“There is no health without mental health” – David Satcher (Former US surgeon General) Context: As per the Lancet study recently released, 37% of global suicide deaths among women and 24% among men occurred in India. This highlights the growing mental health challenge India is currently battling with. Mental health and mental Illness WHO defines… Continue reading Mental Healthcare in India
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Must Read News Articles – September 22, 2018
Archives GS 2 India calls off New York meeting with Pakistan India blamed ‘Pakistan-based entities’ for Friday’s killing of three special police officers in Kashmir and called off the planned meeting of foreign ministers in New York. Ban on adoption by live-in partners lifted Individuals in a live-in relationship will once again be able to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 22, 2018
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The Plight of Manual Scavengers in India
“Manual scavenging is the worst surviving symbol of untouchability.” —National Advisory Council resolution, 2010 Context: The recent incidents of sewer deaths in Delhi indicate that the practice of manual scavenging remains unabated in India despite being banned. Who is a manual scavenger? Manual scavenger is a person engaged in or employed for manually cleaning, carrying,… Continue reading The Plight of Manual Scavengers in India
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 20, 2018
Archives Q.1) According to UN report, Infant deaths in india are highest in the world. Discuss the causes and suggest the solutions to tackle this problem. Answer: 3 infants die every two minutes on an average in India. Causes: Poor state of mother’s health. Most of the women continue to be anaemic and undernourished. Poverty… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 20, 2018
Must Read News Articles – September 21, 2018
Archives GS 2 Sushma to meet Pakistan’s Foreign Minister in New York India on Thursday accepted Pakistan’s proposal for talks between the Foreign Ministers on the sidelines of the ongoing annual UN General Assembly session in New York. Punjab nod for FRBM Act implementation The move will help the State achieve specific fiscal targets within… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 21, 2018
