News: Four people from the Bonda tribal community have been tested positive for the Covid-19. Facts: Bondas: They are classified as the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) who live in …
Read MoreNews: The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the livelihood of several folk artistes including ‘Behrupiyas’. Facts: Behrupiya: The word behrupiya is a derivative of the Sanskrit word bahu (many) and roop …
Read MoreNews: The Prime Minister has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Nuakhai Juhar. Facts: Nuakhai Juhar: It is the agricultural festival celebrated in Odisha, Chhattisgarh and areas of …
Read MoreFacts: Namath Basai: It is a Kerala government’s unique programme of teaching tribal children in their mother tongue. Implementation: It is implemented by the Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK). Significance: The …
Read MoreNews: The Odisha government has decided to give a facelift to the 11th century Lingaraj Temple, akin to its pre-350-year structural status. Facts: Lingaraj Temple: It is a Hindu temple …
Read MoreNews: Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) and National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research(NCDIR) has released “National Cancer Registry Programme Report 2020”. Facts: About the report: The report provides trends …
Read MoreFacts: ALEKH: It is a e-newsletter that is to be released on quarterly basis.It will showcase the works of different stakeholders involved in improving health and nutrition of tribals. Swasthya …
Read MoreNews: Union Tribal Affairs Minister will e-launch Swasthya Portal. Facts: Swasthya Portal: It is a first of its kind comprehensive platform that aims to provide health and nutrition related information …
Read MoreNews: The Supreme Court held that daughters, like sons, have an equal birthright to inherit joint Hindu family property. Facts: The Court ruled that a Hindu woman’s right to be a joint heir …
Read MoreNews: National Gallery of Modern Art will organise the virtual tour to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Abanindranath Tagore. Facts: Abanindranath Tagore: He was one of the most prominent …
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