News:On 14 April 2019, the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar has been celebrated. Facts: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was born on 14 April 1891 in Mhow, Central Province (now Madhya Pradesh). He was India’s first Law Minister and was Chairman of the Drafting Committee for the new Constitution. Contributions: Mahad Satyagraha: It was led by… Continue reading Ambedkar Jayanti
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.
Meru Jatra Festival
News:Odisha’s Ganjam district administration has banned the Meru Jatra festival and congregations due to Covid-19. Facts: Meru Jatra marks the end of the 21-day-long festival of penance named ‘Danda Nata’. Danda Nata Festival: It is a 21-day long seasonal folk dance festival that is celebrated in the month of ‘Chaitra’. During the festival, people who… Continue reading Meru Jatra Festival
Jyotiba Phule
News:The Vice President of India has paid homage to Jyotiba Phule on the occasion of Phule’s Jayanti. Facts: Mahatma Jyotirao Govindrao Phule also known as Jyotiba Phule was an Indian social activist, thinker, anti-caste social reformer and writer from Maharashtra. Contributions: Female Education:Jyotiba Phule and his wife, Savitribai Phule were pioneers of women education in… Continue reading Jyotiba Phule
Jallianwala Bagh Incident
News:13th April 2020 marks the 101st anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in Amritsar. Facts: The Jallianwala Bagh massacre also known as the Amritsar Massacre took place on 13th April 1919 under the command of General Dyer who ordered firing against the protestors who were gathered at Jallianwala Bagh to condemn the arrest of two… Continue reading Jallianwala Bagh Incident
[Prelims 2020] [Part 2/4] List of Indices and Reports: Social-related: HDI, HCI, GSNI, GHI, MPI and more
Dear Students, In this post, we will discuss important Social-related reports and indices released by international organizations since the 2018-19. [read more] This is the 2nd part of a 4-series of posts on Important Reports and Indices. For Part 1– Click here List of Social-related Reports and Indices Reports/Indices Details Human Development Index 2019 Published… Continue reading [Prelims 2020] [Part 2/4] List of Indices and Reports: Social-related: HDI, HCI, GSNI, GHI, MPI and more
Explained:Tablighi Jamaat
News:Several people have tested positive for COVID-19 from among 4,000 who had gathered in Delhi’s Markaz Nizamuddin, the headquarters of the Tablighi Jamaat. Facts: Tablighi Jamaat:It is a conservative Muslim organisation which aims to reach out to ordinary Muslims and revive their faith particularly in matters of ritual, dress and personal behaviour. Origin:Launched by Maulana… Continue reading Explained:Tablighi Jamaat
Tribal Lockdown Rituals
News:Tribes in Arunachal Pradesh have revived indigenous lockdown rituals to contain the spread of COVID-19. Facts: Galos Tribe: It is one of the 26 major Scheduled tribes of Arunachal Pradesh that dominate West Siang district. It practices the Arr-Rinam ritual which imposes lockdown for 48 hours whenever an epidemic strikes. Adi Tribe: The Adi tribe… Continue reading Tribal Lockdown Rituals
Vice President wishes Nation on the eve of Traditional New Year Festivals
News:The Vice President of India has wished the people on the occasion of Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Sajibu Cheiraoba, Navreh and Cheti Chand which mark the beginning of a new year in different parts of India. Facts: Ugadi: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Yugadi /Ugadi: Karnataka Gudi Padwa: Maharashtra Cheti Chand: Sindhis Sajibu Cheiraoba: Meiteis(Manipur) Navreh: Kashmir.
Digitised Scripts of Yakshagana
News:Recently,Yakshavahini, a trust has made more than 900 Yakshagana scripts digitised and available online for free. Facts: Yakshagana is a temple theatre art form of Karnataka that depicts mythological stories from Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagavata and other Hindu epics. It combines dance, music, dialogue, costumes, make-up and stage techniques with a unique style and form. It… Continue reading Digitised Scripts of Yakshagana
Coronavirus: Stage by stage in a pandemic
News: Coronavirus pandemic Facts: Pandemic: It is an epidemic occurring worldwide or over a very wide area crossing international boundaries and usually affecting a large number of people.Epidemic is an event in which a disease is actively spreading. Usually,this is an outbreak that has grown out of control but is often within one country or… Continue reading Coronavirus: Stage by stage in a pandemic
