What is the News? Indian Navy’s oldest hydrographic survey ship INS Sandhayak was decommissioned at Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam after serving the nation for 40 years. Note: Hydrography is the science that measures and describes the physical features of the navigable portion of the Earth’s surface and adjoining coastal areas. About INS Sandhayak: Read Also… Continue reading Hydrographic survey ship “INS Sandhayak” decommissioned
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ILO releases “World Employment and Social Outlook” report
What is the News? The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has released the annual World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2021 (WESO) report. About the World Employment and Social Outlook report: The report analyses key labour market issues including unemployment, labour underutilisation, working poverty, income inequality, labour income share and factors that exclude people from decent… Continue reading ILO releases “World Employment and Social Outlook” report
World Health Assembly Adopts New Resolution to End Malaria
What is the News? The 74th World Health Assembly(WHA) has adopted a new resolution to end malaria. It will accelerate efforts towards this aim. About the Resolution to End Malaria: The resolution is led by the United States of America and Zambia. The aim of the resolution is to urge the Member States to step up… Continue reading World Health Assembly Adopts New Resolution to End Malaria
China’s shift from “one-child policy” to “three-child policy”
What is the News? China has announced that it will allow couples to have up to three children after census data showed a steep decline in birth rates. About China’s One-Child Policy: China’s One-Child Policy was announced in 1980 by then-leader Deng Xiaoping. The policy was adopted out of fear that unchecked population growth would… Continue reading China’s shift from “one-child policy” to “three-child policy”
Nearly 10,000 children in country need immediate care: NCPCR tells SC
What is the News? The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights(NCPCR) has informed the Supreme Court that nearly 10,000 children need immediate care and protection due to the impact of Covid-19. What was the case? The Supreme Court of India has taken up a suo motu petition to examine ways to protect children. Especially… Continue reading Nearly 10,000 children in country need immediate care: NCPCR tells SC
“World No Tobacco Day” and “Tobacco Consumption” in India
What is the News? Every year, on 31st May, the World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners celebrate World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). This year, the WHO has honoured the health minister of India with the ‘WHO Director-General Special Recognition Award’ for his effort to control tobacco consumption in India. About World No Tobacco Day: World No Tobacco Day is an… Continue reading “World No Tobacco Day” and “Tobacco Consumption” in India
Supreme Court questions govt on its “Covid-19 vaccine policy”
What is the News? The Supreme Court questioned the Centre on Covid-19 vaccine policy. It has also said that there needs to be a single price for vaccines across the Nation. What was the case? The Supreme Court of India is hearing the suo moto case on Covid-19 issues (In Re-Distribution of Essential Services and… Continue reading Supreme Court questions govt on its “Covid-19 vaccine policy”
“Sedition law” needs relook, especially for media: Supreme Court
What is the News? The Supreme Court of India has said that Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code that deals with sedition requires interpretation, particularly in the context of media freedom. What was the case? A petition was filed in the Supreme Court. It was after the Andhra Pradesh Police had registered a suo… Continue reading “Sedition law” needs relook, especially for media: Supreme Court
Jan 30 Declared World “Neglected Tropical Diseases” Day by WHA
What is the News? The 74th World Health Assembly has declared January 30 as ‘World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day. About World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day: The first World Neglected Tropical Diseases(NTD) Day was celebrated informally in 2020. UAE moved the proposal to recognize this day as ‘World NTD Day’ Significance: World NTD Day… Continue reading Jan 30 Declared World “Neglected Tropical Diseases” Day by WHA
NSA commissions offshore Patrol Vessel “ICGS Sajag”
What is the News? The National Security Advisor(NSA) has commissioned the Offshore Patrol Vessel(OPV) ICGS Sajag. (ICGS- Indian Coast Guard ship) About ICGS Sajag: Firstly, Goa Shipyard Limited has indigenously designed and built the Indian Coast Guard Ship Vessel “Sajag”. Secondly, Purpose: The ship is fitted with advanced technology equipment, weapons and sensors. It is… Continue reading NSA commissions offshore Patrol Vessel “ICGS Sajag”
