Contents1 What is the news?2 About the brief history of India’s poverty line3 What are the issues associated with the poverty line?4 About the multidimensional poverty What is the news? According to last year data on the Tendulkar committee recommended poverty line, India’s poverty has reduced by 7.9 percentage points between 2009-10 and 2011-12. About… Continue reading Hard to count the poor, but poverty in India is falling
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India has made no progress on anaemia, childhood wasting: Global Nutrition Report
What is the News? The Global Nutrition Report, 2021 has been released. What is the Global Nutrition Report 2021? The Global Nutrition Report was conceived following the first Nutrition for Growth Initiative Summit (N4G) in 2013. Released by: It is a multi-stakeholder initiative, consisting of a Stakeholder Group, Independent Expert Group and Report Secretariat.… Continue reading India has made no progress on anaemia, childhood wasting: Global Nutrition Report
NITI Aayog under the Indo-German Cooperation releases inaugural SDG Urban Index and Dashboard 2021–22
What is the News? Niti Aayog has released the first Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Urban India Index. About SDG Urban India index Developed by: Niti Aayog in collaboration with GIZ and BMZ under the umbrella of Indo-German Development Cooperation. Purpose: It is an SDG progress monitoring tool at the Urban Local Bodies(ULB) level. Methodology: For… Continue reading NITI Aayog under the Indo-German Cooperation releases inaugural SDG Urban Index and Dashboard 2021–22
India’s drug chase could be on the wrong trail
What is the News? Data shows that India is struggling more with opioid problems rather than cannabis. What is the status of drug consumption in India? Data: India’s National Crime Records Bureau has data on the number of drugs seized every year under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The data shows that over 60% of the… Continue reading India’s drug chase could be on the wrong trail
Union Minister of Home Affairs performed Bhoomi Pujan of Rani Gaidinliu Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Manipur
What is the News? Union Minister of Home Affairs has laid the foundation stone for setting up of the Rani Gaidinliu Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum at Luangkao village in Manipur’s Tamenglong district. Who was Rani Gaidinliu? Rani Gaidinliu was born on January 26, 1915, in the present-day Tamenglong district of Manipur. She belonged to the… Continue reading Union Minister of Home Affairs performed Bhoomi Pujan of Rani Gaidinliu Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Manipur
6th EDITION OF INDO-FRANCE JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE “EX SHAKTI 2021” BEING CONDUCTED IN FRANCE
What is the News? The Sixth Edition of Indo – French joint military exercise “Ex SHAKTI 2021” has commenced at the Military School of Draguignan, France. What is Exercise Shakti? Exercise Shakti is a biennial military exercise between the Indian and French Army. Aim: To enhance military cooperation and interoperability between the two Armies. Focus… Continue reading 6th EDITION OF INDO-FRANCE JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE “EX SHAKTI 2021” BEING CONDUCTED IN FRANCE
President of India Graces Swachh Amrit Mahotsav and Presents Swachh Survekshan Awards 2021
What is the News? The President of India has addressed the Swachh Amrit Mahotsav and presented the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2021. What is the Swachh Survekshan Awards? Swachh Survekshan is an annual survey of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in cities and towns across India. It was launched as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, which… Continue reading President of India Graces Swachh Amrit Mahotsav and Presents Swachh Survekshan Awards 2021
Life expectancy lower for urban poor, says study
What is the News? Azim Premji University has released a report titled “Healthcare equity in urban India”. What is the purpose of the report? The report explores health vulnerabilities and inequalities in cities in India.It also looks at the availability, accessibility and cost of healthcare facilities and possibilities in future-proofing services in the next decade.… Continue reading Life expectancy lower for urban poor, says study
Prolonged school closures due to COVID-19 pose threat to gender equality: UNESCO study
What is the News? UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has released a study titled “When Schools Close: Gendered Impacts of COVID-19 School Closures”. This study highlights how school closures affected girls and boys, young women and men differently depending on the circumstances. What are the key findings of the study? Around 1.6… Continue reading Prolonged school closures due to COVID-19 pose threat to gender equality: UNESCO study
Govt school enrolments lower in 8 states compared to pre-pandemic period
What is the News? The 16th Annual Status of Education Report(ASER) was recently released by Pratham Education Foundation. Must Read: ASER Survey and issues in school education – Explained, pointwise What is the major finding of the report? There was an increase in enrolment in Government Schools. Around 70.3% of children in India enrolled in… Continue reading Govt school enrolments lower in 8 states compared to pre-pandemic period
