Source: The post is based on the article “India’s hypertension map: How different states, regions fare” published in “Indian Express” on 8th November 2023 Why in the News? The recent analysis of the National Family Health Survey(NFHS) data has revealed substantial disparities in the prevalence, diagnosis, treatment and control of hypertension within Indian states and… Continue reading India’s hypertension map: How different states, regions fare
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Global TB Report: India had highest number of TB cases globally in 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Global TB Report: India had highest number of TB cases globally in 2022” published in “Indian Express” on 8th November 2023 Why in the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the Global TB Report 2023. What are the key findings of the Global TB Report… Continue reading Global TB Report: India had highest number of TB cases globally in 2022
National Coal Index
Source– This post “National Coal Index” is based on the article”National Coal Index Increases by 3.83 points in September” published in “PIB” on 7th November 2023. Why in News? The National Coal Index (NCI) has increased first time since April 2023. What is National Coal Index? Specification Details Started in 4th June 2020 Started by… Continue reading National Coal Index
World Local Production Forum
Source: The post is based on the article “World Local Production Forum”published in “PIB” on 7th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers is participating in the 2nd World Local Production Forum (WLPF) at The Hague, Netherlands. What is the World Local Production Forum(WLPF)? Specifications Details Initiative… Continue reading World Local Production Forum
Hunger Hotspot
Source: This post “Hunger hotspot” is based on the article”Hunger Hotspots: FAO-WFP early warnings on acute food insecurity | June-November 2023 Outlook” in “World food programme Report” on 29 May 2023. Why in News? FAO and WFP have warned that acute food insecurity is likely to deteriorate further in 18 hunger hotspots – comprising a… Continue reading Hunger Hotspot
Adaptation Gap Report 2023
Source: This post “Adaptation Gap Report 2023” is based on the article”Adaptation gap in developing countries widening even as extreme weather events worsen: UNEP“ published in “Down To Earth” on 2nd November 2023. Why in News? Recently, The Adaptation Gap Report 2023 was issued by the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP). According to the report, the… Continue reading Adaptation Gap Report 2023
NITI weighs discontinuing key water report launched 5 years ago
Source: The post is based on the article “NITI weighs discontinuing key water report launched 5 years ago” published in “Indian Express” on 6th November 2023 Why in the News? NITI Aayog is said to have marked the Composite Water Management Index’ report for the year 2018-19 and 2019-20 for “internal use” after having publicly… Continue reading NITI weighs discontinuing key water report launched 5 years ago
Prime Minister inaugurates World Food India 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Prime Minister inaugurates World Food India 2023” published in “PIB” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the second edition of the ‘World Food India 2023’ in New Delhi. What is World Food India 2023? Specification Details Organized by Ministry of… Continue reading Prime Minister inaugurates World Food India 2023
Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems 2023” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? The sixth edition of the Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) 2023 report has been released. What is the Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) 2023 report? Released by:… Continue reading Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems 2023
India won’t meet UN targets to reduce premature mortality from major non-communicable diseases: ICMR-NCDIR
Source: The post is based on the article”India won’t meet UN targets to reduce premature mortality from major non-communicable diseases: ICMR-NCDIR“published in “DownToEarth” on 25 october 2023. Contents1 Why in the news?2 What are the details of the ICMR study ?3 What are the results of the ICMR study ?4 What are the government initiatives… Continue reading India won’t meet UN targets to reduce premature mortality from major non-communicable diseases: ICMR-NCDIR
