News: Global Hunger Index 2019 has been released. Facts: About Global Hunger Index (GHI) It is a peer-reviewed annual report, jointly published by Ireland’s Concern Worldwide and Germany’s Welthungerhilfe. It calculates the levels of hunger and under nutrition worldwide. The index was first published in 2006. It was initially published by the International Food Policy… Continue reading Global Hunger Index 2019
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.
Effect of Mother’s Education on Child’s Nutritional Status
News: The Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNSS) has shown a direct correlation between mothers’ education and the well-being of children. Facts: With higher levels of schooling in a mother, children received better diets. Only 11.4% of children of mothers with no schooling received adequately diverse meals, while 31.8% whose mothers finished Class XII received diverse… Continue reading Effect of Mother’s Education on Child’s Nutritional Status
HIV-AIDS
News: According to Mizoram State AIDS Control Society (MSACS), Mizoram reports nine positive cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) a day. Facts: HIV-AIDS HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks cells that help the body fight infection, making a person more vulnerable to other infections and diseases. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome… Continue reading HIV-AIDS
Kayakalp awards
News:Union Health and Family Welfare Minister has presented the kayakalp Awards. Facts: Under A category,the first prize of Rs 3 crore was given to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS),Delhi. In the group B category, the winner was Shri Vinoba Bhave Civil Hospital (VBCH),Silvassa winning ₹2 crore. About Kayakalp Awards: The Kayakalp Award… Continue reading Kayakalp awards
Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (SUMAN) scheme
News:Union Minister for Health along with several State Health Ministers launched Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (SUMAN) initiative for Zero Preventable Maternal and Newborn Deaths. Facts: About SUMAN: The scheme aims to provide dignified and quality health care at no cost to every woman and newborn visiting a public health facility in order to bring down maternal… Continue reading Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (SUMAN) scheme
WHO India Country Cooperation Strategy 2019–2023
(WHO) India Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) 2019–2023: A Time of Transition” Facts: About Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS): It provides a strategic roadmap for WHO to work with the Government of India towards achieving its health sector goals, in improving the health of its population and bringing in transformative changes in the health sector. Focus Areas:… Continue reading WHO India Country Cooperation Strategy 2019–2023
National Nutrition Survey
News: The Government of India has released the first-ever comprehensive National Nutrition Survey. Facts: About the National Nutrition Survey: The survey has been conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to measure malnutrition. The survey recorded not only micronutrient deficiencies but also details of non-communicable diseases… Continue reading National Nutrition Survey
Swachh Survekshan Grameen Awards 2019
News:Prime Minister will present the Swachh Survekshan Grameen Awards 2019 to top ranked states and districts. Facts: About About Swachh Survekshan Grameen: Swachh Survekshan Grameen provide national ranking of all districts and States of India on the basis of quantitative and qualitative sanitation (Swachhata) parameters. The rankings are based on taking into account a set… Continue reading Swachh Survekshan Grameen Awards 2019
Pneumoconiosis
News: Rajasthan has announced the creation of a Pneumoconiosis Fund. Facts: About Pneumoconiosis Fund: The fund will be majorly financed by money from the District Mineral Foundation (DMF). The fund will be operating Rajasthan’s Social Justice and Empowerment Department The fund will be used to finance a comprehensive policy on Pneumoconiosis, recently released by the… Continue reading Pneumoconiosis
International Day for Older Persons
News: The President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind has conferred the “Vayoshreshtha Samman-2019” to mark ‘International Day of older Persons’. Facts: About Vayoshreshtha Samman The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment decided in the year 2005 to confer Vayoshreshtha Sammans to eminent senior citizens and Institutions in recognition for their service to elderly persons,… Continue reading International Day for Older Persons
