Source– This post is based on the article “India-UAE Joint Military Exercise ‘DESERT CYCLONE’ commences in Rajasthan” published in “PIB” on 2nd January 2024. Why in the News? A 45-member UAE Land Forces group has arrived in India for the inaugural India-UAE Joint Military Exercise, ‘DESERT CYCLONE.’ What is ‘DESERT CYCLONE’? Aspect Details What is… Continue reading DESERT CYCLONE: India-UAE Joint Military Exercise
Category: Daily Factly articles
Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for 2023
Sources: This post is based on the article “RBI releases Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) of 2021” published in “Live Mint” on 2nd Jan 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs). Which banks are on the list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks… Continue reading Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for 2023
Maharishi Valmiki International Airport
Source- This post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Maharishi Valmiki International Airport at Ayodhya Dham” Published in “PIB” on 30th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Prime Minister inaugurated the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. What are the Key features of the airport? 1) The airport is dedicated… Continue reading Maharishi Valmiki International Airport
XPoSat Mission launched by ISRO
Source- This post is based on the article “ISRO successfully launches PSLV-C58 XPoSat mission” published in “The Hindu” on 1st January 2024. Why in the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the PSLV-C58 X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) mission on January 1, 2024. What is XPoSat Mission? Specifications Details What is it?… Continue reading XPoSat Mission launched by ISRO
Ayodhya Dham Railway Junction and Amrit Bharat Express
Source– This post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Ayodhya Dham Junction Railway Station” published in “PIB” on 30th December 2023. Why in the News? PM Narendra Modi has unveiled the revamped Ayodhya Railway Station, launched new Amrit Bharat and Vande Bharat trains, and dedicated numerous other railway projects to the nation. What are… Continue reading Ayodhya Dham Railway Junction and Amrit Bharat Express
India and Pak. exchange list of nuclear installations
Source- This post is based on the article “India, Pakistan conduct annual exchange of list of nuclear installations” published in “The Hindu” on 1st January 2023. Why in the News? India and Pakistan recently exchanged lists of nuclear installations under a bilateral pact that prohibits attacks on each other’s atomic facilities. Additionally, both countries exchanged… Continue reading India and Pak. exchange list of nuclear installations
Achievements of NTCA
Source- This post is based on the article “Achievements of National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) during the year 2023” published in “PIB” on 29th December 2023. Why in the News? This article explores the accomplishments of the National Tiger Conservation Authority in the year 2023. What are the Achievements of the NTCA in 2023? 1) The… Continue reading Achievements of NTCA
Centre, Assam sign peace pact with ULFA faction
Source- This post is based on the article “Centre, Assam sign peace pact with ULFA faction” published in “The Hindu” on 29th December 2023. Why in the News? The Central Government, Assam government, and the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) have entered into a tripartite agreement aiming for enduring peace, prosperity, and comprehensive development… Continue reading Centre, Assam sign peace pact with ULFA faction
Huntington’s Disease
Source- This post is based on the article “For Huntington’s disease clues, scientists are looking in fruit flies | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 28th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently researchers have advanced their comprehension of Huntington’s disease through the examination of fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) What are the Findings of the… Continue reading Huntington’s Disease
11th century Jain sculptures discovered in Mysuru district
Source– This post is based on the article “11th century Jain sculptures discovered in Varuna” published in “The Hindu” on 29th December 2023. Why in the News? Three 11th-century Jain sculptures were recently discovered in Varuna village of Mysuru district, during drainage work. While What are the Key Findings? 1) Of the three sculptures, one… Continue reading 11th century Jain sculptures discovered in Mysuru district
