News: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is being observed on July 30. Facts: The day was observed for the first time in 2013 by the United Nations General Assembly. Aim: To raise awareness about the condition of victims of human trafficking and to promote and protect their rights. Theme: It focuses on first responders… Continue reading World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
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.
Operation Muskaan’ brings a smile on their faces
News: Operation Muskaan, a special drive being taken by the police to trace the missing children in Andhra Pradesh has reunited many children who separated from their parents. Facts: Operation Muskaan also called Operation Smile is an initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) to rescue/rehabilitate missing children. It is a dedicated campaign where several… Continue reading Operation Muskaan’ brings a smile on their faces
Madhubani art comes alive on face masks
News: The Madhubani art is coming alive after artists are using the art for making masks. Facts: Madhubani painting is also referred as Mithila Art as it originated in the Mithila region of Bihar. Characteristics: The painting is done using fingers, twigs, brushes and nib-pens, wherein sketches are made with folk motifs of Mithila.It is… Continue reading Madhubani art comes alive on face masks
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 and Human Development Initiative(OPHI) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme. Aim: To provide a comprehensive picture of global trends in multidimensional poverty. Title of the report: Charting pathways out of multidimensional poverty:… Continue reading 273 million Indians out of poverty in 10 years
India registers a steep decline in maternal mortality ratio
News: The Office of the Registrar General’s Sample Registration System(SRS) has released a special bulletin on Maternal Mortality in India 2016-18. Facts: Maternal Mortality Ratio(MMR): The Maternal Mortality Ratio(MMR) in India has declined to 113 in 2016-18 from 122 in 2015-17 and 130 in 2014-2016. Highest MMR: Assam had the highest MMR in the country… Continue reading India registers a steep decline in maternal mortality ratio
India’s population may peak by 2047: Lancet
News: Lancet has released a study on world population trends in 195 countries. Facts: The study was conducted by the researchers at the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation(IHME). The researchers used data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Global Burden of Disease Study is a comprehensive regional and… Continue reading India’s population may peak by 2047: Lancet
First indigenous vaccine for infant pneumonia approved
News: The Drug Controller General of India(DCGI) has approved the first fully indigenously developed conjugate vaccine for pneumonia developed by the Serum Institute of India,Pune. Facts: Pneumonia: It is an infection in one or both lungs.The infection causes inflammation in the air sacs in your lungs which are called alveoli.The alveoli fill with fluid or… Continue reading First indigenous vaccine for infant pneumonia approved
Achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 in doubt, UN report warns
News: The report titled “State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World” has been released. Facts: The report is jointly produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF), UN World Food Programme(WFP) and World Health Organization(WHO). Aim: To produce most authoritative global study on… Continue reading Achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 in doubt, UN report warns
Maldives, Sri Lanka eliminate measles and rubella, ahead of 2023 target
News: Maldives and Sri Lanka have become the first two countries in the World Health Organisation’s South-East Asian Region (WHO SEAR) to have eliminated both measles and rubella ahead of the 2023 deadline. Facts: Criteria: A country is verified as having eliminated measles and rubella when there is no evidence of endemic transmission of the… Continue reading Maldives, Sri Lanka eliminate measles and rubella, ahead of 2023 target
Prime minister performed Sindhu Darshan at Ladakh’s Nimu
News: Prime Minister performed Sindhu Darshan puja at Nimu, the forward brigade place in Ladakh. Facts: Sindhu Darshan festival: It is celebrated along the banks of the River Indus (River Sindhu) in Ladakh every year on the day of Guru Purnima (full moon day). Significance: Thes festival is also called as Singhe Kebab Festival and… Continue reading Prime minister performed Sindhu Darshan at Ladakh’s Nimu
