Source-This post is based on the article “China launches new satellite ‘Einstein Probe’ shaped like a lotus to observe violent cosmic phenomena” published in “Deccan Herald” on 9th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently China has launched a novel astronomical satellite named ‘Einstein Probe‘ into space. The objective is to investigate mysterious transient phenomena… Continue reading Einstein Probe (EP)
On Speaker’s Powers in Anti-Defection Cases – The Speaker’s court
Source: This post on the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker’s ruling has been created based on the article “The Speaker’s court” published in “The Hindu” on 12th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. News: The article discusses the recent Maharashtra Assembly Speaker’s ruling in… Continue reading On Speaker’s Powers in Anti-Defection Cases – The Speaker’s court
Telecommunications Act of 2023- Open up the playing field
Source: The post Telecommunications Act of 2023 has been created, based on the article “Open up the playing field” published in “Indian express” on 12th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper3- economy- infrastructure News: The article discusses the Telecommunication Act 2023 in India, which replaces older laws and aims to modernize and improve the… Continue reading Telecommunications Act of 2023- Open up the playing field
Antimicrobial Resistance – Overused antibiotics no longer work for ‘sizeable’ Indian population
Source: This post on Antimicrobial Resistance is based on the article “Overused antibiotics no longer work for ‘sizeable’ Indian population” published in “Live Mint” on 12 January 2024. Why in news? Recently, it was found that antibiotics routinely prescribed to treat common ailments no longer work for the ‘sizeable’ Indian population. What is antimicrobial resistance?… Continue reading Antimicrobial Resistance – Overused antibiotics no longer work for ‘sizeable’ Indian population
New Species of Sauropod Dinosaur Discovered in Argentina
Source: This post is based on the article “A new species of dinosaur has been discovered in Argentina” published in “Sci News” on 8 January 2024. Why in news? Recently, a new species of dinosaur has been discovered in Argentina. What was discovered? Specifications Details Species Dinosaurs Discovery Location Patagonia, Argentina. Scientific name Sidersaura Marae… Continue reading New Species of Sauropod Dinosaur Discovered in Argentina
Atal Setu: India’s longest sea bridge is set to be inaugurated
Source: The post is based on the article “Mumbai Trans Harbour Link inauguration today: How the country’s longest sea bridge will cut travel time” published in “The Indian Express” on 11th January 2024. Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Atal Setu Nhava Sheva Sea Link or Mumbai Trans Harbour Link. What… Continue reading Atal Setu: India’s longest sea bridge is set to be inaugurated
Develop Lakshadweep but protect its ecology
Source: The post developing Lakshadweep has been created, based on the article “Develop Lakshadweep but protect its ecology” published in “Live mints” on 12th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper3- economy- infrastructure; and GS paper2-International relation. News: The article discusses the development of Lakshadweep into a high-end, eco-friendly tourist destination. This plan aims to… Continue reading Develop Lakshadweep but protect its ecology
India and Singapore are strengthening their economic and trade relationships
Source: The post India and Singapore are strengthening their economic and trade relationships has been created, based on the article “The India–Singapore economic corridor is looking up” published in “Live mints” on 12th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper2-International relation- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News:… Continue reading India and Singapore are strengthening their economic and trade relationships
Spiral Galaxy: MCG-01-24-014
Source-This post is based on the article “Hubble telescope captures ‘forbidden light’ coming from deep space” published in “India today” on 8th January 2024. Why in the News? The Hubble Space Telescope has recently captured an image of the spiral galaxy MCG-01-24-014, unveiling the mysterious allure of the so-called ‘forbidden’ light. What is MCG-01-24-014? 1)… Continue reading Spiral Galaxy: MCG-01-24-014
[Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – Jan 2024 – 1st week
Dear Friends, We are posting a compilation of Factly articles for the month of January 2024 – First week. We have made several improvements in our compilations structure, to make them more user-friendly and easy to use. Give your feedback on the same and provide suggestions in the comment box, if you want any further… Continue reading [Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – Jan 2024 – 1st week
