Source: The post is based on the article “After failing to get ‘National Importance’ status, NCERT vies for ‘deemed university’ tag” published in Indian Express on 14th September 2022. What is the News? National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has applied to the University Grants Commission (UGC) for the “deemed university” status under… Continue reading After failing to get ‘National Importance’ status, NCERT vies for ‘deemed university’ tag
Category: Daily Factly articles
Allahabad HC quashes UP govt orders notifying 17 OBC sub-castes as SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Allahabad HC quashes UP govt orders notifying 17 OBC sub-castes as SC” published in The Hindu on 3rd September 2022. What is the News? The Allahabad High Court has quashed Uttar Pradesh government orders through which 17 sub-castes from Other Backward Classes (OBC) were notified as Schedule… Continue reading Allahabad HC quashes UP govt orders notifying 17 OBC sub-castes as SC
New Global Fund to support pandemic prevention and preparedness
Source: The post is based on the article “New Global Fund to support pandemic prevention and preparedness” published in Hindu Businessline on 13th September 2022. What is the News? A new fund named Financial Intermediary Fund(FIF) has been established for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response(PPR). What is the Financial Intermediary Fund(FIF)? Purpose: To provide additional,… Continue reading New Global Fund to support pandemic prevention and preparedness
Germany’s emissions-free trains: Is hydrogen fuel really a better alternative for transport?
Source: The post is based on the article “Germany’s emissions-free trains: Is hydrogen fuel really a better alternative for transport?” published in Down To Earth on 13th September 2022. What is the News? Germany has launched the world’s first fleet of fully hydrogen-powered trains. About the World’s first fleet of fully hydrogen-powered trains: Launched by:… Continue reading Germany’s emissions-free trains: Is hydrogen fuel really a better alternative for transport?
National Metallurgist Award Scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “National Metallurgist Award Scheme” published in PIB on 12th September 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Steel has given approval for the National Metallurgist Award 2022. What is the National Metallurgist Award 2022? National Metallurgists Day Awards was instituted in 1962 by the then Ministry… Continue reading National Metallurgist Award Scheme
DRI detects 72 hidden packets weighing 39.5 kg of suspected narcotic substance Heroin in Operation “Gear Box”
Source: The post is based on the article “DRI detects 72 hidden packets weighing 39.5 kg of suspected narcotic substance Heroin in Operation Gear Box” published in PIB on 12th September 2022. What is the News? Directorate of Revenue Intelligence(DRI) has launched operation ‘GearBox’ to stop heroin smuggling seizing 39.5 kg of contraband from Kolkata… Continue reading DRI detects 72 hidden packets weighing 39.5 kg of suspected narcotic substance Heroin in Operation “Gear Box”
Gyanvapi Mosque case: What the Varanasi court said
Source: The post is based on the article “Gyanvapi Mosque case: What the Varanasi court said” published in Indian Express on 13th September 2022. What is the News? The Varanasi District Court has dismissed the challenge by Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee against the civil suits that sought the right to worship Maa Shringar Gauri and… Continue reading Gyanvapi Mosque case: What the Varanasi court said
India raises Sri Lankan Tamil issue in U.N
Source: The post is based on the article “India raises Sri Lankan Tamil issue in U.N” published in The Hindu on 13th September 2022. What is the News? India has called Sri Lanka out at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for lack of measurable progress on its commitments to a political solution to… Continue reading India raises Sri Lankan Tamil issue in U.N
Centre is trying to curb lumpy skin disease: PM
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre is trying to curb lumpy skin disease: PM” published in The Hindu on 13th September 2022. What is the News? The PM has addressed the inaugural session of the four-day International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit (IDF WDS) 2022. What is the International Dairy Federation World… Continue reading Centre is trying to curb lumpy skin disease: PM
Supreme Court’s three-question test for validity of 10% EWS quota
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court’s three-question test for validity of 10% EWS quota” published in The Hindu on 13th September 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court will examine whether The Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act, which introduced a 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) in government jobs and admissions… Continue reading Supreme Court’s three-question test for validity of 10% EWS quota
