News:According to a recent study,36 million people in India would face annual flooding by 2050 and 44 million by 2100 if emissions continue to rise. Facts: About the study: The study was conducted by the Climate Central study.It is a non-profit science and news organisation providing information to help the public and policymakers make sound… Continue reading 36 million Indians face flood risk: study
Category: Daily Factly articles
Uluru
News:Recently, Australian Government has banned the climbing of Uluru desert rock,considered sacred by the local Anangu people. Facts: About Uluru: Uluru is also known as Ayers Rock.It is located in central Australia. It is sacred to the local Anangu people, the Aboriginal people residing in that area. The rock is a large sandstone rock formation.It… Continue reading Uluru
Operation Kayla Mueller
News:The operation Kayla Mueller is an operation that claimed the life of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Facts: About the Operation: The operation was a United States led military operation in Barisha,Idlib in northwestern Syria. The operation targeted Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) leadership notably its leader,Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. The special… Continue reading Operation Kayla Mueller
National Green Tribunal(NGT)
News:The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is currently reeling under vacancies of judges and expert members making its four zonal benches across India non-functional. Facts: About NGT: The National Green Tribunal(NGT) came into existence in 2010 under the National Green Tribunal act 2010. The act provides for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental… Continue reading National Green Tribunal(NGT)
Smart Cities Mission and AMRUT
News:The second round of the Smart Cities Mission and the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation(AMRUT) were being considered and could be rolled out in 2020. Facts: About About Smart Cities Mission: Smart Cities Mission was launched in 2015.It aims to develop 100 smart cities across the country by 2022 making them citizen friendly… Continue reading Smart Cities Mission and AMRUT
Sarayu river
News:A new history was created at Ayodhya as a record 6 lakh earthen lamps lit up the Sarayu river bank on the eve of Diwali. Facts: About Sarayu River: The Sarayu is a river that flows through the Indian states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. This river is of ancient significance as it is mentioned… Continue reading Sarayu river
Exercise Shakti-2019
News:Indian and French armies will conduct joint counter-terrorism drills under ‘Exercise Shakti-2019’ in the Mahajan field firing range in Rajasthan. Facts: About the exercise: The Exercise SHAKTI is conducted between India and France.It was first conducted in the year 2011. The exercise is a biennial exercise and is conducted alternately in India and France. The… Continue reading Exercise Shakti-2019
UDAN Scheme
News:The government is planning to soon award fresh routes under its regional connectivity scheme Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik(UDAN). Facts: About UDAN scheme: UDAN scheme was launched in 2016 to make air travel affordable through subsidised tickets and to provide its access to smaller towns. The Scheme is a key component of the National Civil… Continue reading UDAN Scheme
India, Saudi Arabia to sign Strategic Partnership Council pact
News:India and Saudi Arabia are set to sign an agreement for creating a bilateral strategic partnership council. Facts: About the strategic Council: The strategic partnership council will be led by Indian Prime minister and Saudi Crown Prince and it will meet every two years. The council will include multiple sections involving the External Affairs Ministry… Continue reading India, Saudi Arabia to sign Strategic Partnership Council pact
Organoids
News:Recently,Scientists has raised ethical concerns over growing of organoids in the laboratory that can perceive or feel things. Facts: About Organoids: Organoids are a group of cells grown in laboratories into a three dimensional, miniature structures that mimic the cell arrangement of a fully-grown organ. They are tiny typically the size of a pea organ-like… Continue reading Organoids
