News: World Bank Group and UN Children’s Fund(UNICEF) has released a report titled “Global Estimate of Children in Monetary Poverty”. Facts: Key Highlights from the report: An estimated 1 in 6 children globally lived in extreme poverty(surviving on less than $1.90 a day) before the pandemic and this is set to worsen significantly. Sub Saharan Africa… Continue reading One in six children living in extreme poverty: World Bank and UNICEF
Category: Factly: Schemes and Programs
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National Deworming Day: 14 States Record Decline In Worm Infection
News: Since the launch of the ‘National Deworming Day’ in 2015, 14 states have shown a reduction in worm infections prevalent among children while nine states showed a substantial decline. Facts: National Deworming Day(NDD): It is observed bi-annually since 2015 by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Aim: It is aimed at eradicating… Continue reading National Deworming Day: 14 States Record Decline In Worm Infection
Anemia Mukt Bharat Index
News: Haryana State has topped the Anemia Mukt Bharat(AMB) Index among 29 states in the country. Facts: Anemia Mukt Bharat: It is an initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and UNICEF. Aim: To reduce the prevalence of Anemia all over India. Implementation: It provides preventive and curative mechanisms through a 6x6x6… Continue reading Anemia Mukt Bharat Index
Boundary issues between Assam and Mizoram
Context: Residents of Assam and Mizoram have clashed twice over territory, injuring at least eight people and set fire to a few huts and small shops. What were the recent clashes about? Residents of Lailapur village in Assam’s Cachar district clashed with residents of localities near Vairengte in Mizoram’s Kolasib district. According to an agreement between… Continue reading Boundary issues between Assam and Mizoram
Initiatives against HIV and AIDS in India
Context: Government has taken several initiatives against HIV and AIDS in India. There is a reduction in new HIV infections among children and in AIDS-related deaths in India. Discuss the developments made by India in tackling HIV-related infections and AIDS. According to the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO)/Ministry of Health and Family Welfare with… Continue reading Initiatives against HIV and AIDS in India
76% of rural Indians can’t afford a nutritious diet: study
News: A paper has been published titled “Affordability of nutritious diets in rural India”It is a study authored by International Food Policy Research Institute economist Kalyani Raghunathan and others. Facts: Source of study : The study uses the latest available food price and wage information dataset from the 2011 National Sample Survey. Methodology used:… Continue reading 76% of rural Indians can’t afford a nutritious diet: study
A background of police reforms in india
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India’s low rank in Global Health Index, 2020
Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 2- Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Context- India has been ranked at 94 among 107 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2020. How the Global Hunger Index [GHI] scores are calculated? The GHI scores are calculated each year to assess progress and setbacks in combating hunger. It is calculated on the basis of four indicators-… Continue reading India’s low rank in Global Health Index, 2020
Global tuberculosis report 2020
News: The World Health Organization(WHO) has released the Global tuberculosis report 2020. Facts: Global tuberculosis report: It has been published annually since 1997. Purpose: It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the TB epidemic and of progress in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease at global, regional and country levels. Key… Continue reading Global tuberculosis report 2020
UP Government launches Mission Shakti for security of women in the state
News: Uttar Pradesh government has launched a 6-month long women empowerment programme ‘Mission Shakti’. Facts: Aim: To raise awareness and tackle crime against women in the state. Phases: The six month campaign has two phases: Mission Shakti: It will focus on spreading awareness towards ensuring the safety and dignity of women and girl-child. Operation… Continue reading UP Government launches Mission Shakti for security of women in the state
