Source: The post is based on the article “Omission of disability-related questions from NFHS-6 shows that disability remains misunderstood” published in Indian Express 1st September 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has decided to omit disability-related questions from the sixth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6). What is the National… Continue reading Omission of disability-related questions from NFHS-6 shows that disability remains misunderstood
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In India, 74% can’t afford a healthy diet: UN agency report
Source: The post is based on the article “In India, 74% can’t afford a healthy diet: UN agency report” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023 What is the News? The ‘State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World’ (SOFI) 2023 report has been released with the theme “Urbanization, agrifood systems transformation, and… Continue reading In India, 74% can’t afford a healthy diet: UN agency report
Ministry of Jal Shakti Releases the 6th Census Report On Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Jal Shakti Releases the 6th Census Report On Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes” published in PIB on 28th August 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the 6th Census Report on Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes. What are Minor irrigation(MI) schemes? Minor… Continue reading Ministry of Jal Shakti Releases the 6th Census Report On Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes
State of birds report 2023: Most species show dip, Indian Peafowl among those flourishing
Source: The post is based on the article “State of birds: Most species show dip, Indian Peafowl among those flourishing” published in Indian Express on 28th August 2023 What is the News? The State of India’s Birds, 2023 has been released. What is the State of India’s Birds Report, 2023? State of India’s Birds Report… Continue reading State of birds report 2023: Most species show dip, Indian Peafowl among those flourishing
7th GEF Assembly: Global Biodiversity Framework Fund ratified
Source: The post is based on the article “7th GEF Assembly: Global Biodiversity Framework Fund ratified” published in Down To Earth on 25th August 2023 What is the News? The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) was finally ratified and launched at the Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in Vancouver, Canada. What is… Continue reading 7th GEF Assembly: Global Biodiversity Framework Fund ratified
Indore best city, M.P. top State in Smart Cities contest
Source: The post is based on the article “Indore best city, M.P. top State in Smart Cities contest” published in The Hindu on 26th August 2023. What is the News? The President of India will present the India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC), 2022. What is the India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC)? India Smart… Continue reading Indore best city, M.P. top State in Smart Cities contest
More students using smartphones for entertainment than study: survey
Source: The post is based on the article “More students using smartphones for entertainment than study: survey” published in The Hindu on 9th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Education Minister has released the State of Elementary Education in Rural India report. What is the State of Elementary Education in Rural India Report?… Continue reading More students using smartphones for entertainment than study: survey
WHO report on tobacco control: Key findings, how India fares
Source: The post is based on the article “WHO report on tobacco control: Key findings, how India fares” published in Indian Express on 2nd August 2023 What is the News? The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently released a report on tobacco control measures. This was the ninth WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic.… Continue reading WHO report on tobacco control: Key findings, how India fares
Panel submits report on sub-categorisation of OBCs after 6 years
Source: The post is based on the article “Panel submits report on sub-categorisation of OBCs after 6 years” published in The Hindu on 2nd August 2023 What is the News? The report of a Rohini Commission set up to examine the sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) has been submitted to the President. However, the… Continue reading Panel submits report on sub-categorisation of OBCs after 6 years
IMD has launched Heat Index
Source: The post is based on the article “IMD has launched Heat Index” published in PIB on 20th July 2023. What is the News? India Meteorological Department (IMD) has launched the Heat Index on an experimental basis. What is the Heat Index? Source: TOI Heat Index is also known as the apparent temperature. It is… Continue reading IMD has launched Heat Index
