News: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released Human Development Index 2019. Facts: Key takeaways: Norway ranked first in HDI 2019, followed by Switzerland and Ireland. Burundi ranked last (189) India ranked 129 out of 189 countries in 2019. HDI value was 0.647. India had ranked 130 in 2018. Among India’s neighbours, Sri Lanka ranked 71,… Continue reading India up one rank in UN development index
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.
The world observes Human Rights Day today
News: Human Rights Day is celebrated every year on 10th December Facts: About Human Rights Day Human Rights Day marks the day on which the United Nations General Assembly, in 1948, adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The theme for 2019 Human Rights Day is – Youth Standing up for Human Rights. Additional… Continue reading The world observes Human Rights Day today
2.3 million children in India unvaccinated for measles
News: US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, reported on the state of measles around the world. Facts: Key Takeaways In 2018, measles caused an estimated 10 million cases and 1, 42,000 deaths globally. There were nearly 70,000 cases of measles in India in 2018, the third-highest… Continue reading 2.3 million children in India unvaccinated for measles
Explained: Who were the Paikas of Odisha and what will the Paika Memorial celebrate?
News:President will lay the foundation stone for a memorial to mark 200 years of the Paika Rebellion. Facts: Who were Paikas: The Paikas were a class of military retainers who had been recruited since the 16th century by kings in Odisha from a variety of social groups to render martial services in return for hereditary… Continue reading Explained: Who were the Paikas of Odisha and what will the Paika Memorial celebrate?
Committee to suggest necessary amendments in IPC, CrPC to curb mob lynching
News: Union Home Minister has said in Rajya Sabha that the government has set up a committee to suggest necessary amendments in the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) to deal with mob lynching. Facts: Mob Lynching: Mob Lynching means killing of someone by a mob for an alleged offence without… Continue reading Committee to suggest necessary amendments in IPC, CrPC to curb mob lynching
Malaria drop is sharpest in India, 90% of cases are in 7 states
News: The World Health Organization has released the annual Global Malaria Report. Facts: Key Takeaways from the Global Malaria Report, 2019 Global: In 2018, an estimated 228 million cases of malaria occurred worldwide. Most malaria cases were in the WHO African Region (93%). In 2018, there were an estimated 405 000 deaths from malaria globally.… Continue reading Malaria drop is sharpest in India, 90% of cases are in 7 states
Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer, 2016
News: Ministry of Labour and Employment has informed Rajya Sabha about the Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer, 2016 Facts: About Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer, 2016 The salient features of the scheme are: A bonded labour rehabilitation fund is created at the District level by each State with a permanent corpus of at… Continue reading Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer, 2016
National Policy to Tackle Drug Abuse
News: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has informed Lok Sabha about the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) Facts: About National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR), 2018-2025 It aims to reduce the adverse consequences of drug abuse in India through a) education, b) de-addiction and c) rehabilitation of affected individuals… Continue reading National Policy to Tackle Drug Abuse
Senior Citizens Welfare Fund
News:Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment has informed Rajya Sabha about the Senior Citizens Welfare Fund. Facts: About Senior Citizens Welfare Fund: The Senior Citizens Welfare Fund (SCWF) has been established under the Finance Act,2015. The fund is to be utilized for such schemes for the promotion of the welfare of senior citizens,… Continue reading Senior Citizens Welfare Fund
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
News:The International Day of Persons with Disabilities has been celebrated worldwide on 3rd December 2019. Facts: About International Day of Persons with Disabilities: The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly. The day aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with… Continue reading International Day of Persons with Disabilities
