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”
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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
NSO Releases “Women and Men in India Report, 2020”
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Women and Men in India Report, 2020:3 Key Facts from the Report:3.1 Participation in Decision Making4 Participation in Economy:4.1 Health-Related Statistics: What is the News? The National Statistical Office released the Women and Men in India report, 2020. About Women and Men in India Report, 2020: National Statistical Office… Continue reading NSO Releases “Women and Men in India Report, 2020”
Union Minister to launch “Aahaar Kranti Mission”
What is the News? The Union Minister for Science and Technology will launch a mission called `Aahaar Kranti’. About Aahaar Kranti Mission: Vijnana Bharati (Vibha) and the Global Indian Scientists’ and Technocrats’ Forum (GIST) will launch Aahaar Kranti Mission. Aim: The mission will aim to spread the message of the need for a nutritionally balanced diet.… Continue reading Union Minister to launch “Aahaar Kranti Mission”
ICMR’s International Symposium on “One Health” in India
What is the News? Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare chairs ICMR’s International Symposium for one health in India. Contents1 About ICMR’s International Symposium2 About One Health:3 Importance of Approach:4 Application areas of One Health5 Examples of Approach: About ICMR’s International Symposium ICMR’s Indian Journal of Medical Research: The journal discusses the One Health approach.… Continue reading ICMR’s International Symposium on “One Health” in India
Education Minister Presents AICTE “Lilavati Awards” 2020
What is the News? Union Minister of Education has presented the AICTE Lilavati Awards 2020 on women empowerment to the winners. About Lilavati Awards: Lilavati Award is an initiative of the All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE). It aims to recognise efforts by AICTE-approved institutions to treat women with equality and fairness. Named after: The… Continue reading Education Minister Presents AICTE “Lilavati Awards” 2020
Government launches “SARTHAQ” plan to implement NEP at school
What is the News? The Union Education Minister has released an implementation plan for school education called SARTHAQ. SARTHAQ stands for ‘Students’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement through Quality Education. About SARTHAQ: The Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, has developed SARTHAQ. Purpose: SARTHAQ is an indicative and suggestive implementation plan for school… Continue reading Government launches “SARTHAQ” plan to implement NEP at school
