News:Minister of State (Health and Family Welfare) has informed Lok Sabha about the National Rabies Control Programme(NRCP). Facts: About National Rabies Control Programme(NRCP): National Rabies Control Programme was approved during 12th FYP by Standing Finance Committee in 2013 as Central Sector Scheme. Objectives of NRCP: Training of Health Care professionals on appropriate Animal bite management… Continue reading National Rabies Control programme(NRCP)
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.
Telling numbers: Nearly 3 out of 5 babies and children in India are anaemic
News:Minister for Health and Family Welfare has informed Lok Sabha about the prevalence of Anaemia among women and children in India. Facts: About the prevalence of anaemia: The data is based on the findings of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) IV which divides the incidence of anaemia into ‘Mild’, ‘Moderate’ and ‘Severe’ kinds for… Continue reading Telling numbers: Nearly 3 out of 5 babies and children in India are anaemic
Crimes against children rise by 20 per cent: CRY report
News:The Child Rights and You has released a report titled “How Vulnerable are Children in India to crime?”. Facts: The report is based on the analysis of National Crime Records Bureau for 2016-17. Key takeaways from the report: The report says that the states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh topped the list of states… Continue reading Crimes against children rise by 20 per cent: CRY report
Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2019 Passed by Parliament
News: Parliament has passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019 Facts: About Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019 Aim: Social, economic and educational empowerment of transgender persons. Definition of transgender persons: It defines transgender persons as those whose gender does not match the gender assigned to that person at birth. This includes… Continue reading Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2019 Passed by Parliament
Lok Sabha holds discussion on Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Bill, 2019
News: Lok Sabha has held discussions on Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Bill, 2019 Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Bill, 2019 Aim: The Bill seeks to ban the production, trade, transport, storage and advertisement of electronic cigarettes. Definition of E-cigarettes: The Bill defines electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as electronic devices that heat a substance which may contain nicotine… Continue reading Lok Sabha holds discussion on Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Bill, 2019
3.7% food samples found unsafe, 15.8% sub-standard, says regulator
News: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released data on enforcement of food safety norms. Facts: Key takeaways: 3.7% of the food samples collected were found unsafe, 15.8% sub-standard and 9% samples had labelling defects. There has been a 36% increase in civil cases launched and a 67% increase in the number… Continue reading 3.7% food samples found unsafe, 15.8% sub-standard, says regulator
Key Indicators of Household Social Consumption on Education in India NSS 75TH Round (JULY 2017- JUNE 2018)
News: The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation conducted a survey on Household Social Consumption: Education as part of 75th round of National Sample Survey (NSS). Facts: Key takeaways from the Survey Literacy Rate: The literacy rate among persons of age 7 years and above was 77.7%. It was 73.5% in… Continue reading Key Indicators of Household Social Consumption on Education in India NSS 75TH Round (JULY 2017- JUNE 2018)
Government survey shows 2.2% Indians have disability
News: The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation conducted a Survey of Persons with Disabilities during July 2018 to December 2018 as a part of 76th round of National Sample Survey (NSS). Facts: Key takeaways from the Survey: Prevalence and Incidence of Disability: o The prevalence of disability (percentage of… Continue reading Government survey shows 2.2% Indians have disability
One Stop Centre
News:Union minister of Women and Child Development has informed Lok Sabha about the One Stop Centre scheme. Facts: About One stop Centre 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… Continue reading One Stop Centre
Drinking Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Housing condition in India, NSS 76th round
News:The National Statistical Office (NSO),Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has conducted a survey on Drinking Water, Sanitation,Hygiene and Housing Condition as a part of 76th round of National Sample Survey(NSS). Facts: About the survey: The main objective of the survey was to collect information on facilities of drinking water, sanitation along with housing facilities… Continue reading Drinking Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Housing condition in India, NSS 76th round
