryum Bharatiensis: Bryum bharatiensis is a species of moss. It was discovered by a team of researchers from the Central University of Punjab. Mosses are small, non-vascular flowerless plants in the taxonomic division Bryophyta.… Continue reading Indian scientists discover new plant species in Antarctica
NASA’s VIPER Mission to Map Water, Other Resources on Moon in 2023
Source: NDTV What is the News? NASA has announced the launch of the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover(VIPER) Mission in 2023. About VIPER Mission: VIPER Mission is a mobile robot to be launched by NASA in the year 2023. It will be the first resource mapping mission on any other celestial body. Celestial Body is any natural body… Continue reading NASA’s VIPER Mission to Map Water, Other Resources on Moon in 2023
UN: $200 billion increase in fund flow to developing countries for managing nature
Source: Down To Earth What is the News? The UN Convention on Biological Diversity(CBD) Secretariat has released the first official draft of a new Global Biodiversity Framework. About Global Biodiversity Framework: The Global Biodiversity Framework will be the global guiding force to protect nature and to retain its essential services for humans from 2020 to 2030. Goals of… Continue reading UN: $200 billion increase in fund flow to developing countries for managing nature
G-secs: RBI unveils Retail Direct Scheme
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has announced the launch of the RBI Retail Direct scheme. About RBI Retail Direct Scheme: RBI Retail Direct Scheme is a one-stop solution to facilitate investment in government securities (G-secs) by individual investors. Under the scheme, retail investors (individuals) will have the facility to open and… Continue reading G-secs: RBI unveils Retail Direct Scheme
Drone policy set to be relaxed as IAF goes for counter-rogue tech
Source: Business Standard Relevance: After a small attack by drones on the Indian Army’s base, drone policies are being reconsidered. Synopsis: India is expected to further liberalise drone regulations. It will be easing the process of getting licence as well as doing business for operators. Background The decision to simplify the licensing requirements, relax operational curbs and reduce… Continue reading Drone policy set to be relaxed as IAF goes for counter-rogue tech
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 18 June, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Deep Ocean Mission” Approved by Cabinet What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Deep Ocean Mission. About Deep Ocean Mission: Deep Ocean Mission aims to explore the deep ocean for resources. Also, for sustainable use of ocean resources, it… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 18 June, 2021
