Explained: ICMR’s fourth serosurvey and its findings
Sources: The Indian Express, The Hindu, The Mint, Times of India and Down to Earth Contents1 About the news:2 What is the ICMR serosurvey?3 Key findings of the survey:4 Suggestions of the survey: About the news: The fourth nationwide serological survey was conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in June-July. Its findings… Continue reading Explained: ICMR’s fourth serosurvey and its findings
Midday meals leave a long-lasting impact: study
Source: The Hindu What is the News? A Study titled “Intergenerational nutrition benefits of India’s national school feeding program’” has been published in Nature Communications. The study used nationally representative data on mothers and their children from 1993 to 2016 to assess whether the mid-day meal scheme has supported intergenerational improvements in a child’s linear… Continue reading Midday meals leave a long-lasting impact: study
India largest source of govt. info requests, says Twitter
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 Government’s Request for Account Information:3 Country-wise:4 Legal Demands to Remove Content: What is the News? Twitter has released the biannual Twitter Transparency Report. The report shares details on the number of government and legal requests, removal requests and data around accounts actioned for various violations. Key Findings… Continue reading India largest source of govt. info requests, says Twitter
E-classes leading to learning gaps in higher education: Survey
Source: Times of India Introduction: The gap in learning outcomes has been acknowledged across the world. World Bank data indicate nearly 220 million students have faced the brunt of the pandemic’s impact on education. Education technology solution provider TeamLease Edtech surveyed over 700 students and officials from 75 Indian universities to assess the learning gap… Continue reading E-classes leading to learning gaps in higher education: Survey
India’s neurological disease burden rising
Source: The Hindu What is the News? India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative has published in Lancet the first-ever comprehensive estimates of disease burden due to neurological disorders in India from 1990 to 2019. Note: India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative is a collaborative effort between the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Public Health Foundation of… Continue reading India’s neurological disease burden rising
Rising fuel prices eating into health spends: SBI report
Source: Times of India Contents1 What is the news?2 Background:3 Findings of SBI report:4 Way Ahead: What is the news? A recent report by SBI shows that expenditure on non-discretionary items (including health) is reducing due to rising fuel prices. This calls for urgent lowering of prices through tax rationalisation. Background: SBI has released a… Continue reading Rising fuel prices eating into health spends: SBI report
State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021 report
Source: Down to Earth Contents1 What is the news?2 Findings of other studies3 What is a healthy diet as per WHO?4 Why a healthy diet is necessary? What is the news? Key findings of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)’s latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021 report The FAO report has… Continue reading State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021 report
Investing in water, sanitation and hygiene can fuel economic recovery: Report
Source: Down To Earth Contents1 What is the News?2 About Mission Critical Report:3 Key Findings of the Report:4 Recommendations: What is the News? Water Aid, an international non-profit organisation has released a report titled “Mission-critical: Invest in water, sanitation, and hygiene for a healthy and green economic recovery”. About Mission Critical Report: The Mission Critical… Continue reading Investing in water, sanitation and hygiene can fuel economic recovery: Report
Over 7 lakh yearly deaths in India linked to abnormal temperatures: Lancet study
Source: The Hindu What is the news? An international team, led by researchers at Monash University in Australia, found that globally more than five million extra deaths a year can be attributed to non-optimal temperatures. The team looked at mortality and temperature data across the world from 2000 to 2019, a period when global temperatures… Continue reading Over 7 lakh yearly deaths in India linked to abnormal temperatures: Lancet study
Women suffer more health-related misery than men
Source: TOI What is the news? Recent findings of World Health Statistics report of 2021, indicating gender inequality in terms of quality of life of women as compared to men. Key findings Gender inequality mars the quality of life as women age, in much of the world. Hostile social norms undo women’s bodily advantage –… Continue reading Women suffer more health-related misery than men
Oxfam: 11 people die of hunger each minute around the globe
Source: The Hindu What is the news? Findings of the Oxfam report: The Hunger Virus Multiplies Key findings Hunger is a greater threat: Death toll from famine outpaces that of COVID-19, which kills around seven people per minute. 11 people die of hunger each minute and that the number facing famine-like conditions around the globe… Continue reading Oxfam: 11 people die of hunger each minute around the globe
Deaths by exposure to hazardous chemicals increased 29% between 2016 and 2019: WHO
Source: Down To Earth Contents1 What is the News?2 Deaths due to Hazardous Chemicals Exposure:3 Deaths due to other Hazardous Chemicals:4 Disability-adjusted life-years lost too What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released estimates on the Impact of hazardous chemicals on Public Health. Key Findings: Deaths due to Hazardous Chemicals Exposure: Deaths due… Continue reading Deaths by exposure to hazardous chemicals increased 29% between 2016 and 2019: WHO
COVID-19 unemployment: Make agri-food systems equitable for youth, says UN report
Source: Down To Earth What is the News? The Committee on World Food Security (CFS) has released a report titled “Promoting youth engagement and employment in agriculture and food systems”. Key Findings of the Report: COVID-19 has affected labour markets around the world. This has impacted the employment prospects for the youth more than those… Continue reading COVID-19 unemployment: Make agri-food systems equitable for youth, says UN report
The Pew study’s glazed picture of our religious tolerance
Source: Livemint Contents1 What is the News?2 Key Findings of the Survey:3 Inter-Caste and Inter-Religious Marriage:4 Significance of the Survey: What is the News? Pew Research Center, a non-profit based in Washington DC has released the results of the survey titled ‘Religion in India: Tolerance and Segregation’. The survey takes a closer look at religious… Continue reading The Pew study’s glazed picture of our religious tolerance
The rise in inequality of opportunity in India
Source: Live mint What is the News? A World Bank study has found that children of under-educated parents in India find it much more difficult to rise up the educational and income ladder. The situation is better in other large developing countries(China, Brazil, Indonesia, Egypt, and Nigeria). Key Findings of the Study: Privileged Learners: In… Continue reading The rise in inequality of opportunity in India
Pandemic increased vulnerability to human trafficking: U.S. report
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The U.S State Department has released the Trafficking in Persons report. About Trafficking in Persons report: Trafficking in Persons is an annual report released by the U.S State Department since 2001. Ranking: The report ranks countries in tiers based on their compliance with the minimum standard for eliminating… Continue reading Pandemic increased vulnerability to human trafficking: U.S. report
Education Minister releases Report on United District Information System for Education Plus(UDISE+) 2019-20
Source: PIB, The Hindu What is the News? The Union Education Minister has released the report on United Information System for Education Plus(UDISE+) 2019-20 for School Education in India. About UDISE: Unified District Information on School Education(UDISE) is one of the largest Management Information Systems on school education. UDISE was initiated in 2012-13 by the… Continue reading Education Minister releases Report on United District Information System for Education Plus(UDISE+) 2019-20
World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects (GEP)
Source: Livemint Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources Synopsis: The World Bank releases a Global Economic Prospects (GEP) report twice a year. It is the most important source for evaluating the current and future outlook for emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The recently released edition is significant because of the… Continue reading World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects (GEP)
Global Trends Report on Forced Displacements Released by UNHCR
What is the News? The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has released the Global Trends Report on Forced Displacements. About Global Trends Report: The Global Trends Report is an annual report. UNHCR publishes this report. Purpose: The report counts and tracks the numbers of refugees, internally displaced people. It also tracks people who have… Continue reading Global Trends Report on Forced Displacements Released by UNHCR
“Global Peace Index 2021” Released
What is the News? The 15th edition of Global Peace Index 2021 has been released. About Global Peace Index: The Global Peace Index is released by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), an international think tank. Aim: The index presents the most comprehensive analysis of trends in peace. It ranks countries according to their levels… Continue reading “Global Peace Index 2021” Released
Summary of State of Environment Report 2021 – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About State of Environment Report3 About Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)4 Key Findings of the State of Environment Report 20215 Analysing the Key Findings of State of Environment Report 20216 Suggestions from the State of Environment Report 20217 Conclusion Introduction The Centre for Science and Environment(CSE) has released its annual State of… Continue reading Summary of State of Environment Report 2021 – Explained, Pointwise
“World Competitiveness Index 2021”: India maintained 43rd position
Contents1 What is the news?2 Key Findings of World Competitiveness Index 2021:3 Key Findings Related to India:4 Qualities of higher-ranked countries What is the news? World Competitiveness Index 2021 has been released by the Institute for Management Development (IMD). About World Competitiveness Index The World Competitiveness Index is an annual report published since 1989. Released… Continue reading “World Competitiveness Index 2021”: India maintained 43rd position
Great Power Summit Held Between US and Russian President
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Discussions during the summit:4 About New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty): What is the News? U.S President and Russian President have concluded their Great Power summit meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. Key Discussions during the summit: Return of Ambassadors: The US and Russia will return their Ambassadors to their… Continue reading Great Power Summit Held Between US and Russian President
UNESCO Science Report Finds India’s investment in Research Unsatisfactory
What is the News? The UNESCO Science Report(USR) has been released. Contents1 About UNESCO Science Report(USR):2 UNESCO Science Report(USR) on India:3 Density of Scientists and Engineers:4 R&D by Government and Private Sector:5 Scientific Publications:6 Recommendations: About UNESCO Science Report(USR): UNESCO Science Report is a global monitoring report. It is published every five years by the United… Continue reading UNESCO Science Report Finds India’s investment in Research Unsatisfactory
All India Survey on Higher Education(AISHE) 2019-20
What is the News? Ministry of Education has released the report of All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2019-20. Contents1 About AISHE Report 2019-20:2 Highest Number of Colleges:3 Gross Enrolment Ratio:4 Enrolment of Girls:5 Attractive Disciplines:6 Foreign Students: About AISHE Report 2019-20: The AISHE Report provides key performance indicators on the current status of… Continue reading All India Survey on Higher Education(AISHE) 2019-20
“G7 summit” takes place in the UK: Indian PM will participate virtually
What is the News? Indian Prime Minister will participate in the Outreach Sessions of the G7 Summit in virtual format. What is G7? The G7 (Group of Seven) is an organisation of the world’s seven largest so-called advanced economies. They are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the United States. The European Union… Continue reading “G7 summit” takes place in the UK: Indian PM will participate virtually
NITI Aayog releases “Fast Tracking Freight in India” Report
What is the News? NITI Aayog and Rocky Mountain Institute(RMI) has released a report titled “Fast Tracking Freight in India: A Roadmap for Clean and Cost-Effective Goods Transport”. Contents1 Objectives of the Fast Tracking Freight in India Report:2 India’s Logistics Sector:3 Measures need to accommodate more urban citizens:4 Other measures recommended by the Fast Tracking… Continue reading NITI Aayog releases “Fast Tracking Freight in India” Report
“Child Labour: Global estimates 2020” report released by ILO
Contents1 What is the news?2 Key Findings of the Child Labour: Global estimates 2020 report3 Recommendations of Child Labour: Global estimates 2020 report4 Child labour in India What is the news? “Child Labour: Global estimates 2020, trends and the road forward” report has been released by International Labour Organization and UNICEF. What is Child labour?… Continue reading “Child Labour: Global estimates 2020” report released by ILO
World Bank’s “Global Economic Prospects Report” predicts India’s growth as 8.3%
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Global Economic Prospects Report:3 Key Findings of Global Economic Prospects Report related to India:4 Key Global Findings of Global Economic Prospects Report: What is the News? The World Bank has released the Global Economic Prospects Report. About the Global Economic Prospects Report: Global Economic Prospects is a World… Continue reading World Bank’s “Global Economic Prospects Report” predicts India’s growth as 8.3%
“State of Environment Report” says “Farmer protests” increased fivefold since 2017
Contents1 2 What is the news?3 Report on Farmers Protests:4 Other key Findings of State of Environment Report:5 Suggestions from State of Environment Report: What is the news? The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has released the State of Environment Report, 2021 in February recently. This article focuses upon the data related to farmer… Continue reading “State of Environment Report” says “Farmer protests” increased fivefold since 2017
Govt launches “Performance Grading Index 2019-20”
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the Performance Grading Index (PGI)?3 Key Findings of the Performance Grading Index 2019-20:4 Significance of this Performance Grading Index: What is the news? Performance Grading Index 2019-20, for States and Union Territories, has been released by the Education ministry. What is the Performance Grading Index (PGI)? Performance Grading… Continue reading Govt launches “Performance Grading Index 2019-20”
IEA releases “World Energy Investment Report 2021”
What is the News? The International Energy Agency(IEA) has released the World Energy Investment Report 2021. About the World Energy Investment Report 2021: The report presents the latest data and analysis of how energy investment flows are recovering from the shock of the Covid-19 pandemic. This includes full-year outlook estimates for 2021. Key Findings of… Continue reading IEA releases “World Energy Investment Report 2021”
ILO releases “World Employment and Social Outlook” report
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the World Employment and Social Outlook report:4 Key Findings of the World Employment and Social Outlook report What is the News? The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has released the annual World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2021 (WESO) report. About the World Employment and Social Outlook report: The… Continue reading ILO releases “World Employment and Social Outlook” report
NITI Aayog releases “SDG India Index 2020-21”
What is the News? NITI Aayog has released the SDG India Index 2020-21. It is the 3rd edition of SDG India Index. Contents1 Key Findings of the SDG India Index 2020-21:2 About SDG India Index:3 How are states ranked & classified?4 Significance of the index: Key Findings of the SDG India Index 2020-21: India’s overall… Continue reading NITI Aayog releases “SDG India Index 2020-21”
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
“State of Finance for Nature Report” demands investment in “Nature-based solutions”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About State of Finance for Nature Report:4 Key Findings of the Report:5 Recommendations: What is the News? The State of Finance for Nature Report has been released. The report recommended more investments in “Nature-based solutions”. About State of Finance for Nature Report: Released by: United Nations Environment Programme, World… Continue reading “State of Finance for Nature Report” demands investment in “Nature-based solutions”
“Climate Breakthroughs Summit” and “Race To Zero Campaign”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Climate Breakthroughs Summit:4 Key highlights of the summit:5 About Race To Zero Campaign: What is the News? The Climate Breakthroughs Summit is being held virtually. About Climate Breakthroughs Summit: Climate Breakthroughs Summit is a collaboration between the following. World Economic Forum, Mission Possible Partnership, United Nations Climate Champions… Continue reading “Climate Breakthroughs Summit” and “Race To Zero Campaign”
WHO report on “Origin of Covid-19”: India seeks more studies on virus
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What did the Global Study on the Origin of Covid-19 found?4 India’s stand on WHO’s study: What is the News? India has welcomed the global study on the origin of Covid-19 convened by the World Health Organisation(WHO). However, India demanded initiating further studies in order to reach robust conclusions.… Continue reading WHO report on “Origin of Covid-19”: India seeks more studies on virus
“Protected Planet Report” 2020 Released by UNEP
What is the News? UNEP released the Protected Planet Report 2020. About Protected Planet Report 2020: Released by: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Purpose: The report takes stock of measures taken to fulfill the aims of Aichi Target 11. Aichi Target 11 called for protecting 17% of… Continue reading “Protected Planet Report” 2020 Released by UNEP
“Global Health Summit 2021” adopted “Rome Declaration”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Global Health Summit 2021:4 Rome Declaration:5 Key Features of the Rome Declaration: What is the News? The Virtual Global Health Summit 2021 is being held in Rome, Italy. About Global Health Summit 2021: Global Health Summit was organised by Italy in its role as president of the G20… Continue reading “Global Health Summit 2021” adopted “Rome Declaration”
