News:Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities(DEPwD) under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has developed a Management Information System(MIS) for stakeholders of Accessible India Campaign (AIC). Facts: About MIS Portal: The MIS portal will bring all the nodal ministries and States/UTs on a single platform for monitoring the progress being made against each target… Continue reading MIS Portal Under Accessible India Campaign
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.
Manual Scavenging
News:The Supreme Court of India has pulled up the Centre on the number of deaths of manual scavengers and for not providing them with protective gear. Facts: About Manual scavenging: Manual scavenging is the practice of manually cleaning,carrying, disposing of, or handling human excreta. The International Labour Organization(ILO) distinguishes three forms of manual scavenging: a)… Continue reading Manual Scavenging
International Migrant Stock 2019
News: Union Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), Population Division, has released International Migrant Stock 2019. Facts: Key takeaways from International Migrant Stock 2019: Number of international migrants in the world had reached an estimated 272 million 2019 — 51 million more than in 2010. The percentage of international migrants of the total… Continue reading International Migrant Stock 2019
Prohibition of E-cigarettes Ordinance, 2019
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the Promulgation of the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, storage and advertisement) Ordinance, 2019. Facts: About E-cigarettes: E-cigarettes are the most common form of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS). These are battery- operated devices that do not burn… Continue reading Prohibition of E-cigarettes Ordinance, 2019
Explained: A suicide every 40 seconds, taking stock of global trends
News:The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a study which shows that suicides account for one death every 40 seconds. Facts: Key findings of the study: The study has shown that close to 8 lakh people die due to suicide every year.In other words,suicides account for one death every 40 seconds. The global age-standardized suicide rate… Continue reading Explained: A suicide every 40 seconds, taking stock of global trends
Explained: Eradicating malaria by 2050 — why study says it can be done
News:Lancet has released a report on Malaria eradication. Facts: About the report: The report has held that with the right strategies and sufficient funding,it is possible to eradicate malaria as early as 2050. The report has noted that since 2000,global malaria incidence and death rates have declined by 36% and 60 % respectively.More than half… Continue reading Explained: Eradicating malaria by 2050 — why study says it can be done
Project ‘Bal Basera’
News:Project Bal Basera or creche has been inaugurated at AIIMS Rishikesh. Facts: About Bal Basera: Bal Basera or a Crèche is a project for the welfare of Children of Construction Workers was deployed at AIIMS Rishikesh site. The project is supported by Central Public Works Department (CPWD). Bal Basera can accommodate about 35 Children and shall… Continue reading Project ‘Bal Basera’
Tamil Nadu ranks lowest in coverage of iodised salt
News:The national survey to measure the coverage of iodized salt has been released. Facts: The survey was conducted by Nutrition International in collaboration with the AIIMS and the Indian Coalition for the Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders(ICCIDD). The survey tested the iodine content in samples of cooking salt from households to estimate the coverage of… Continue reading Tamil Nadu ranks lowest in coverage of iodised salt
Measles and Rubella
News: Member Countries of WHO South-East Asia Region (SEAR) has resolved to eliminate measles and rubella by 2023. Earlier the target set was 2020. Facts: WHO SEAR member countries have adopted a “Strategic Plan for Measles and Rubella Elimination 2020-2024” at the 72nd session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia in Delhi. It… Continue reading Measles and Rubella
Eat Right India Movement
News: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a campaign to promote Eat Right India Movement Facts: About Eat Right India Movement The Eat Right India Movement was launched by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in 2018. It is a preventive healthcare measure to trigger social and behavioural change among… Continue reading Eat Right India Movement
