News: The National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5 data (2019-20) has shown an increase in anaemia among adolescent girls by 5% when compared to National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-4. About nutrition requirement In the adolescence phase of life, both boys and girls demand a lot of nutrition intake. As girls face more physiological demands, thus they… Continue reading Diversifying plates for girls
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India must shift the discourse on abortion rights
News: Recently, two women public health practitioners who have studied and worked in India and the United States have voiced their solidarity with women in both countries for their abortion rights.. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 (“MTP Act”) regulates the abortion practices in India. Abortion Statistics Global According to the WHO, 6 out… Continue reading India must shift the discourse on abortion rights
Supreme Court recognises sex work as a ‘profession
What is the News? After invoking special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has recognised sex work as a “profession”. Thus, the practitioners are entitled to dignity and equal protection under the law. What are the key highlights of the Supreme Court’s direction? Every individual in this country has a right… Continue reading Supreme Court recognises sex work as a ‘profession
Qutub Minar not a place of worship: ASI
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the case?3 How does the character of a monument get decided?4 About Qutub Minar complex What is the News? Archaeological Survey of India has submitted a report in a Delhi court stating the Qutub Minar complex is not a place of worship and its character cannot be changed… Continue reading Qutub Minar not a place of worship: ASI
Draft notification for electronic waste management: 60% e-waste recycling likely by 2023
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key provisions of draft notification for electronic waste management?3 What is the significance of the new draft regulation?4 About the generation of e-waste in India What is the News? The Environment Ministry released the draft notification for electronic waste management for public feedback. India has a formal… Continue reading Draft notification for electronic waste management: 60% e-waste recycling likely by 2023
Serving those who serve: On WHO honour for ASHA workers
News: World Health Organization recognized the immense contribution of India’s ASHA (accredited social health activists) workers by according them the Global Health Leader award. This has given due recognition to the efforts of the workers at the very bottom of the hierarchy. Why were ASHA workers awarded? The ASHAs were honoured for their crucial role… Continue reading Serving those who serve: On WHO honour for ASHA workers
The executive seems more fragile than hurt sentiment
Context: A Dalit academician, was recently arrested for an ‘objectionable’ post on the Gyanvapi mosque row. He is alleged to have promoted disharmony or enmity between religious groups (Section 153A in the Indian Penal Code) and intentionally and maliciously hurt religious sentiments (Section 295A in the IPC). His arrest adds to the trend of increased… Continue reading The executive seems more fragile than hurt sentiment
Inadequacies of the Civil Registration System
News: Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO)’s estimated excess deaths due to COVID-19 in India which has triggered several responses. Contents1 What has been the government’s response against WHO estimates?2 System for registration in India3 What are the issues with India’s registration system?4 Impact of COVID-19 on registration5 Way Forward What has been the government’s… Continue reading Inadequacies of the Civil Registration System
A new road for India’s fiscal federalism
News: Recently, the Supreme Court of India delivered its verdict in the Union of India vs Mohit Minerals case, where it also made several observations on the GST Council recommendations Contents1 About GST Regime2 Confusions between advisory and binding nature of GST Council’s recommendations3 What are the Supreme Court’s observations in the Union of India… Continue reading A new road for India’s fiscal federalism
Explained: The new Indo-Pacific bloc
Contents1 News2 What is Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?3 What is the stand of India on IPEF?4 The Issue of data localisation between India and the US5 What are the issues surrounding IPEF? News Recently, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework was launched by United States President with 12 other countries, including India, as a member. The aim was… Continue reading Explained: The new Indo-Pacific bloc
