News:Pharma major Novartis and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) have signed a collaboration and licence agreement to jointly develop LXE408, as a potential new oral treatment for Kala Azar. Facts: About Kala Azar: Kala-azar also known as Visceral leishmaniasis(VL) is caused by the protozoan parasite of genus Leishmania. It is spread to humans… Continue reading Global clinical trial for drug to treat Kala Azar to take place in 2021
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.
Siddhant Shikhamani Granth
News:The Prime Minister has released the translated version of the Shri Siddhant Shikhamani Granth in 19 languages and launched a mobile app of the Granth. Facts: About Siddhant Shikhamani: Siddhantha Shikhamani is a religious scripture of the Panchacharya tradition of Veerashaivas also known as Lingayatism. The scripture was written in Sanskrit and gives an elaboration… Continue reading Siddhant Shikhamani Granth
Herath Festival
News:The Prime Minister has greeted the people on the occasion of the Herath festival. Facts: About the festival: The word Herath comes from the Sanskrit word Hararatri or the Night or Hara (another name of Lord Shiva).It is one of the biggest festivals of Kashmiri Pandits. The festival is marked by a night of praying… Continue reading Herath Festival
CHILDLINE India Foundation(CIF)
News:According to the data from Childline India Foundation,one in every 10 calls made to the child emergency helpline 1098 was of child abuse. Facts: Key takeaways from the data: The largest number of phone calls were made to seek intervention for Child abuse cases followed by those pertaining to child labour , education , runaways… Continue reading CHILDLINE India Foundation(CIF)
Sammakka Saralamma Jatara
News:Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is being celebrated in the State of Telangana. Facts: About the festival: Sammakka Saralamma Jatara also known as Medaram Jatara is a tribal festival held biennially in the state of Telangana.It is a State Festival of Telangana. The festival commemorates the fight of a mother and daughter, Sammakka and Saralamma, with the… Continue reading Sammakka Saralamma Jatara
Asur Tribe
News:The Asur tribe has been using mobile radio to transmit local news and songs which is helping them revive the dying tribal language. Facts: About the tribe: Asur Tribe are an Austroasiatic ethnic group living primarily in the Indian state of Jharkhand. They are included in the list of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups(PVTG’s). They speak… Continue reading Asur Tribe
Kambala
News:Recently,Srinivas Gowda competing in a kambala event has covered 100m in 9.55 seconds ahead of Jamaican Usain Bolt’s world record of 9.58 seconds. Facts: About Kambala: Kambala is an annual festival celebrated in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. The festival involves the traditional buffalo race generally held from November to March. The buffaloes are… Continue reading Kambala
Conservation plan for Konark temple soon, says Culture Minister
News:Union Culture Minister has said that a plan to restore the Konark Sun temple in Odisha would be drawn up soon. Facts: About Konark Sun Temple: Konark Sun Temple is located in East Odisha near the sacred city of Puri, Odisha. It was built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I (AD 1238-1264) of… Continue reading Conservation plan for Konark temple soon, says Culture Minister
Chindu Yakshaganam
News:The traditional theatre Chindu Yakshaganam is being performed in the state of Telangana. Facts: About Chindu Yakshaganam: Chindu Yakshaganam also called Chindu Bhagavatam is a traditional theatre art form performed in Telangana.The art is mainly performed by the Chindu Madiga community, The artform is very similar to Yakshaganam, a traditional theatre form particular to Karnataka.… Continue reading Chindu Yakshaganam
National Deworming Day(NDD)
News:The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is conducting the tenth round of National Deworming Day(NDD). Facts: About National Deworming Day(NDD): The National Deworming Day(NDD) is observed bi-annually since 2015 on 10th February and 10th August in all states and UTs followed by mop-up activities. Objective:To reduce the prevalence of Soil Transmitted Helminths(STH) commonly… Continue reading National Deworming Day(NDD)
