News:The World Malaria Day is observed on April 25 every year by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Facts: Background: It was established in 2007 at the 60th session of the World Health Assembly 2020 Theme: “Zero malaria starts with me”. Additional Facts: Malaria: It is a disease caused by Plasmodium parasites that are transmitted to… Continue reading World Malaria Day 2020
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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.
Basava Jayanthi
News:The Prime minister has greeted the people on the occasion of Basava Jayanthi,the Birth anniversary of Lord Basaveshwara. Facts: Basavanna was a 12th-century philosopher, founding saint of the Lingayat sect, Kannada poet and social reformer during the reign of the Kalachuri-dynasty king Bijjala I in Karnataka. Contributions: He rejected gender or social discrimination, superstitions and… Continue reading Basava Jayanthi
Ambubachi Mela
News:The Annual Ambubachi Mela in Assam will not be organised this year due to Coronavirus pandemic. Facts: Ambubachi Mela is held at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. The festival is celebrated to mark the annual menstruation of the presiding Goddess Kamakhya. Significance:The ritualistic fair celebrating the goddess period is one of the reasons why… Continue reading Ambubachi Mela
Khudai Khidmatgar
News:It’s 90 years since Peshawar’s Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre in which several Khudai Khidmatgar movement protestors were killed by the British soldiers. Facts: Khudai Khidmatgar(Red Shirt movement) was a non-violent movement against the British occupation of the Indian subcontinent. It was led by Abdul Ghaffar Khan, a Pashtun freedom fighter in the North-West Frontier Province.… Continue reading Khudai Khidmatgar
Khongjom Day
News:Manipur government has commemorated ‘ Khongjom Day’ at Khongjom War Memorial Complex. Facts: Khongjom Day is marked to pay tribute to the warriors who fought in the 1891 Anglo-Manipur war. The Anglo-Manipur was an armed conflict between British Government and the Kingdom of Manipur.The battle was fought at Kheba hills of Khongjom in Manipur which… Continue reading Khongjom Day
Global Report on Food Crises 2020
News:The Global Report on Food Crises 2020 has been released by the Global Network against Food Crises. Facts: Aim: To provide an analysis of the drivers that are contributing to food crises across the globe and examines how the COVID-19 pandemic might contribute to their perpetuation or deterioration. Additional Facts: Global Network against Food Crises:… Continue reading Global Report on Food Crises 2020
Thrissur Pooram festival
News:Thrissur Pooram festival has been cancelled for the first time due to Coronavirus pandemic. Facts: Thrissur Pooram also known as mother of all festivals is a seven day annual Hindu festival conducted in Kerala. It was started in the 18th Century by Sakthan Thampuran, the Maharaja of erstwhile Kochi. During the festival, Paramekkavu Devi temple… Continue reading Thrissur Pooram festival
Explained:Who are Nihangs?
News:In Punjab, a group of Nihangs attacked a police personnel in the wake of lockdown due to Coronavirus pandemic. Facts: Nihang:It is an order of Sikh warriors characterised by blue robes, antiquated arms and decorated turbans. Origin:They are believed to have originated either from Akali Dal started by Guru Hargobind or from Fateh Singh and… Continue reading Explained:Who are Nihangs?
Ambedkar Jayanti
News:On 14 April 2019, the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar has been celebrated. Facts: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was born on 14 April 1891 in Mhow, Central Province (now Madhya Pradesh). He was India’s first Law Minister and was Chairman of the Drafting Committee for the new Constitution. Contributions: Mahad Satyagraha: It was led by… Continue reading Ambedkar Jayanti
Meru Jatra Festival
News:Odisha’s Ganjam district administration has banned the Meru Jatra festival and congregations due to Covid-19. Facts: Meru Jatra marks the end of the 21-day-long festival of penance named ‘Danda Nata’. Danda Nata Festival: It is a 21-day long seasonal folk dance festival that is celebrated in the month of ‘Chaitra’. During the festival, people who… Continue reading Meru Jatra Festival
