Source: The post is based on the article “WHO publishes zero-draft of pandemic treaty: Equity, IPR take centre stage” published in Down To Earth on 6th February 2023. What is the News? The World Health Organization’s (WHO) has published a ‘Zero-Draft’ of the Pandemic Treaty, aiming to bring in Global and National-Level Pandemic Preparedness. Why… Continue reading WHO publishes zero-draft of pandemic treaty: Equity, IPR take centre stage
Category: Daily Factly articles
Scientists use outer space particles to examine the fortress wall of Xi’an city: What are muons and how are they used to analyze large structures
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists use outer space particles to examine the fortress wall of Xi’an city: What are muons and how are they used to analyze large structures” published in Indian Express on 5th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Muons?3 What is muon tomography or muography?4… Continue reading Scientists use outer space particles to examine the fortress wall of Xi’an city: What are muons and how are they used to analyze large structures
Union Minister launches ‘Save Wetlands Campaign’ as a “whole of society” approach for wetlands conservation
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches ‘Save Wetlands Campaign’ as a “whole of society” approach for wetlands conservation” published in PIB on 4th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Save Wetlands Campaign?3 What is Mission Sahbhagita?4 What is World Wetlands Day? What is the News? The… Continue reading Union Minister launches ‘Save Wetlands Campaign’ as a “whole of society” approach for wetlands conservation
Amorphous ice – With frigid innovation, scientists make a new form of ice
Source: The post is based on the article “With frigid innovation, scientists make a new form of ice” published in Indian Express on 6th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Amorphous Ice?3 How is Amorphous Ice different from Ordinary Ice?4 HAmorphous ice – With frigid innovation, scientists make a new form of… Continue reading Amorphous ice – With frigid innovation, scientists make a new form of ice
Yaya Tso to become Ladakh’s first biodiversity heritage site
Source: The post is based on the article “Yaya Tso to become Ladakh’s first biodiversity heritage site” published in Livemint on 2nd February 2023. What is the News? Yaya Tso has been proposed as Ladakh’s first biodiversity heritage site(BHS). What is Yaya Tso? Yaya Tso is located in Ladakh. It is known as a birds’… Continue reading Yaya Tso to become Ladakh’s first biodiversity heritage site
Newly-discovered ancient ‘marine crocodile’ fossil could be the oldest of its kind ever found
Source: The post is based on the article “Newly-discovered ancient ‘marine crocodile’ fossil could be the oldest of its kind ever found” published in Indian Express on 4th February 2023. What is the News? A new study has uncovered a new thalattosuchian — an ancient ancestor of the modern-day crocodile. What is Thalattosuchian? Thalattosuchia is… Continue reading Newly-discovered ancient ‘marine crocodile’ fossil could be the oldest of its kind ever found
Who is a ‘puisne’ judge, and what does the term mean?
Source: The post is based on the article “Who is a ‘puisne’ judge, and what does the term mean?” published in Indian Express on 4th February 2023 What is the News? Chief Justice of India (CJI) has recently reiterated that the collegium takes into consideration the seniority of Chief Justices and senior puisne judges while… Continue reading Who is a ‘puisne’ judge, and what does the term mean?
Government initiates various steps under National Bioenergy Programme to promote and encourage establishment of new waste to energy plants
Source: The post is based on the article “Government initiates various steps under National Bioenergy Programme to promote and encourage establishment of new waste to energy plants” published in PIB on 3rd February 2023. WGovernment initiates various steps under National Bioenergy Programme to promote and encourage establishment of new waste to energy plantshat is the… Continue reading Government initiates various steps under National Bioenergy Programme to promote and encourage establishment of new waste to energy plants
Operation Sadbhavana in Ladakh
Source: The post is based on the article “ Operation Sadbhavana in Ladakh” published in PIB on 4th February 2023 What is the News? The Indian Army is running Operation Sadbhavana in Ladakh. What is Operation Sadbhavana? Operation Sadbhavana (Goodwill) is a unique humane initiative undertaken by the Indian Army in Ladakh. Purpose: The focus… Continue reading Operation Sadbhavana in Ladakh
Tihar jail to get AI-powered surveillance system
Source: The post is based on the article “Tihar jail to get AI-powered surveillance system” published in The Hindu on 4th February 2023. What is the News? Tihar jail is installing artificial intelligence(AI)-powered CCTV cameras to monitor inmates and fight crime.The premises will also have a real-time grievance redressal system. What is Tihar Jail? Tihar… Continue reading Tihar jail to get AI-powered surveillance system
