News:Minister of State (Health and Family Welfare) has informed Rajya Sabha about the National Population Policy,2000. Facts: About National Population Policy,2000: The policy reaffirms the Government commitment towards voluntary and informed choice approach and achievement of replacement level of fertility by simultaneously addressing the issues of contraception, maternal health and child survival. The medium-term objective… Continue reading National Population Policy
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.
Only 7 in 100 anganwadi beneficiaries are in cities
News:According to Right to Information(RTI) query,for every 100 anganwadi beneficiaries in the country,only seven are in urban areas. Facts: There are a total of 7.95 crore beneficiaries of the anganwadi scheme in the country as on September 30,2019. However,only 55 lakh were registered at urban anganwadis.This is because of an acute paucity of anganwadi centres… Continue reading Only 7 in 100 anganwadi beneficiaries are in cities
One in 10 Indians will develop cancer during their lifetime: WHO report
News: WHO and International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) have released two reports to mark World Cancer Day (4 February): “Report on Cancer: Setting priorities, investing wisely and providing care for all” and “World Cancer Report: Cancer research for cancer prevention” Facts: Key takeaways: World Cancer Report: Cancer research for cancer prevention Global: In… Continue reading One in 10 Indians will develop cancer during their lifetime: WHO report
10% Indians to develop cancer, 1 in 15 will die of disease:WHO
News:The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a report on World Cancer Day. Facts: About the report: The report aims to set the global agenda on cancer, mobilise stakeholders and help countries set priorities for investing in cancer control and universal health coverage. Report on India: One in 10 Indians will develop cancer during their lifetime… Continue reading 10% Indians to develop cancer, 1 in 15 will die of disease:WHO
Budget 2020: Social sector push with enhanced allocations for welfare schemes
Facts: Social Welfare: Key Highlights 14% increase in the budget allocation for ministry of social justice and empowerment and a 7.5% increase in that of tribal affairs ministry. Programmes that have seen the highest increase include pre matric scholarships for children of workers involved in manual scavenging (400%), fellowships for OBCs (71.4%) and overseas fellowships… Continue reading Budget 2020: Social sector push with enhanced allocations for welfare schemes
Explained:Meet the poets the FM quoted in her Budget speech
News:The Finance Minister has quoted four poets in her Budget speech namely Pt. Dinanath Nadim, Avvaiyar, Thiruvalluvar and Kalidas. Facts: About Dinanath Nadim: Dinanath Nadim was born in 1916.He wrote in Kashmiri, Hindi and Urdu. He received the Sahitya Akademi award in 1986 for his opera Shuhul Kull (The Shady Tree). Well-known works : Vitasta… Continue reading Explained:Meet the poets the FM quoted in her Budget speech
Beijing Platform for Action
News:To mark 25 years of the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action, Ministry of Women & Child Development(MWCD) has organized a National Consultation on the Review of Beijing+25. Facts: About Beijing Platform for Action: The Beijing Declaration was a resolution adopted by the United Nations(UN) at the end of the Fourth World Conference on… Continue reading Beijing Platform for Action
Economic Survey 2019-2020: Social Infrastructure, Employment and Human Development
News: The Economic Survey 2019-2020 highlights the government’s commitment to social wellbeing in India. Key Highlights: Expenditure on social services by the Centre and States (as a proportion of GDP): Increased from 6.2% in 2014-15 to 7.7% in 2019-20. India’s ranking in Human Development Index: Improved to 129 in 2018 from 130 in 2017. With… Continue reading Economic Survey 2019-2020: Social Infrastructure, Employment and Human Development
Explained: What makes WHO declare a disease outbreak a public health emergency
News:The World Health Organization(WHO) has declared coronavirus a public health emergency of international concern(PHEIC). Facts: About Public Health Emergency of International Concern(PHEIC): It is defined as an extraordinary event that constitutes a public health risk to other States through the international spread of the disease and potentially requires a coordinated international response. The responsibility of… Continue reading Explained: What makes WHO declare a disease outbreak a public health emergency
Karnataka anti-superstition law
News:Karnataka Government has formally notified the Karnataka Prevention and Eradication of Inhuman Evil Practices and Black Magic Act,2017. Facts: Key provisions of the act: The act bans performing any black magic, inhumane act and evil practices in search of treasure or bounty, tantric acts. The practices such as barring menstruating women from entering houses of… Continue reading Karnataka anti-superstition law
