News: Lok Sabha has held discussions on Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Bill, 2019 Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Bill, 2019 Aim: The Bill seeks to ban the production, trade, transport, storage and advertisement of electronic cigarettes. Definition of E-cigarettes: The Bill defines electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as electronic devices that heat a substance which may contain nicotine… Continue reading Lok Sabha holds discussion on Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Bill, 2019
Category: Factly: Schemes and Programs
This category contains all new schemes and Programs in Factly Articles for Prelims. You can find all relevant updates on Schemes and Programs on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
3.7% food samples found unsafe, 15.8% sub-standard, says regulator
News: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released data on enforcement of food safety norms. Facts: Key takeaways: 3.7% of the food samples collected were found unsafe, 15.8% sub-standard and 9% samples had labelling defects. There has been a 36% increase in civil cases launched and a 67% increase in the number… Continue reading 3.7% food samples found unsafe, 15.8% sub-standard, says regulator
Key Indicators of Household Social Consumption on Education in India NSS 75TH Round (JULY 2017- JUNE 2018)
News: The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation conducted a survey on Household Social Consumption: Education as part of 75th round of National Sample Survey (NSS). Facts: Key takeaways from the Survey Literacy Rate: The literacy rate among persons of age 7 years and above was 77.7%. It was 73.5% in… Continue reading Key Indicators of Household Social Consumption on Education in India NSS 75TH Round (JULY 2017- JUNE 2018)
Government survey shows 2.2% Indians have disability
News: The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation conducted a Survey of Persons with Disabilities during July 2018 to December 2018 as a part of 76th round of National Sample Survey (NSS). Facts: Key takeaways from the Survey: Prevalence and Incidence of Disability: o The prevalence of disability (percentage of… Continue reading Government survey shows 2.2% Indians have disability
One Stop Centre
News:Union minister of Women and Child Development has informed Lok Sabha about the One Stop Centre scheme. Facts: About One stop Centre scheme: One Stop Centre(OSC) are centres established by the Government of India through the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) to support women affected by violence of any sort. The main objectives… Continue reading One Stop Centre
Drinking Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Housing condition in India, NSS 76th round
News:The National Statistical Office (NSO),Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has conducted a survey on Drinking Water, Sanitation,Hygiene and Housing Condition as a part of 76th round of National Sample Survey(NSS). Facts: About the survey: The main objective of the survey was to collect information on facilities of drinking water, sanitation along with housing facilities… Continue reading Drinking Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Housing condition in India, NSS 76th round
Household social consumption in India: Health NSS 75th round
News:The National Statistical Office(NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has conducted the survey on Household Social Consumption related to Health. Facts: About the survey: The survey was conducted between July 2017 and June 2018.It was a part of the 75th round of National Sample Survey. The main objective of the survey was to gather… Continue reading Household social consumption in India: Health NSS 75th round
Over 80% adolescents globally lack sufficient physical activity: WHO
News: A new WHO-led study, published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health journal, has said that the majority of adolescents worldwide are not sufficiently physically active, putting their current and future health at risk. Facts: … Continue reading Over 80% adolescents globally lack sufficient physical activity: WHO
Arundhati Scheme: Assam Govt to gift 10 gm of gold to every bride
News:Assam Government has announced the launch of ‘Arundhati Swarna Yojana’. Facts: About Arundhati Swarna scheme: The scheme is aimed to strengthen women empowerment and reduce child marriage. Under this scheme,state government will give each beneficiary bride fixed amount to buy 10 grams(one tola) of gold during her marriage if the marriage is registered. The state… Continue reading Arundhati Scheme: Assam Govt to gift 10 gm of gold to every bride
National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction
News:Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment has informed the Rajya Sabha about the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction. Facts: About National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction: This Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is implementing the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) for 2018-2025. The plan aims to… Continue reading National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction
