babies born per 1,000 male babies) in India has declined to 896 in 2015-17 from 898 in 2014-16. Of the top 22 states for which data is available, 14 had a sex ratio better than the all-India average; while in 8 states have sex ratio worse than the national average. Haryana has the lowest sex… Continue reading Why the declining sex ratio in India is a cause for worry
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.
One Stop Crisis Centre
Minister of Minister of Women and Child Development has informed the Rajya Sabha about the One Stop Centre(OSC) scheme. One Stop Centre(OSC) are centres established by the Government of India through the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) to support women affected by violence of any sort. The main objectives of the scheme is… Continue reading One Stop Crisis Centre
Lok Sabha passes Protection of Human Rights (Amendment Bill) 2019
The Lok Sabha has passed Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill 2019. The bill seeks to amend the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 was enacted to provide for the constitution of a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) and the Human Rights… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Protection of Human Rights (Amendment Bill) 2019
Gender neutral POSCO bill introduced in RS
The government has introduced Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill 2019 in the Rajya Sabha. The bill seeks to amend POSCO Act, 2012. The amendment bill provides for gender neutral application of stringent punishment, including death penalty, for aggravated penetrative sexual assault of both girl and boy below 16 years of age. For… Continue reading Gender neutral POSCO bill introduced in RS
Child labour in film, TV comes under scanner
The Union Labour and Employment Ministry has expressed concern over violations of child labour rules in film and television industry. It has also urged the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to ensure strict compliance by the industry with the norms on working conditions for children. Further, it has said that mandatory disclaimers should be presented… Continue reading Child labour in film, TV comes under scanner
MoU Signed between Ministry of Health and Ministry of AYUSH for ‘Tuberculosis Free India’ initiative
Ministry of AYUSH and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare have signed MoU to establish inter-sectorial convergence to eliminate tuberculosis in India by 2025. The collaboration aims at development of linkages and integration of TB care services within the infrastructure and institutional network of AYUSH The Indian government has had put forward National Strategic Plan… Continue reading MoU Signed between Ministry of Health and Ministry of AYUSH for ‘Tuberculosis Free India’ initiative
Supreme Court admits petition to decriminalise abortion
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a PIL filed by three women seeking directions to decriminalise abortion. The petition has argued that women should have a right to decide on reproduction and abortion. The petition has further said that right of reproductive choice was at the core of liberty and personal autonomy guaranteed under… Continue reading Supreme Court admits petition to decriminalise abortion
Alcohol deaths to cost 1.5% GDP/year: Study
According to a study ‘Health Impact and Economic Burden of Alcohol Consumption in India’, published in the International Journal of Drug Policy, deaths attributed to alcohol use would cost 1.45% of India’s GDP each year. The study has noted that deaths in India attributed to alcohol use will lead to a loss of at least… Continue reading Alcohol deaths to cost 1.5% GDP/year: Study
Poverty index: how Jharkhand reduced its poor the fastest
Recently, the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report for 2019 has been released. According to the report, across India, the number of people living in multidimensional poverty has decreased from 690.55 million in 2005-06 to 369.55 million in 2015-16. Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh together accounted for 196 million MPI poor people Jharkhand… Continue reading Poverty index: how Jharkhand reduced its poor the fastest
India again abstains at U.N. vote on LGBTQ Independent Expert, draws criticism
Despite decriminalising homosexuality, India has abstained from voting in favour of LGBTQ rights at the United Nations Human Rights Council. India had also abstained during the 2016 vote on appointment of the Independent Expert. A resolution was moved by Latin American states seeking to renew the mandate of independent expert on protection against violence and… Continue reading India again abstains at U.N. vote on LGBTQ Independent Expert, draws criticism
