News:Nagoba Jatara festival is being celebrated by the Mesram Raj Gonds and Pardhans in Telangana State. Facts: About Nagoba Jatara: Nagoba Jatara is a tribal festival held in Adilabad district,Telangana, India. It is the second biggest tribal carnival and celebrated by Mesaram clan of Gond tribes for 10 days. The Gusadi Dance performance by dancers… Continue reading Nagoba Jatara Festival
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.
India helps Maldives tackle measles outbreak
News: India dispatched over 30,000 doses of measles and rubella (MR) vaccine to the Maldives. Facts: Measles and Rubella Measles and Rubella (German measles) are a contagious viral disease that is spread by contact with an infected person through coughing and sneezing. Measles is caused by Rubeola virus and Rubella is caused by Rubella virus.… Continue reading India helps Maldives tackle measles outbreak
National Girl Child Day
News: Since 2008, the National Girl Child Day is celebrated in India every year on January 24 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development Objectives: Highlight the inequalities faced by girls in the country Promote awareness about the rights of a girl child Generate awareness on the importance of girl education, health, and nutrition.… Continue reading National Girl Child Day
India ranks low at 76th place on global Social Mobility Index
News: World Economic Forum has released its maiden Social Mobility Index Facts: Social Mobility: It is a change in social status relative to one’s current social location within a given society. WEF defines social mobility as the ability of a child to experience a better life than their parents. Social Mobility Index: It measures 82… Continue reading India ranks low at 76th place on global Social Mobility Index
Explained: The Pulse Polio Programme and why India still runs it
News:Recently,Rashtrapati Bhavan became the site of a polio vaccination drive, to mark the beginning of this year’s Pulse Polio Programme. Facts: About Polio: Polio is an acute infectious disease caused by polio virus.The virus is a human enterovirus of the Picornaviridae.Polio mainly affects children under 5 years of age. It is transmitted from one person… Continue reading Explained: The Pulse Polio Programme and why India still runs it
CARA celebrates 5th Annual Day
News:Central Adoption Resource Authority(CARA) has celebrated its 5th Annual Day in New Delhi. Facts: About CARA: Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is a statutory body of Ministry of Women & Child Development,Government of India. It functions as the nodal body for adoption of Indian children and is mandated to monitor and regulate in-country and inter-country… Continue reading CARA celebrates 5th Annual Day
WHO releases Global Health Challenges for 2020
News:The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a list of 13 urgent global health challenges for 2020. Facts: About the 13 challenges: Climate Crisis Delivering Health in Conflict and Crisis Healthcare Equality Expanding Access to Medicines Infectious Diseases Preparing for Epidemics Dangerous Products like unsafe food, and unhealthy diets Investing in People Who Defend Our Health… Continue reading WHO releases Global Health Challenges for 2020
Bhil tribe termed alcoholic, criminal-minded in MPPSC exam
News:Recently,the controversial references to the Bhil tribe by Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission(MPPSC) has received severe criticism from civil society groups. Facts: About Bhil Tribe: The word Bhil is derived from the Billu which mean Bows.They are mostly found in Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan. The Bhil tribes have been… Continue reading Bhil tribe termed alcoholic, criminal-minded in MPPSC exam
Assam’s Rongali Bihu artists decry order on cheque payments
News:Assam’s Goods and Services Tax authority has asked the Bihu committees to make all transactions through cheques during the Bihu festival.If complied with,the artistes would have to pay 18% GST. Facts: About Bihu festival: Assamese Bihu is one of the most important cultural festivals of Assam, which celebrates the change in seasons. It mainly caters… Continue reading Assam’s Rongali Bihu artists decry order on cheque payments
Annual Status of Education Report Flags Poor Learning Outcomes in Schools
News: NGO Pratham released the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER 2018) Facts: Key ASER 2018 (Rural) findings Enrolment: Since 2007, the enrolment of children for the age group 6 to 14 has been above 95%. 1% of children in the 15-16 age group are not in school. Learning Levels: Five-year-old children in private schools… Continue reading Annual Status of Education Report Flags Poor Learning Outcomes in Schools
