Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is Nano Liquid Urea?4 What are the benefits of Nano Liquid Urea? What is the News? Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited(IFFCO) has launched the world’s first Nano Urea Liquid What is Nano Liquid Urea? Nano Urea Liquid is a nutrient to provide nitrogen to plants as an alternative… Continue reading IFFCO launches world’s first “Nano Liquid Urea”
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Need of Transparency in Covid related Policies
Synopsis: Government should ensure transparency in the policies related to the Covid-19 pandemic in India. Official privacy on pandemic policies intensifies a crisis. Introduction The government created the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 (NEGVAC) in August 2020. It is a central agency to take decisions on all matters related to vaccine administration… Continue reading Need of Transparency in Covid related Policies
Twin challenge of COVID-19 Pandemic and Non-communicable diseases
Synopsis – There is a correlation between Non-Communicable Diseases [NCD] mortality rates and COVID-19 case fatalities. Government should focus on reducing the impact of Non-Communicable Diseases(NCD). Contents1 Introduction-2 What is India’s NCD strategy?3 Suggestions to tackle the twin challenges of the COVID pandemic and NCD morbidities4 Way forward- Introduction- Studies showed that over 70 per… Continue reading Twin challenge of COVID-19 Pandemic and Non-communicable diseases
Child labour in India- Need of Effective Policy making and programmatic interventions
Synopsis: India needs to address the causative factors for Child labor through effective Policymaking and programmatic interventions. It should aim at the elimination of child labor in all its forms by 2025. Contents1 Background2 How right policymaking and programmatic interventions can reduce the instance of Child labour?3 What are the factors that need to be… Continue reading Child labour in India- Need of Effective Policy making and programmatic interventions
Challenges of India’s COVID Diplomacy 2.0
Synopsis: India’s Covid Diplomacy 2.0 is focused on managing many challenges. The majority of these challenges arise due to Covid mismanagement. Read– Proactive Diplomacy Background During the first wave of the pandemic, India’s Covid-19 diplomacy was focused on coordinating exports of COVID-19 medicines. Further, it focussed on the repatriation of Indians from abroad under ‘Vande… Continue reading Challenges of India’s COVID Diplomacy 2.0
World Health Assembly Adopts New Resolution to End Malaria
What is the News? The 74th World Health Assembly(WHA) has adopted a new resolution to end malaria. It will accelerate efforts towards this aim. Contents1 About the Resolution to End Malaria:2 About WHOs Global Malaria Program:3 Global Technical Strategy for malaria 2016–20304 About Malaria: About the Resolution to End Malaria: The resolution is led by the… Continue reading World Health Assembly Adopts New Resolution to End Malaria
China’s shift from “one-child policy” to “three-child policy”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About China’s One-Child Policy:4 Was the One Child Policy successful?5 China’s Two-Child Policy:6 Will the Three-child policy increase childbirth? What is the News? China has announced that it will allow couples to have up to three children after census data showed a steep decline in birth rates. About China’s… Continue reading China’s shift from “one-child policy” to “three-child policy”
“Litoria Mira” — A Chocolate Frog Species found in New Guinea
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Litoria Mira:4 Features:5 Why do chocolate frogs and Australian green tree frogs look similar? What is the News? A research team led by Griffith University has discovered a new Frog Species in New Guinea. It has been named Litoria Mira. About Litoria Mira: The Litoria Mira or chocolate… Continue reading “Litoria Mira” — A Chocolate Frog Species found in New Guinea
Nearly 10,000 children in country need immediate care: NCPCR tells SC
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What was the case?4 What information did NCPCR provide to the Supreme Court?5 About National Commission for Protection of Child Rights(NCPCR):6 About Bal Swaraj Portal: What is the News? The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights(NCPCR) has informed the Supreme Court that nearly 10,000 children need immediate care… Continue reading Nearly 10,000 children in country need immediate care: NCPCR tells SC
“World No Tobacco Day” and “Tobacco Consumption” in India
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About World No Tobacco Day:4 Tobacco Consumption in India: What is the News? Every year, on 31st May, the World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners celebrate World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). This year, the WHO has honoured the health minister of India with the ‘WHO Director-General Special Recognition Award’ for his effort to control… Continue reading “World No Tobacco Day” and “Tobacco Consumption” in India
