News: Indian Coast Guard(ICG) has launched an Offshore Patrol Vessel named ‘Sarthak’. Facts: Sarthak: It is an offshore Patrol Vessel(OPVs) designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited. The ship is fitted with state-of-the-art Navigation and Communication equipment, sensor and machinery. Additional Facts: Offshore patrol vessels(OPVs): These are patrolling vehicles which are deployed by Indian… Continue reading Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Sarthak’ launched
Category: Factly: Polity and Nation
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the Polity and Nation. You can find all relevant Polity and Nation updates on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
Defence Minister launches Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation(NIIO)
News: Union Defence Minister has launched the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation(NIIO). Facts: NIIO: It is a three-tiered organisation that aims to help end-users interact with academia and industry towards fostering innovation and indigenisation for self-reliance in defence. Three Tier Structure: Naval Technology Acceleration Council(N-TAC): It will bring together the twin aspects of innovation and… Continue reading Defence Minister launches Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation(NIIO)
International Youth Day 2020
News: International Youth Day is being observed on 12 August,2020. Facts: International Youth Day(IYD): It was designated by the United Nations(UN) in the year 1999.The first IYD was observed in 2000 and has been observed annually ever since. Aim: To raise awareness regarding the cultural and legal issue concerning youth. Theme: Youth Engagement for Global… Continue reading International Youth Day 2020
Indian armed forces to revive ‘Project Cheetah’ amid tensions with China
News: Indian armed forces have reportedly decided to revive Project Cheetah amid border tensions with China. Facts: Project Cheetah: The project involves arming Heron unmanned aerial vehicles(UAV) with laser-guided bombs, precision-guided munitions and anti-tank missiles for keeping an eye on enemy locations and stations and taking them out if required. Additional Facts: Heron: It is… Continue reading Indian armed forces to revive ‘Project Cheetah’ amid tensions with China
Pokkali rice seedlings travel from Kerala to the Sunderbans
News: Farmers in West Bengal are experimenting with the pokkali variety of rice to tide over a crisis-like situation created by severe seawater incursion into paddy fields in the Sundarbans. Facts: Pokkali: It is a unique variety of rice known for its saltwater resistance and is cultivated in the districts of Alappuzha, Thrissur and Ernakulam… Continue reading Pokkali rice seedlings travel from Kerala to the Sunderbans
Draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy, 2020
News: The Ministry of Defence(MoD) has released draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy 2020(DPEPP 2020). Facts: Aim: To provide impetus to self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Objectives To achieve a turnover of Rs 1,75,000 Crores (US$ 25Bn) including export of Rs 35,000 Crore (US$ 5 Billion) in Aerospace and… Continue reading Draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy, 2020
CSIR announces Young Scientist Award 2020
News: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) has announced the Young Scientist Award for the year 2020. Facts: Young Scientist Award: It was introduced in 1987 by CSIR in order to promote excellence in various fields of science and technology. Categories: The awards are given in following fields: a) Biological Sciences b) Chemical Sciences c)… Continue reading CSIR announces Young Scientist Award 2020
Natesa of Rajasthan temple returns to India
News: Natesa, a rare sandstone idol has been retrieved after 22 years by the Rajasthan police after it was smuggled to the UK. Facts: Natesa: It is a rare sandstone idol from the Pratihara Style of Rajasthan. It is originally from the Ghateswar Temple at Baroli, Rajasthan. Features: The sandstone Natesa figure stands tall at… Continue reading Natesa of Rajasthan temple returns to India
India’s first solar-powered ferry Aditya wins global honour
News: India’s solar-powered ferry named ‘Aditya’ has won the prestigious Gustave Trouve Award for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating. Facts: Aditya: It is India’s first solar-powered ferry and the largest solar powered boat in India. It has been in operation between Vaikkom and Thavanakkadavu in Kerala since 2017 by the Kerala State Water Transport… Continue reading India’s first solar-powered ferry Aditya wins global honour
Five Rafale fighter jets arrive at Ambala air base
News: The first five of a batch of French Rafale fighter jets has arrived at Haryana’s Ambala air base. Facts: Rafale Fighter Jet: It is a twin-engine medium multi-role combat aircraft manufactured by the French company Dassault Aviation. Purpose: It can be used to perform ground and sea attacks, reconnaissance, high-accuracy strikes and nuclear strike… Continue reading Five Rafale fighter jets arrive at Ambala air base
