Factly articles for 30th September 2020
NCRB data: 7% rise in crimes against women News: National Crime Record Bureau has released “Crime in India” 2019 report Facts: Crime Against Women: Crimes against women increased 7.3% from …
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Factly articles for 29th September 2020
1.Workshop to mark 20 years of Himalayan Chandra Telescope to highlight the science it produced News: A workshop was held to mark 20 years of Himalayan Chandra Telescope. Facts: Location: It …
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1.India, Japan ‘non-contact’ naval drills in Arabian Sea begin today News: India-Japan maritime bilateral exercise (JIMEX) began on 26th September in the northern Arabia Sea. Facts: India-Japan maritime bilateral exercise (JIMEX) is …
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1.World Rhino Day: News: World Rhino Day is observed on September 22 every year to raise awareness and build a safe natural habitat for rhinos. It was first announced by WWF-South …
Read MoreExplained: What is the basis of MSP? How is it fixed, and how binding is it?
News: Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 does not provide any safeguards for the continuance of the existing minimum support price (MSP)-based procurement regime. Facts: MSP …
Read MoreExplained: How CSIR will try to find out if coronavirus can spread while airborne
News: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has started air sampling studies to study whether airborne transmission of Covid-19 is possible. Facts: Virus causing Covid-19: SARS-CoV-2 Spread of …
Read MoreExplained: How NASA is planning to send humans to the moon again by 2024
News: NASA published the outline for its Artemis program. Facts: ARTEMIS stands for Acceleration, Reconnection, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun. Objectives: Establishing of lunar outpost …
Read MoreMore than 15 Lakh loan applications received under PM SVANidhi scheme
News: More than 15 lakh loan applications have been received so far under the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme. Facts: PM SVANidhi: It is a special micro-credit …
Read MorePrime Minister launches the Age Appropriate Fitness Protocols
News: Indian Prime Minister launched the Age Appropriate Fitness Protocols on the occasion of the first anniversary of the Fit India Movement. Facts: Fit India Movement was launched in 2019 …
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News: World Rhino Day is observed on September 22 every year to raise awareness and build a safe natural habitat for rhinos. It was first announced by WWF-South Africa in …
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