Impact of COVID-19 Nutrition fallout in wake of pandemic Context – The COVID-19 crisis has affected the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) Scheme, threatening the food security of children from underprivileged communities. What are the key findings of recent Global Hunger Index (GHI) report? Alarming situation for India- India has been ranked at 94 among 107 countries in the Global Hunger Index… Continue reading COVID-19 Nutrition fallout in wake of pandemic
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Global Hunger Index (GHI) | 24th October, 2020
Good evening dear reader. Here is our 7pm editorial Summary for today Hunger and Solutions Context: India ranked 94 in the Global Hunger Index 2020 among 107 countries. What are the indicators of Global Hunger Index (GHI)? Where does India stand? The Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2020 report has placed India at 94thposition among 107… Continue reading Global Hunger Index (GHI) | 24th October, 2020
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