Factly articles for 20th July 2020
1.273 million Indians out of poverty in 10 years News: The 2020 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index(MPI) has been released. Facts: Released by: The index has been released by Oxford Poverty …
Read More273 million Indians out of poverty in 10 years
News: The 2020 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index(MPI) has been released. Facts: Released by: The index has been released by Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative(OPHI) in collaboration with the United …
Read MoreBlackRock malware steals password, credit card details from 337 Android apps
News: A new Android malware named BlackRock has been discovered that steals data such as password and credit card details from apps such as Gmail, Amazon, Netflix, Uber and more. …
Read MoreWhat is plea bargaining and how does it work?
News: Many members of the Tablighi Jamaat belonging to different countries have obtained release from court cases in recent days by means of plea bargaining. Facts: Plea Bargaining: It refers …
Read MoreMobile app KURMA helps save turtles in India
News: Union Environment Minister has hailed the KURMA mobile application as a unique tool for tracking and reporting Indian turtles. Facts: KURMA App: It is aimed at turtle conservation by …
Read MoreUnited Arab Emirates launches mission to Mars
News: The United Arab Emirates has launched its Emirates Mars mission from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center. Facts: HOPE Spacecraft or Emirates Mars Mission: It is a Mars mission launched by …
Read MoreExplained: Why community transmission no longer matters at this stage
News: The Government of India insists that COVID-19 has still not reached a stage of community transmission in spite of more than 1.1 million people having been infected with the …
Read MoreAutomotive technology e-portal from International Centre of Automotive Technology(ICAT)
News: The International Centre of Automotive Technology(ICAT) has launched its e-portal named “ASPIRE”( Automobile Solutions Portal for Industry, Research & Education). Facts: Objective: To facilitate the Indian Automotive Industry to …
Read MoreJoint Statement on U.S.-India Strategy Energy Partnership
News: India and the United States have issued a joint statement with the U.S.-India Strategy Energy Partnership. Facts: U.S.-India Strategic Energy Partnership(SEP): It was established in 2018 to build upon …
Read MorePM SVANidhi app launched to help street vendors apply for micro loans
News: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi(PM SVANidhi) App. Facts: Objective: To provide a user-friendly digital interface for lending institutions (LIs) …
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