Source: The post is based on the article “Captagon pills crisis: What are amphetamine-based drugs and why have they been used by militaries around the world?” published in Indian Express on 12th June 2023 What is the News? As global isolation of Syria comes to an end with the Arab League reinstating Syria as its… Continue reading Captagon pills crisis: What are amphetamine-based drugs and why have they been used by militaries around the world?
Category: Daily Factly articles
What is Cyclone Biparjoy and how was it named?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Cyclone Biparjoy and how was it named?” published in Indian Express on 12th June 2023 What is the News? Cyclonic storm named Biparjoy has developed in the Arabian Sea. The cyclone is predicted to gain in strength over the next three days and develop into… Continue reading What is Cyclone Biparjoy and how was it named?
Government of India constitutes Peace Committee in Manipur under the Chairpersonship of Governor, Manipur
Source: The post is based on the article “Government of India constitutes Peace Committee in Manipur under the Chairpersonship of Governor, Manipur” published in PIB on 12th June 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has set up a peace committee in Manipur to facilitate the peace-making process among various ethnic group in… Continue reading Government of India constitutes Peace Committee in Manipur under the Chairpersonship of Governor, Manipur
Why the Gauhati HC quashed Nagaland govt’s notification banning dog meat’s sale and trade
Source: The post is based on the article “Why the Gauhati HC quashed Nagaland govt’s notification banning dog meat’s sale and trade” published in Nature on 12th June 2023 What is the News? The Gauhati High Court has quashed a 2020 order by the Nagaland government banning the trade and commercial sale of dog meat… Continue reading Why the Gauhati HC quashed Nagaland govt’s notification banning dog meat’s sale and trade
Taurine supplement makes animals live longer — what it means for people is unclear
Source: The post is based on the article “Taurine supplement makes animals live longer — what it means for people is unclear” published in Nature on 12th June 2023 What is the News? According to a study, ageing mice, worms and monkeys can live longer or healthier lives when fed large amounts of taurine, a… Continue reading Taurine supplement makes animals live longer — what it means for people is unclear
Scientists find crocodile ‘virgin birth’ at Costa Rica zoo
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists find crocodile ‘virgin birth’ at Costa Rica zoo” published in The Hindu on 12th June 2023 What is the News? Scientists have documented the first-known instance of a “virgin birth” by a crocodile, which had been living in isolation for 16 years at Costa Rican zoo.… Continue reading Scientists find crocodile ‘virgin birth’ at Costa Rica zoo
WHO report highlights significant impact of ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Program on Public Health and Economic Savings
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Piped potable water across India will avert 4,00,000 diarrhoea deaths, finds WHO” published in The Hindu on 10th June 2023 “WHO report highlights significant impact of ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Program on Public Health and Economic Savings” published in the PIB on 9th June 2023 What is the News? WHO has recently highlighted the substantial benefits… Continue reading WHO report highlights significant impact of ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Program on Public Health and Economic Savings
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launches ‘SAGAR SAMRIDDHI’ to bring transparency & efficiency
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launches ‘SAGAR SAMRIDDHI’ to bring transparency & efficiency” published in the PIB on 9th June 2023 What is the News? Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) launched ‘SAGAR SAMRIDDHI’. What is SAGAR SAMRIDDHI? It is the online dredging monitoring system to accelerate… Continue reading Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launches ‘SAGAR SAMRIDDHI’ to bring transparency & efficiency
Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR) launched to leverage Emerging Technologies in Power Sector
Source: The post is based on the article “Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR) launched to leverage Emerging Technologies in Power Sector” published in the PIB on 7th June 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy have jointly launched a National Mission titled “Mission on Advanced and… Continue reading Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR) launched to leverage Emerging Technologies in Power Sector
Women learn to make Bagh print bags under ‘Safe Tourist Places project’
Source: The post is based on the article “Women learn to make Bagh print bags under ‘Safe Tourist Places project’” published in the Free Press Journal on 8th June 2023 What is the News? MP Tourism Board in association with district administration Dhar recently launched a training camp on manufacturing sustainable bags based on Bagh Print. The training… Continue reading Women learn to make Bagh print bags under ‘Safe Tourist Places project’
