What is the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) launches a Global Diabetes Compact Initiative. Contents1 About Global Diabetes Compact Initiative:1.1 Need of Global Diabetes Compact2 About Diabetes:3 Types of Diabetes: About Global Diabetes Compact Initiative: Global Diabetes Compact aims to reduce the risk of diabetes. It will ensure that all people diagnosed with diabetes have… Continue reading “Global Diabetes Compact” – To Increase Access to Treatment
Category: Miscellaneous
Railways to Map Local Festivals Near Tracks
What is the News? The Ministry of Railways will map local festivals celebrated along the railway tracks across the country. It aims to stop the unusual incidents resulting in casualties. About Railway’s Initiative People in India celebrate several local festivals near Railway tracks. During this, the crowd gathers near the railway premises and crosses the… Continue reading Railways to Map Local Festivals Near Tracks
“Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace” – Microsoft Urges India to Join in
What is the News? The Microsoft president urged India and the U.S. to join the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace. The Paris call for Trust and Security now has 75 countries on board. It deals with the new cybersecurity threats faced in the world. About Paris Call for Trust and Security in… Continue reading “Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace” – Microsoft Urges India to Join in
Girls Faced More Pressure During Pandemic: Study
What is the News? EMpower, global philanthropy has released a study titled ‘COVID In Her Voice: A Girl-led and Centred Participatory Research Study’. About the study: The U.K government supported the study. EMpower, (global philanthropy focused on at-risk youth in emerging markets) conducted it. Cities covered: Girls aged 13-24 from Ahmedabad, Alwar, Bareilly, Delhi, Lucknow,… Continue reading Girls Faced More Pressure During Pandemic: Study
Buddhist Remains From a Millennium ago in Jharkhand
What is the News? Earlier this year, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) had discovered Buddhist Remains from Hazaribagh’s Sadar block located at the eastern side of Jharkhand’s Sitagarha hills. What did the Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) discover? ASI had discovered the remains of a Buddhist monastery along with some Shaivite remains which includes: Four… Continue reading Buddhist Remains From a Millennium ago in Jharkhand
UNFPA Releases “State of World Population Report 2021”
What is the News? The United Nations Population Fund(UNFPA) has released its flagship report “State of World Population Report 2021” titled ‘My Body is My Own’. About State of World Population Report 2021: The State of World Population is an annual report. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) publishes it. The focus of the Report:… Continue reading UNFPA Releases “State of World Population Report 2021”
State obliged to facilitate access to education: Supreme Court
What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that the State has an affirmative obligation to facilitate access to education, at all levels. What was the case? 2 students from Ladakh filed a petition in the Supreme Court. The Union Territory administration for MBBS studies nominated them. They were allocated seats in the prestigious… Continue reading State obliged to facilitate access to education: Supreme Court
“Poshan Gyan” – A Digital Repository on Health, Nutrition
What is the News? NITI Aayog launches a platform named “Poshan Gyan”. About Poshan Gyan: Niti Aayog launched Poshan Gyan in partnership with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Centre for Social and Behaviour Change, Ashoka University. Purpose: It is a National Digital Repository on health and nutrition. Read more – Poshan Abhiyaan Key… Continue reading “Poshan Gyan” – A Digital Repository on Health, Nutrition
WHO guidelines to control Transmission of “Zoonotic Diseases”
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO), World Organization for Animal Health and United Nations Environment Programme jointly released guidelines to control “Zoonotic Diseases” for governments. Guidelines ask to reduce the risk of transmission of zoonotic pathogens to humans in food production and marketing chains. What are Zoonotic Diseases? Zoonosis is an infectious disease… Continue reading WHO guidelines to control Transmission of “Zoonotic Diseases”
Centre Extends Ceasefire Agreements with Naga groups
What is the News? The Central Government extends the ceasefire agreement with three insurgent Naga groups of Nagaland for one more year i.e. till April 2022. Which are those three insurgent groups of Nagaland? The ceasefire agreement is in operation between the Centre and the three insurgent groups of Nagaland namely: National Socialist Council of… Continue reading Centre Extends Ceasefire Agreements with Naga groups
