News:UNICEF has released a report titled “Adolescents, Diets and Nutrition: Growing Well in a Changing World”. Facts: About the report: The report has been released in association with the NITI Aayog.The report is based on the recently released Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey(CNNS). The Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey(CNSS) is the first ever survey of its kind.The… Continue reading Adolescents,Diets and Nutrition:Growing Well in a Changing World Report
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.
National Health Profile(NHP)
News:Union Health Minister has released the 14th National Health Profile (NHP),2019. Facts: About the National Health Profile: The National Health Profile(NHP) has been prepared by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI). The National Health Profile was first published in 2005.Ever since the profile has been released every year. The profile provides information on demographic,… Continue reading National Health Profile(NHP)
Lymphatic Filariasis
News:Union minister for Health and Family Welfare has organized National Symposium on United to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis. Facts: About Lymphatic Filariasis: Lymphatic filariasis is commonly known as elephantiasis.It is a neglected tropical disease. There are three different filarial species that can cause lymphatic filariasis in humans. Most of infections worldwide are caused by Wuchereria bancrofti.In… Continue reading Lymphatic Filariasis
2 out of 3 wild poliovirus strains have been eradicated, says WHO
News:On the World Polio Day,independent Global Commission for the Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication(GCC) has declared that wild poliovirus type 3(WPV3) has been eradicated worldwide. Facts: About Polio: Polio is an acute infectious disease caused by polio virus.The virus is a human enterovirus of the Picornaviridae. It is transmitted from one person to another by oral… Continue reading 2 out of 3 wild poliovirus strains have been eradicated, says WHO
Feed Our Future
News:The United Nations World Food Programme(WFP) has launched a cinema advertisement campaign ‘Feed Our Future’ for India. Facts: About the Feed Our Future: The campaign aims to raise awareness and take steps against hunger and malnutrition in India. The purpose of the campaign is also to build a curiosity in the audience to search ‘ShareTheMeal’… Continue reading Feed Our Future
Annual Crime in India Report 2017
News:The annual Crime in India Report 2017 has been published by the National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB). Facts: Key takeaways from the report: In 2017,there was an increase of 3.6% in registration of cases over 2016. Delhi witnessed the highest crime rate in the country with 1,050 Indian Penal Code(IPC) crime incidents per lakh of the… Continue reading Annual Crime in India Report 2017
National Milk Sample Safety Quality Survey
News:Food Safety and Standard Authority of India(FSSAI) has released the National Milk Sample Safety Quality Survey. Facts: Key takeaways from the survey: The survey has found that milk samples from Telangana followed by Madhya Pradesh and Kerala has shown the highest number of cases of adulteration. The problem of Aflatoxin-M1 is more dominant in processed… Continue reading National Milk Sample Safety Quality Survey
Global Tuberculosis (TB) Report, 2019
News: World Health Organization (WHO) has released Global Tuberculosis (TB) Report, 2019. The report provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the TB epidemic. Facts: Key highlights from Global TB Report, 2019 Global Between 2015 and 2018, only 6.3 per cent TB cases showed a cumulative decline. The global decline in the total number of… Continue reading Global Tuberculosis (TB) Report, 2019
India halved its poverty rate since 1990s: World Bank
News: The World Bank said that India has halved its poverty rate since the 1990s and achieved a seven plus growth rate over the last 15 years. Facts: Key observations made by World Bank India has achieved annual growth exceeding 7% over the last 15 years. India’s growth is expected to continue and elimination of… Continue reading India halved its poverty rate since 1990s: World Bank
World Food Day
News: United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has said in a booklet that people globally should eat healthy diets for a zero hunger world. The booklet has been released ahead of World Food Day on October 16. Facts: About World Food Day World Food Day is celebrated every year on 16 October in… Continue reading World Food Day
