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South India has higher prevalence of mental disorders: study

News:India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative has released the first report on disease burden attributable to mental health from 1990. Facts: Key Highlights of the report: The study finds that roughly one in seven Indians or 197 million people suffered from mental disorders of varying severity in 2017.Among these,depression and anxiety disorders are the commonest mental… Continue reading South India has higher prevalence of mental disorders: study

Packaged foods breach safe limits of salt, fat:CSE study

News:According to an analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), an array of packaged snacks and fast foods breach safe limits of salt and fat content. Facts: About the study: The study has been conducted by the Centre for Science and Environment(CSE). It relied on the concept of the Recommended Dietary Allowance(RDA) to… Continue reading Packaged foods breach safe limits of salt, fat:CSE study

WEF Gender Gap Index: India slips to 112th rank, in bottom 5 on health, economic fronts

News:World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the Global Gender Gap Index Report 2019. Facts: About Global gender gap Index: The Global gender gap Index is published annually by the World Economic Forum(WEF) since 2006. The report ranks 153 countries on their progress towards gender parity in four dimensions namely (a)Economic Participation and Opportunity, (b)Educational Attainment ((c)Health… Continue reading WEF Gender Gap Index: India slips to 112th rank, in bottom 5 on health, economic fronts

Breast Milk Banks

News:Recently,Union Minister for Health and Family welfare has informed that Breast Milk Banks have been established under “National Guidelines on Establishment of Lactation Management Centres in Public Health Facilities”. Facts: About Breast Milk Banks:Breast Milk Banks in India consists of: Comprehensive Lactation Management Centre:It is established for the purpose of collecting, screening, processing, storing and… Continue reading Breast Milk Banks

International Universal Health Coverage Day

News: Universal Health Coverage Day is celebrated on 12th December. Facts: Universal Health Coverage (UHC): It is defined as ensuring that all people have access to needed health services of sufficient quality without suffering financial hardship. It includes health promotion, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care. Background: UHC Day was proclaimed by the United Nations… Continue reading International Universal Health Coverage Day

Targets missed, Accessible India campaign’s deadline extended

News: The deadline for the Accessible India campaign has been extended to March 2020. Facts: Accessible India Campaign- Sugamaya Bharat Abhiyan It is a nation-wide Campaign launched by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment in 2015. It aims to provide universal accessibility to persons… Continue reading Targets missed, Accessible India campaign’s deadline extended

India up one rank in UN development index

News: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released Human Development Index 2019. Facts: Key takeaways: Norway ranked first in HDI 2019, followed by Switzerland and Ireland. Burundi ranked last (189) India ranked 129 out of 189 countries in 2019. HDI value was 0.647. India had ranked 130 in 2018. Among India’s neighbours, Sri Lanka ranked 71,… Continue reading India up one rank in UN development index

The world observes Human Rights Day today

News: Human Rights Day is celebrated every year on 10th December Facts: About Human Rights Day Human Rights Day marks the day on which the United Nations General Assembly, in 1948, adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The theme for 2019 Human Rights Day is – Youth Standing up for Human Rights. Additional… Continue reading The world observes Human Rights Day today

2.3 million children in India unvaccinated for measles

News: US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, reported on the state of measles around the world. Facts: Key Takeaways In 2018, measles caused an estimated 10 million cases and 1, 42,000 deaths globally. There were nearly 70,000 cases of measles in India in 2018, the third-highest… Continue reading 2.3 million children in India unvaccinated for measles

Explained: Who were the Paikas of Odisha and what will the Paika Memorial celebrate?

News:President will lay the foundation stone for a memorial to mark 200 years of the Paika Rebellion. Facts: Who were Paikas: The Paikas were a class of military retainers who had been recruited since the 16th century by kings in Odisha from a variety of social groups to render martial services in return for hereditary… Continue reading Explained: Who were the Paikas of Odisha and what will the Paika Memorial celebrate?

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