Source-This post on Global Report on Internal Displacement 2024 (GRID-2024) is based on the article “Weather-related disasters continue to displace more than conflict and violence” published in “Down to Earth” on 17th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Global Report on Internal Displacement 2024 (GRID-2024) was released by the Geneva-based Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC). Finding… Continue reading Global Report on Internal Displacement 2024 (GRID-2024)
Category: Daily Factly articles
India’s Irradiation Technology for Onions
Source-This post on India’s Irradiation Technology for Onions is based on the article “Government-backed irradiation initiative aims to save onion harvest” published in “LiveMint” on 17th May 2024. Why in the News?” India is piloting an innovative technology called irradiation, to extend the shelf life of onions and reduce post-harvest losses. About Irradiation: a) Irradiation facilities are… Continue reading India’s Irradiation Technology for Onions
RSM-56 Bulava Missile
Source-This post on RSM-56 Bulava Missile is based on the article “Putin Adds New Nuclear Missile To Russia’s Arsenal: How Deadly Is Bulava Submarine-Launched ICBM?” published in “Hindustan Times” on 17th May 2024. Why in the News? Russian President Vladimir Putin has strengthened Russia’s military capabilities by directing the inclusion of a new nuclear-capable missile, the Bulava,… Continue reading RSM-56 Bulava Missile
Supreme Court Judgment on Private Property Acquisition
Source-This post on Supreme Court Judgment on Private Property Acquisition is based on the article “State cannot acquire property without proper procedure: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 17th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court made a pivotal decision to safeguard private property against arbitrary state acquisition for “public purpose”. The court ruled… Continue reading Supreme Court Judgment on Private Property Acquisition
Humboldt Glacier
Source-This post on Humboldt Glacier is based on the article “How did Venezuela’s Humboldt glacier shrink to an ice field?” published in “Down to Earth” on 17th May 2024. Why in the News? The International Cryosphere Climate Initiative (ICCI) has reported that Venezuela’s last glacier Humboldt or La Corona in the Andes has become too small to be… Continue reading Humboldt Glacier
Igla-S VSHORAD
Source-This post on Acquisition of Igla-S VSHORAD is based on the article “Army set to receive next batch of shoulder-fired Igla-S air defence systems” published in “The Hindu” on 16th May 2024. Why in the News? The Indian Army will receive more Russian Igla-S very short range air defense systems (VSHORAD). This will address a long-standing gap… Continue reading Igla-S VSHORAD
Internet Shutdowns in India in 2023
Source-This post on Internet Shutdowns in India in 2023 is based on the article “India records highest number of Internet shutdowns in 2023” published in “The Hindu” on 14th May 2024. Why in the News? As per the recent study, India had the highest number of Internet shutdowns globally for the sixth consecutive year. About Internet Shutdowns… Continue reading Internet Shutdowns in India in 2023
UNESCO’s Memory of the World Recognition for Indian Texts
Source-This post on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Recognition for Indian Texts is based on the article “Ramcharitmanas among 3 Indian literary works included in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Regional Register: Their significance” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th May 2024. Why in the News? During the tenth session of the Memory of the World… Continue reading UNESCO’s Memory of the World Recognition for Indian Texts
Nancy Grace Roman telescope
Source-This post on Nancy Grace Roman telescope is based on the article “NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman telescope to hunt for primordial black holes from Big Bang era” published in “The WION” on 16th May 2024. Why in the News? NASA’s forthcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to embark on a pioneering mission to search for… Continue reading Nancy Grace Roman telescope
Armoured Sailfin Catfish
Source-This post on Armoured Sailfin Catfish is based on the article “CCMB scientists find armoured sailfin catfish has spread to 60% of water bodies of Eastern Ghats” published in “The Hindu” on 16th May 2024. Why in the News? Scientists at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) have discovered that the armoured sailfin catfish now… Continue reading Armoured Sailfin Catfish
