News:Union Culture Minister has said that a plan to restore the Konark Sun temple in Odisha would be drawn up soon. Facts: About Konark Sun Temple: Konark Sun Temple is located in East Odisha near the sacred city of Puri, Odisha. It was built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I (AD 1238-1264) of… Continue reading Conservation plan for Konark temple soon, says Culture Minister
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.
Chindu Yakshaganam
News:The traditional theatre Chindu Yakshaganam is being performed in the state of Telangana. Facts: About Chindu Yakshaganam: Chindu Yakshaganam also called Chindu Bhagavatam is a traditional theatre art form performed in Telangana.The art is mainly performed by the Chindu Madiga community, The artform is very similar to Yakshaganam, a traditional theatre form particular to Karnataka.… Continue reading Chindu Yakshaganam
National Deworming Day(NDD)
News:The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is conducting the tenth round of National Deworming Day(NDD). Facts: About National Deworming Day(NDD): The National Deworming Day(NDD) is observed bi-annually since 2015 on 10th February and 10th August in all states and UTs followed by mop-up activities. Objective:To reduce the prevalence of Soil Transmitted Helminths(STH) commonly… Continue reading National Deworming Day(NDD)
Maharashtra records highest number of missing women:NCRB
News:National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB) has released the data on the missing children and women trafficking. Facts: Key takeaways from the Data: The common causes of trafficking are sexual exploitation, child labour and domestic help. The highest trafficking was observed from the cities of Mumbai and Kolkata. Maharashtra reported the maximum number of missing women and… Continue reading Maharashtra records highest number of missing women:NCRB
Guru Ravidas Jayanti being celebrated across country
News:Guru Ravidas Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Sant Ravidas is being celebrated across the country on February 9th,2020. Facts: About Guru Ravidas: Guru Ravidas was a 14th century saint and reformer of the Bhakti movement in North India. He was born as a member of an untouchable leather-working Chamar caste. He gained prominence due to… Continue reading Guru Ravidas Jayanti being celebrated across country
Emergency Response Sanitation Units(ERSUs)
News:The Maharashtra government has directed all civic bodies in the state to set up Emergency Response Sanitation Units(ERSUs) to ensure safeguards for sanitation workers who clean manholes and sewers. Facts: About ERSUs: The municipal commissioner of the civic body concerned will be the Responsible Sanitation Authority(RSA).The unit would be headed by a senior civic officer… Continue reading Emergency Response Sanitation Units(ERSUs)
Swadhar Greh Scheme
News:The Minister of Women and Child Development has informed the Lok Sabha about the implementation of the Swadhar Greh Scheme. Facts About Swadhar Greh Scheme: Launched by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2002. Aim:To provide a supportive institutional framework such as shelter, food clothing for women victims of difficult circumstances so… Continue reading Swadhar Greh Scheme
Explained:Who was Kaka Hathrasi,the poet PM Modi quoted in Parliament
News:Recently,the Prime Minister had quoted Poet Kaka Hathrasi during the reply to the Motion of Thanks. Facts: About Kaka Hathrasi: Kaka Hathrasi was born in 1906.He was a Hindi satirist and humorist poet of India. He was awarded Padma Shri by the Government of India in the year 1985. Apart from humour,he also wrote on… Continue reading Explained:Who was Kaka Hathrasi,the poet PM Modi quoted in Parliament
Brihadeshwara Temple
News:The consecration(Kumbhabhishekam) ceremony was recently held at the Brihadisvara Temple after 23 years in Thanjavur,Tamil Nadu. Facts: Background: The ceremony was held after the Madras High Court settled argument over the ritual purification process by addressing the struggle for supremacy between the Sanskrit and Tamil traditions. The court allowed the consecration to be performed in… Continue reading Brihadeshwara Temple
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation(FGM)
News:International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation(FGM) is observed everyday year on February 6. Facts: About Female Genital Mutilation(FGM): Female Genital Mutilation(FGM) is the name given to procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical or cultural reasons.It is mostly carried out on young girls between infancy and age 15.… Continue reading International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation(FGM)
