News: The National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5 data (2019-20) has shown an increase in anaemia among adolescent girls by 5% when compared to National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-4. About nutrition requirement In the adolescence phase of life, both boys and girls demand a lot of nutrition intake. As girls face more physiological demands, thus they… Continue reading Diversifying plates for girls
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India is a nation of meat-eaters — they are mostly men
News: According to the NFHS-5 data, a staggering 83.4% of men and 70.6% of women in the 15-49 age group are non-vegetarian. Thus, the NFHS does not support a contention that India is primarily a vegetarian nation. Statistics in the NFHS-5 (A) Consumption of non-vegetarian food The percentage of the vegetarian population has declined by… Continue reading India is a nation of meat-eaters — they are mostly men
India must shift the discourse on abortion rights
News: Recently, two women public health practitioners who have studied and worked in India and the United States have voiced their solidarity with women in both countries for their abortion rights.. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 (“MTP Act”) regulates the abortion practices in India. Abortion Statistics Global According to the WHO, 6 out… Continue reading India must shift the discourse on abortion rights
The Indo-Pacific economic bloc offers India a new opportunity
News: Recently, the US launched the Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) at the Quad meeting in Tokyo. Significance of IPEF In General Geopolitical: All its members (the US, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea and 8 other East Asian countries), share worries about China’s muscular nationalism and expansionist ambitions. Therefore, this gives the group a distinct… Continue reading The Indo-Pacific economic bloc offers India a new opportunity
Decolonising science in Indian education
Context: Education is central to the idea of modernity in independent India. In the Indian education system, a certain aspect of European modernity has lingered for a long time which has hampered the Indian intellectual discourse. The true spirit of education refers to “Shiksha vo hoti hai jisme baat se baat nikle” (education should produce… Continue reading Decolonising science in Indian education
Combating desertification
News: The 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was recently held at Abidjan. It called upon nations to invest in restoring degraded land for future prosperity, and urged the 196 participating nations to reclaim 1 billion hectares of degraded land by 2030. Contents1 What is the global… Continue reading Combating desertification
Let commercial vehicles take the lead in going electric
Context: India’s air quality has been diminishing on the back of urban development and higher e-commerce adoption, among other factors. The cost of this progress means some of our large Indian cities figure among the world’s most polluted. Citizens’ right to clean breathable air is a fundamental need and is a critical parameter in global… Continue reading Let commercial vehicles take the lead in going electric
Serving those who serve: On WHO honour for ASHA workers
News: World Health Organization recognized the immense contribution of India’s ASHA (accredited social health activists) workers by according them the Global Health Leader award. This has given due recognition to the efforts of the workers at the very bottom of the hierarchy. Why were ASHA workers awarded? The ASHAs were honoured for their crucial role… Continue reading Serving those who serve: On WHO honour for ASHA workers
The executive seems more fragile than hurt sentiment
Context: A Dalit academician, was recently arrested for an ‘objectionable’ post on the Gyanvapi mosque row. He is alleged to have promoted disharmony or enmity between religious groups (Section 153A in the Indian Penal Code) and intentionally and maliciously hurt religious sentiments (Section 295A in the IPC). His arrest adds to the trend of increased… Continue reading The executive seems more fragile than hurt sentiment
Opinion: How the Quad can become more than an anti-China grouping
News; Recently, the United States launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) before the Quad leaders’ summit in Tokyo Contents1 About the IPEF2 Importance of IPEF3 What is the response of China?4 Way Forward About the IPEF The US-led economic engagement which will promote fair trade, supply chain resilience, infrastructure, clean energy, and decarbonisation, among others.… Continue reading Opinion: How the Quad can become more than an anti-China grouping
