News: The Economic Survey 2019-2020 highlights the government’s commitment to social wellbeing in India. Key Highlights: Expenditure on social services by the Centre and States (as a proportion of GDP): Increased from 6.2% in 2014-15 to 7.7% in 2019-20. India’s ranking in Human Development Index: Improved to 129 in 2018 from 130 in 2017. With… Continue reading Economic Survey 2019-2020: Social Infrastructure, Employment and Human Development
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.
Explained: What makes WHO declare a disease outbreak a public health emergency
News:The World Health Organization(WHO) has declared coronavirus a public health emergency of international concern(PHEIC). Facts: About Public Health Emergency of International Concern(PHEIC): It is defined as an extraordinary event that constitutes a public health risk to other States through the international spread of the disease and potentially requires a coordinated international response. The responsibility of… Continue reading Explained: What makes WHO declare a disease outbreak a public health emergency
Karnataka anti-superstition law
News:Karnataka Government has formally notified the Karnataka Prevention and Eradication of Inhuman Evil Practices and Black Magic Act,2017. Facts: Key provisions of the act: The act bans performing any black magic, inhumane act and evil practices in search of treasure or bounty, tantric acts. The practices such as barring menstruating women from entering houses of… Continue reading Karnataka anti-superstition law
Law tweak may make it easier for single women to abort too
News: The Union Cabinet is likely to approve changes in the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act Facts: Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 It provides the legal framework for making Comprehensive Abortion care (CAC) services available in India. The Act allows women to abort foetuses up to 20-weeks-old.… Continue reading Law tweak may make it easier for single women to abort too
Prime minister pays tributes to Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary
News:Prime Minister has paid tributes to freedom struggle Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary. Facts: About Lala Lajpat Rai: Lala Lajpat Rai was born at Dhudike near Ludhiana in Punjab in 1865.He studied law at the Government College,Lahore. He was a follower of Dayanand Saraswati, the founder of the Arya Samaj. In 1881,he joined… Continue reading Prime minister pays tributes to Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary
Adhoc Committee of the Rajya made 40 recommendations to prevent sexual abuse of children
News: Adhoc Committee of the Rajya instituted by Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu has made 40 f recommendations to prevent sexual abuse of children and to contain access to and transmission of child pornography content on the social media. Facts: Recommendations: Legislative Technology Institutional Social and Educational State-level Implementation clause to be inserted in the POCSO… Continue reading Adhoc Committee of the Rajya made 40 recommendations to prevent sexual abuse of children
Nagoba Jatara Festival
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
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
