Source-This post is based on the article “DRDO anti-drone tech ready, handed over to BEL, private firms” published in “The Hindu” on 8th January 2024. Why in the News? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has completed the development of its counter-drone system, which is now poised for production. What is DRDO’s counter-drone system?… Continue reading DRDO counter-drone system
Category: Daily Factly articles
LK-99: South Korea superconductivity claim revived with new data
Source-This post is based on the article “Study revives South Korea superconductivity claim with new data” published in “The Hindu” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? Chinese and Japanese scientists have found signs of superconductivity in the controversial material LK-99, which was under scrutiny for similar claims last year. What is LK-99? 1)… Continue reading LK-99: South Korea superconductivity claim revived with new data
Debating India’s new hit-and-run law
Source-This post is based on the article “Debating India’s new hit-and-run law” published in “The Hindu” on 8th January 2024. Why in the News? Transporters and commercial drivers from various States are protesting against the Section 106 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), which imposes stringent penalties for hit-and-run incidents. What is Section… Continue reading Debating India’s new hit-and-run law
Achievements of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
Source-This post is based on the article “VBSY’s goal is to ensure that govt. schemes reach all eligible people: PM Modi” published in “The Hindu” on 8th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently PM Modi interacted with beneficiaries of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra as the VBSY completed 50 days. What are the achievements of… Continue reading Achievements of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
PRASADAM: India’s First Healthy & Hygienic Food Street
Sources: This post is based on the article “India’s first health food street launched in Ujjain” published in “The Indian Express” on 8th January 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, inaugurated India’s first Healthy & Hygienic Food Street, ‘PRASADAM,’ at Neelkanth Van, Mahakal Lok, in Ujjain, Madhya… Continue reading PRASADAM: India’s First Healthy & Hygienic Food Street
First Inland Waterways Development Council Meeting
Source: This post is based on the article “Shri Sarbananda Sonowal to chair the First Inland Waterways Development Council Meeting to be held tomorrow in Kolkata” published in “PIB” on 7th January 2024. Why in the news? The Inland Waterways Authority of India is set to host the inaugural ‘Inland Waterways Development Council’ meeting on… Continue reading First Inland Waterways Development Council Meeting
No local body representatives in J&K from January 9
Source– This post is based on the article “No local body representatives in J&K from January 9; no Assembly since 2018” published in “The Hindu” on 7th January 2024. Why in the News? Starting January 9, electoral representation at the grassroots level in Jammu and Kashmir will be lost as the five-year term of nearly… Continue reading No local body representatives in J&K from January 9
Voice cloning fraud
Source- This post is based on the article “How voice cloning through artificial intelligence is being used for scams” published in “The Hindu” on 8th January 2024. Why in the News? Voice clone fraud is increasing in India, with a May report indicating that 47% of surveyed individuals in the country have been affected by… Continue reading Voice cloning fraud
National Landslide Susceptibility Map
Source- This post is based on the article “IIT Delhi team makes first hi-res landslide risk map for India” published in “The Hindu” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? In the wake of severe monsoon triggered heavy floods and landslides, IIT Delhi team has developed India’s first national landslide susceptibility map. What are… Continue reading National Landslide Susceptibility Map
AI Bio-Imaging Bank for Cancer Detection
Source– This post is based on the article “How AI can help detect cancer and why India’s biggest cancer treatment hospital is utilizing it” published in “The Indian Express” on 7th January 2024. Why in the News? Mumbai’s Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), India’s largest cancer hospital, embraces AI with a ‘Bio-Imaging Bank’ for early stage… Continue reading AI Bio-Imaging Bank for Cancer Detection
