News: 29th April is the birth anniversary of the famed Indian painter Raja Ravi Varma(1848-1906). Facts: Raja Ravi Varma was born in Travancore (Kerala).He was patronised by Ayilyam Thirunal, the then ruler of Travancore. Contributions: He is remembered for giving Indians their western, classical representations of Hindu gods and goddesses. He gave birth to affordable… Continue reading Raja Ravi Varma, the painter who helped Indians bring their gods home
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.
Chakma and Hajong Communities
News:The Rights and Risks Analysis Group has sought Indian Prime Minister’s intervention in ensuring food for the Chakma and Hajong communities in Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: Chakmas are predominantly Buddhists while Hajongs are Hindus.They were originally the residents of the Chittagong Hill Tracts of East Pakistan(Bangladesh). However, they had to flee to India when their land… Continue reading Chakma and Hajong Communities
World Malaria Day 2020
News:The World Malaria Day is observed on April 25 every year by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Facts: Background: It was established in 2007 at the 60th session of the World Health Assembly 2020 Theme: “Zero malaria starts with me”. Additional Facts: Malaria: It is a disease caused by Plasmodium parasites that are transmitted to… Continue reading World Malaria Day 2020
Basava Jayanthi
News:The Prime minister has greeted the people on the occasion of Basava Jayanthi,the Birth anniversary of Lord Basaveshwara. Facts: Basavanna was a 12th-century philosopher, founding saint of the Lingayat sect, Kannada poet and social reformer during the reign of the Kalachuri-dynasty king Bijjala I in Karnataka. Contributions: He rejected gender or social discrimination, superstitions and… Continue reading Basava Jayanthi
Ambubachi Mela
News:The Annual Ambubachi Mela in Assam will not be organised this year due to Coronavirus pandemic. Facts: Ambubachi Mela is held at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. The festival is celebrated to mark the annual menstruation of the presiding Goddess Kamakhya. Significance:The ritualistic fair celebrating the goddess period is one of the reasons why… Continue reading Ambubachi Mela
Khudai Khidmatgar
News:It’s 90 years since Peshawar’s Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre in which several Khudai Khidmatgar movement protestors were killed by the British soldiers. Facts: Khudai Khidmatgar(Red Shirt movement) was a non-violent movement against the British occupation of the Indian subcontinent. It was led by Abdul Ghaffar Khan, a Pashtun freedom fighter in the North-West Frontier Province.… Continue reading Khudai Khidmatgar
Khongjom Day
News:Manipur government has commemorated ‘ Khongjom Day’ at Khongjom War Memorial Complex. Facts: Khongjom Day is marked to pay tribute to the warriors who fought in the 1891 Anglo-Manipur war. The Anglo-Manipur was an armed conflict between British Government and the Kingdom of Manipur.The battle was fought at Kheba hills of Khongjom in Manipur which… Continue reading Khongjom Day
Global Report on Food Crises 2020
News:The Global Report on Food Crises 2020 has been released by the Global Network against Food Crises. Facts: Aim: To provide an analysis of the drivers that are contributing to food crises across the globe and examines how the COVID-19 pandemic might contribute to their perpetuation or deterioration. Additional Facts: Global Network against Food Crises:… Continue reading Global Report on Food Crises 2020
Thrissur Pooram festival
News:Thrissur Pooram festival has been cancelled for the first time due to Coronavirus pandemic. Facts: Thrissur Pooram also known as mother of all festivals is a seven day annual Hindu festival conducted in Kerala. It was started in the 18th Century by Sakthan Thampuran, the Maharaja of erstwhile Kochi. During the festival, Paramekkavu Devi temple… Continue reading Thrissur Pooram festival
Explained:Who are Nihangs?
News:In Punjab, a group of Nihangs attacked a police personnel in the wake of lockdown due to Coronavirus pandemic. Facts: Nihang:It is an order of Sikh warriors characterised by blue robes, antiquated arms and decorated turbans. Origin:They are believed to have originated either from Akali Dal started by Guru Hargobind or from Fateh Singh and… Continue reading Explained:Who are Nihangs?
