What is the News? A pair of tropical cyclones, Cyclone Asani & Karim (one in the northern hemisphere and one in the southern hemisphere) , one on each side of the equator have been formed. These are twin cyclones originating in the same longitude and now drifting apart. What are Twin Cyclones? The interplay of… Continue reading Explained | The science behind twin cyclones
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PM to launch Buddhist Centre work
What is the News? The Prime Minister will be travelling to Lumbini in Nepal to participate in a ceremony to lay the foundation stone for an “India International Center for Buddhist Culture & Heritage”. What is the “India International Center for Buddhist Culture & Heritage”? Located in: Lumbini, Nepal Constructed by: International Buddhist Confederation (IBC)… Continue reading PM to launch Buddhist Centre work
Iron in Tamil Nadu 4,200 years ago: a new dating and its significance
What is the News? Carbon dating of excavated finds in Tamil Nadu pushes evidence of iron being used in India back to 4,200 years ago. Where did the researchers conduct excavations? Researchers conducted excavations at the Mayiladumparai site near Krishnagiri in Tamil Nadu. Note: Mayiladumparai is an important site with cultural material dating back between… Continue reading Iron in Tamil Nadu 4,200 years ago: a new dating and its significance
One In Four Adults In India Suffers From Hypertension, Says ICMR
What is the News? According to the India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) study, at least one in every four Indian adults suffers from hypertension, but only about 10% get their blood pressure under control. What is the India Hypertension Control Initiative(IHCI)? Launched in: 2017 It is a multi-partner initiative of the Union Health Ministry, ICMR,… Continue reading One In Four Adults In India Suffers From Hypertension, Says ICMR
Union Minister releases Breed-Wise Report of Livestock and Poultry Based on 20th Livestock Census
What is the News? The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying have released the Breed-Wise Report Of Livestock And Poultry based on the 20th Livestock Census. What is the Breed-Wise Report Of Livestock And Poultry? The Breed-Wise Report Of Livestock And Poultry was done along with the 20th Livestock Census during the year… Continue reading Union Minister releases Breed-Wise Report of Livestock and Poultry Based on 20th Livestock Census
Burden of cancers in India: India’s Cancer Burden to rise to 29.8 million in 2025: ICMR
What is the News? Indian Council for Medical Research(ICMR) has released a report titled ‘Burden of cancers in India’. What are the key findings of the report? Cancer Cases in India in 2021 The number of Indians suffering from cancer in 2021 was around 26.7 million. The highest incidence was in the North (2,408 patients… Continue reading Burden of cancers in India: India’s Cancer Burden to rise to 29.8 million in 2025: ICMR
Fortified rice: Surveyors find that consumers fear traces of ‘plastic rice’
What is the News? A fact-finding team of civil society activists has found serious issues with the Pilot Scheme on Fortification of Rice. About Fortification of Rice Programme Recently, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for the supply of fortified rice throughout the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) under the following schemes… Continue reading Fortified rice: Surveyors find that consumers fear traces of ‘plastic rice’
SC seeks Centre, State governments’ reply on making ‘physical literacy’ a fundamental right
What is the News? The Supreme Court has asked the Centre and States to respond to a report recommending sports to be expressly made a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution. Note: The report was submitted by the court’s amicus curiae (friend of the court). What was the case about? A Public Interest… Continue reading SC seeks Centre, State governments’ reply on making ‘physical literacy’ a fundamental right
89% children between 6-23 months don’t get adequate diet: NFHS
What is the News? The National Family Health Survey(NFHS-5) has released data on the gap in Child Nutrition. What does NFHS say about Child Nutrition? Minimum Acceptable Diet: Around 89% of children between the formative ages of 6-23 months do not receive a “minimum acceptable diet’’. This is only marginally better than the 90.4% recorded… Continue reading 89% children between 6-23 months don’t get adequate diet: NFHS
How India fares on NFHS Wealth Index, in 5 charts
What is the News? According to the National Family Health Survey(NFHS) Wealth Index, a vast chunk of India’s poor in terms of ownership of consumer goods and household assets resides in a handful of eastern and northeastern states. What is the Wealth Index? The wealth index is a measure of living standards based on households’… Continue reading How India fares on NFHS Wealth Index, in 5 charts
