Source: The post is based on the article “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI: India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise” published in “PIB” on 16th November 2023 Why in the News? The Ninth Edition of Joint Military exercise “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023” has started in Pune, India. What is Exercise MITRA SHAKTI? Specification Details Conducted between India and Sri Lanka… Continue reading Exercise MITRA SHAKTI: India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise
Category: Daily Factly articles
Sea Buckthorn: Ladakh’s sea buckthorn gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Sea Buckthorn: Ladakh’s sea buckthorn gets GI tag” published in “AIR” on 18th November 2023 Why in the News? Ladakh’s Sea Buckthorn has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Sea Buckthorn? Specifications Details What is it It is a shrub that produces an orange-yellow… Continue reading Sea Buckthorn: Ladakh’s sea buckthorn gets GI tag
Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA): India’s adoption regulation body
Source: The post is based on the article “Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA): India’s adoption regulation body” published in “The Hindu” on 16th November 2023 Why in the News? The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the delay in India’s child adoption process. What is the Central Adoption Resource Authority(CARA)? Specifications Details Type Statutory Body… Continue reading Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA): India’s adoption regulation body
Indian miniature painting
Source– This post is based on the article “Explained: Art historian B N Goswamy’s work on Indian miniature painting tradition” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th November 2023. Why in the News? Indian art historian and critic Brijinder Nath Goswamy, best known for his scholarship on Indian miniature painting tradition, passed away. What was… Continue reading Indian miniature painting
Fractals to study Quantum Systems
Source– This post is based on the article “How fractals offer a new way to see the quantum realm | Explained ” published in “The Hindu” on 17th November 2023. Why in the News? Physicists are using fractal geometry to study quantum systems, providing a unique perspective on the uncertainties of quantum physics. For more… Continue reading Fractals to study Quantum Systems
NATO Suspends CFE Treaty After Russia’s Pullout
Source– This post is based on the article “NATO announces formal suspension of Cold War-era security treaty after Russia’s pullout” published in “The Hindu” on 7th November 2023. Why in the News? NATO has formally announced the suspension of Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE), a key Cold War-era security treaty in response… Continue reading NATO Suspends CFE Treaty After Russia’s Pullout
Difference between Ethics and Values
Introduction: Ethics and values are two fundamental aspects of the life of humans. The determination of what is important is done by values, while ethics determine the fine line between right and wrong. What are Ethics? The set of rules which govern a person’s behaviour is known as ethics. It is a branch of philosophy… Continue reading Difference between Ethics and Values
‘Kill Switch’ to eliminate Cancer Cells
Source– This post is based on the article “In major breakthrough, scientists discover ‘kill switch’ that can eliminate cancer cells” published in “Wion” on 14th November 2023. Why in the News? Recently scientists from UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, California discovered a ‘kill switch’ that triggers the death of cancer cells. What is the ‘Kill… Continue reading ‘Kill Switch’ to eliminate Cancer Cells
Somalia Floods
Source– This post is based on the article “Once-in-a-century flooding swamps Somalia after historic drought” published in “The Hindu” on 14th November 2023. Why in the News? Somalia is facing severe flooding, triggered by heavy seasonal downpours, which have been exacerbated by El Nino and the Indian Ocean Dipole. The United Nations has labelled this… Continue reading Somalia Floods
Gender Disparity in Organ Transplants
Source– This post is based on the article “Four out of five organ recipients in country are men: NOTTO data” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th November 2023. Why in the News? The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) data which is collected between 1995- 2021 revealed a sharp gender disparity in organ… Continue reading Gender Disparity in Organ Transplants
