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
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.
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
India may miss nutrition targets
News:The Global Nutrition Report 2020 has been released. Facts: The Global Nutrition Report was conceived following the first Nutrition for Growth Initiative Summit (N4G) in 2013.The first report was published in 2014. It is a multi-stakeholder initiative, consisting of a Stakeholder Group, Independent Expert Group and Report Secretariat. It acts as a report card on… Continue reading India may miss nutrition targets
Tying up with Todas to keep the virus at bay
News:The Todas Artisans from the Nilgiris are producing masks with exquisite embroidery for the Health Care workers to fight against Coronavirus pandemic. Facts: The Todas are the tribal pastoral people who live in the Nilgiri Hills of southern India. They speak a Dravidian language but their language has no written form and for the most… Continue reading Tying up with Todas to keep the virus at bay
Sample Registration System(SRS):Data Related to Birth and Death Rate
News:Registrar General of India has released data related to birth rate, death rate and infant mortality rate in its Sample Registration System(SRS) bulletin for 2018.The rates are calculated per one thousand of the population. Facts: Birth Rate:It is a crude measure of fertility of a population and a crucial determinant of population growth. It has… Continue reading Sample Registration System(SRS):Data Related to Birth and Death Rate
NGMA to commemorate the birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore
News:National Gallery of Modern Art organised the Virtual Tour titled “Gurudev – Journey of the Maestro through his visual vocabulary” to commemorate the 159th birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. Facts: Rabindranath Tagore(1861-1941) known as ‘Gurudev’ was a poet, novelist and painter. He was the first Indian to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature… Continue reading NGMA to commemorate the birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore
Chithirai festival at Madurai Meenakshi temple
News:Chithirai festival at the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai has cancelled most of its rituals and ceremonies.But the celestial wedding will be performed in a simple way in the first corridor of the sanctum sanctorum by four priests. Facts: Chithirai Festival:It is an annual festival celebrated at Meenakshi Temple in Madurai,Tamil Nadu. The festival lasts for… Continue reading Chithirai festival at Madurai Meenakshi temple
Prime minister to address Buddha Purnima celebrations
News:Indian Prime Minister will participate in the Buddha Purnima celebrations. Facts: Buddha Purnima also known as Vesak Purnima is the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. The day commemorates birth, enlightenment and Death (or Parinirvana) of Lord Buddha, all of which is said to have taken place on the same day. The… Continue reading Prime minister to address Buddha Purnima celebrations
