News: The Global Status Report on Preventing Violence Against Children 2020 has been released. Facts: About the report: It was published by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, UNESCO, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on Violence against Children and the End Violence Partnership. Purpose: It is a first of its kind report… Continue reading One billion children experience violence every year:UN 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.
World Refugee Day 2020
News: United Nations World Refugee Day is observed every year on June 20. Facts: World Refugee Day: It is observed since 2000 to celebrate the stories and contributions of refugees. Nodal agency: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Theme: “Every Action Counts”. Additional Facts: Refugee: According to the United Nations 1951 Refugee Convention, people… Continue reading World Refugee Day 2020
Amid pandemic, traditional art of ‘talamaddale’ goes digital
News: The traditional art of ‘talamaddale’, a variant of Yakshagana theatre has gone digital in times of COVID-19 pandemic. Facts: Tala-Maddale: It is an ancient form of performance dialogue or debate performance in Southern India in the Karavali and Malnad regions of Karnataka and Kerala. The artform is a derived form of Yakshagana—a classical dance… Continue reading Amid pandemic, traditional art of ‘talamaddale’ goes digital
Odisha’s unique festival Raja Parba begins
News: The Prime Minister has greeted the people of Odisha on the occasion of Raja Parba Festival. Facts: Raja Parba: It is a three-day unique festival in Odisha celebrating the onset of monsoon and the earth’s womanhood.It is believed that during this time the Mother Earth or Bhudevi undergoes menstruation.
World Day Against Child Labour
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
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
