Category: Daily Factly articles

Railways Multi-modal transport hubs

Source-This post on Railways Multi-modal transport hubs is based on the article “Railways plans to develop multi-modal transport hubs” published in “The Hindu” on 15th March 2024. Why in the News? The Indian Railways aims to establish mega railway terminals featuring multi-modal connectivity in aspirational cities with a population of more than 10 lakh nationwide.… Continue reading Railways Multi-modal transport hubs

Nana Jagannath Shankarseth

Source-This post on Nana Jagannath Shankarseth is based on the article “Who was Nana Jagannath Shankarseth, the social reformer ‘architect of Mumbai‘” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th March 2024. Why in the News? The Maharashtra government recently requested the Ministry of Railways to rename Mumbai Central station after Nana Jagannath Shankarseth. Who was… Continue reading Nana Jagannath Shankarseth

Private Placement

Source-This post on Private Placement is based on the article “Sebi decides to repeal certain circulars related to private placement of securities” published in “The Indian Express” on 13th March 2024. Why in the News? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently decided to repeal certain circulars that provided relaxation for the… Continue reading Private Placement

Nausena Bhawan: Indian Navy first independent headquarters

Source-This post on Nausena Bhawan: Indian Navy first independent headquarters is based on the article “Rajnath inaugurates new Navy headquarters” published in “The Hindu” on 15th March 2024. Why in the News? Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently inaugurated the new Nausena Bhawan in Delhi Cantonment. What is its Significance? First Independent headquarter– The inauguration of… Continue reading Nausena Bhawan: Indian Navy first independent headquarters

World Monuments Fund Watch 2025

Source-This post on World Monuments Fund Watch 2025 is based on the article “Conservationists to propose Kazhuveli watershed region in T.N. for nomination to World Monuments Fund Watch 2025” published in “The Hindu” on 13th March 2024. Why in the News? Conservationists plan to propose the Kazhuveli watershed region in Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu, for nomination to… Continue reading World Monuments Fund Watch 2025

Darien Gap

Source-This post on Darien Gap is based on the article “What is the Darien Gap? And why are more migrants risking this Latin American route to get to the US?” published in “Down to Earth” on 14th March 2024. Why in the News? Illegal immigration to the US has in recent weeks moved its focus south… Continue reading Darien Gap

Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

Source-This post on Pobitora Wildlife Sanctury is based on the article “Assam Cabinet decides to de-notify prime rhino habitat” published in “The Hindu” on 13th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking relief from demarcating Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary and removing encroachments. About Pobitora wildlife Sanctury… Continue reading Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

Lyme disease

Source- The post on Lyme disease is based on the article “Lyme disease reported in Kerala’s Ernakulam” published in “Times of India” on 13th March 2024. What is the News? Recently, a case of Lyme disease has been reported in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. About Lyme disease Aspect Details Description It is a vector-borne infectious disease. Caused by… Continue reading Lyme disease

SM REITs- Small and medium real-estate investment trusts

Source– This post on SM REITs- Small and medium real-estate investment trusts has been created based on the article “SM REITs can help investors bet on high-value assets” published in “Economic Times” on 14th March 2024. Why in the news? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) recently introduced amendments to the REIT Regulations… Continue reading SM REITs- Small and medium real-estate investment trusts

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