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
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.
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
Jyotiba Phule
News:The Vice President of India has paid homage to Jyotiba Phule on the occasion of Phule’s Jayanti. Facts: Mahatma Jyotirao Govindrao Phule also known as Jyotiba Phule was an Indian social activist, thinker, anti-caste social reformer and writer from Maharashtra. Contributions: Female Education:Jyotiba Phule and his wife, Savitribai Phule were pioneers of women education in… Continue reading Jyotiba Phule
Jallianwala Bagh Incident
News:13th April 2020 marks the 101st anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in Amritsar. Facts: The Jallianwala Bagh massacre also known as the Amritsar Massacre took place on 13th April 1919 under the command of General Dyer who ordered firing against the protestors who were gathered at Jallianwala Bagh to condemn the arrest of two… Continue reading Jallianwala Bagh Incident
[Prelims 2020] [Part 2/4] List of Indices and Reports: Social-related: HDI, HCI, GSNI, GHI, MPI and more
Dear Students, In this post, we will discuss important Social-related reports and indices released by international organizations since the 2018-19. [read more] This is the 2nd part of a 4-series of posts on Important Reports and Indices. For Part 1– Click here List of Social-related Reports and Indices Reports/Indices Details Human Development Index 2019 Published… Continue reading [Prelims 2020] [Part 2/4] List of Indices and Reports: Social-related: HDI, HCI, GSNI, GHI, MPI and more
Explained:Tablighi Jamaat
News:Several people have tested positive for COVID-19 from among 4,000 who had gathered in Delhi’s Markaz Nizamuddin, the headquarters of the Tablighi Jamaat. Facts: Tablighi Jamaat:It is a conservative Muslim organisation which aims to reach out to ordinary Muslims and revive their faith particularly in matters of ritual, dress and personal behaviour. Origin:Launched by Maulana… Continue reading Explained:Tablighi Jamaat
Tribal Lockdown Rituals
News:Tribes in Arunachal Pradesh have revived indigenous lockdown rituals to contain the spread of COVID-19. Facts: Galos Tribe: It is one of the 26 major Scheduled tribes of Arunachal Pradesh that dominate West Siang district. It practices the Arr-Rinam ritual which imposes lockdown for 48 hours whenever an epidemic strikes. Adi Tribe: The Adi tribe… Continue reading Tribal Lockdown Rituals
