News: The World Day Against Child Labour (WDACL) is being observed on 12 June. Facts: It was started in 2002 by International Labour Organisation(ILO) to raise awareness and prevent child labour. Theme: COVID-19: Protect children from child labour now more than ever. Additional Facts: UN Sustainable Development Goal Target 8.7: It calls for an end… Continue reading World Day Against Child Labour
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.
Gujarat, Goa, Chandigarh lead India’s food safety index
News: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released the second State Food Safety Index. Facts: The index was released on the occasion of World Food Safety Day with the theme “Food Safety is everyone’s business”. It ranks states on five parameters of food safety: a) human resources and institutional data b) compliance… Continue reading Gujarat, Goa, Chandigarh lead India’s food safety index
Govt sets up task force to study maternal mortality rate
News: Ministry of Women and Child Development has constituted a task force to examine issues related to age of motherhood, lowering Maternal Mortality Rate and improvement of nutritional levels.The task force is being headed by Ms.Jaya Jaitly.
NGMA to organise virtual tour to mark Ramkinkar Baij’s 115th birth anniversary
News: The Ministry of Culture’s National Gallery of Modern Art will organise a virtual tour to commemorate the 115th Birth Anniversary of Ramkinkar Baij. Facts: Ramkinkar Baij(1906-1980) was an iconic sculptor, painter and a graphic artist. He studied at Kala Bhavana, the art school at Santiniketan and was under the guidance of Nandalal Bose. He… Continue reading NGMA to organise virtual tour to mark Ramkinkar Baij’s 115th birth anniversary
Karnataka govt. takes efforts to solve mystery over birthplace of Purandara Dasa
News:Department of Archaeology in Karnataka will commence field research work to explore archaeological evidence that may put an end to speculations regarding the birthplace of Purandara Dasa. Facts: Purandara Dasa was a Haridasa (meaning servant of Lord Hari or Lord Krishna), a renowned composer of Carnatic music, a Vaishnava poet, saint and a social reformer.… Continue reading Karnataka govt. takes efforts to solve mystery over birthplace of Purandara Dasa
Maharashtra: Katkari tribal youths bring benefits of Giloy to doorsteps in Shahpur
News:A group of Tribal Youth from Katkari community came together to market Giloy through Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana. Facts: Giloy is an Ayurvedic herb used in the medicines to treat various kinds of fever (viral fever, malaria) as well as diabetes. Katkari Tribe: The Katkari are primarily located in the state of Maharashtra and… Continue reading Maharashtra: Katkari tribal youths bring benefits of Giloy to doorsteps in Shahpur
UN praises LGBTQI initiative
News:United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth has listed Manipur’s ‘khudol’(gift) among the top 10 global initiatives for an inclusive fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Facts: Khudol (gifts) is a people lead initiative implemented by Ya_All, an Imphal-based NGO. Aim: To ensure food, health and hygiene of the LGBTQI+ community, people living with HIV, daily-wage earners,… Continue reading UN praises LGBTQI initiative
Government of India launches scheme for 100 % solarisation of Konark sun temple & Konark town
News:Government of India has launched a scheme for 100% solarisation of Konark sun temple and Konark town in Odisha. Facts: Objective: To develop the historical Sun temple town of Konark in Odisha as ‘Surya Nagri’ and to convey a message of synergy between the modern use of solar energy and the ancient Sun Temple. Implementation:… Continue reading Government of India launches scheme for 100 % solarisation of Konark sun temple & Konark town
GI tag for Thanjavur Netti and Arumbavur Wood carving
News:Geographical Indication Registry of India has accorded Geographical Indication(GI) tag to Thanjavur Netti and Arumbavur Wood carving from Tamil Nadu. Facts: Thanjavur Netti: Thanjavur Netti Works (Thanjavur Pith Work) is made from Netti (pith) from a marshy plant called as Aeschynomene Aspera. This is a traditional art form and has been transferred from one generation… Continue reading GI tag for Thanjavur Netti and Arumbavur Wood carving
GI tag for Jharkhand’s Sohrai Khovar painting, Telangana’s Telia Rumal
News:Geographical Indication Registry of India has accorded Geographical Indication(GI) tag to Sohrai Khovar painting and Telia Rumal. Facts: Sohrai Khovar: It is a traditional and ritualistic mural painting practised by local tribal women in Hazaribagh,Jharkhand. It is mostly practised during local harvest and marriage seasons using local, naturally available soils of different colours available in… Continue reading GI tag for Jharkhand’s Sohrai Khovar painting, Telangana’s Telia Rumal
