According to the fourth National Family Health Surveys(NFHS),sex ratio at birth(SRB) has improved from 914 in 2005-06 to 919 in 2015-16.SRB is defined as the number of female births per 1,000 male births. The survey has said that the highest improvement in SRB was in Punjab at 126 points but its SRB remained at 860… Continue reading Sex ratio at birth: Kerala on top, Northeast states show decline
Category: Factly: Schemes and Programs
This category contains all new schemes and Programs in Factly Articles for Prelims. You can find all relevant updates on Schemes and Programs on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
UP, Delhi and Rajasthan among worst performers in breastfeeding
According to Union Health Ministry,Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Punjab performed worst in the practice of breastfeeding. The report notes that these states have the lowest rate for breastfeeding within one hour of birth, exclusive breastfeeding for six months and complementary breastfeeding from six to nine months. Further,the States that have topped the report… Continue reading UP, Delhi and Rajasthan among worst performers in breastfeeding
How Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh propose to check lynching
The Rajasthan government has passed the Rajasthan Protection from Lynching Bill, 2019. The Madhya Pradesh government has also introduced a Bill that seeks to curb cow vigilantism and mob lynching. State Law Commission in Uttar Pradesh has drafted the UP Combating of Mob Lynching Bill, 2019, and submitted it to Chief Minister. These developments follow… Continue reading How Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh propose to check lynching
‘Raising time limit for abortion under study’
The Centre has informed the Delhi High Court that it has initiated the process for an inter-ministerial consultation on raising the time period to terminate pregnancy The response has come on backdrop of a PIL filed in the Delhi High Court for extending the time period to terminate pregnancy to 24 to 26 weeks in… Continue reading ‘Raising time limit for abortion under study’
‘India’s cancer burden will double to 20 lakh cases in 20 years’
According to a new study published in the Journal of Global Oncology, the cancer burden in India will double to 20 lakh cases in 20 years. The increase in cancer burden has been attributed to demographic changes and improvement in and increased use of cancer diagnostics. According to GLOBOCAN, India registered 11.6 lakh cancer cases… Continue reading ‘India’s cancer burden will double to 20 lakh cases in 20 years’
Lok Sabha passes Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill
The Lok Sabha has passed the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019. The bill aims to regulate the practice and process of surrogacy in India. The objectives of the bill are to: a) ensure effective regulation of surrogacy, b) prohibit commercial surrogacy and c) allow ethical altruistic surrogacy to the needy infertile Indian couples on fulfilment of… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill
Lok Sabha passes transgender protection Bill
The Lok Sabha has passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2019. The Bill aims at the social, economic and educational empowerment of transgender persons. Under the bill, transgender persons are defined as those “whose gender does not match the gender assigned to that person at birth and includes trans-men or trans-women, persons with… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes transgender protection Bill
World Breastfeeding Week
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1st to 7th August.It aims to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. This is organized by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), in association with WHO and UNICEF.The theme for 2019 is “Empower Parents,Enable Breastfeeding”. Breastfeeding is important because (a)It prevents… Continue reading World Breastfeeding Week
New norms for ‘trans fat free’ status
The Foods safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has put forward new norms for trans-fat free status. According to the norms, bakeries, sweet shops and other food outlets would be able to use a government trans-fat free logo for their healthier food offerings. Food establishments can display “Trans Fat Free” logo in their outlets… Continue reading New norms for ‘trans fat free’ status
SC orders setting up of special courts in districts with over 100 pending POCSO cases
The Supreme Court has ordered the government to set up special courts in those districts where more than 100 cases of sexual offences against children are pending. The special court will be set up under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POSCO) Act. The court will only hear sexual assault cases against children and… Continue reading SC orders setting up of special courts in districts with over 100 pending POCSO cases
