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
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 now. What is the case? A plea has been filed in court claiming that 27 temples were demolished to build the Quwwat-ul-Islam… Continue reading Qutub Minar not a place of worship: ASI
Draft notification for electronic waste management: 60% e-waste recycling likely by 2023
What is the News? The Environment Ministry released the draft notification for electronic waste management for public feedback. India has a formal set of rules for electronic waste management. These were first announced in 2016 and amended in 2018. The latest rules are expected to come into effect by August. What are the key provisions… 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. What has been the government’s response against WHO estimates? Various State Health Ministers slammed the WHO estimates. They asserted that India has a “robust, legal and transparent system for data collection and COVID mortality surveillance”,… 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 About GST Regime The GST regime was introduced through the 101st constitutional Amendment in July 2017 which aimed for unification of tax administration in India… Continue reading A new road for India’s fiscal federalism
Explained: The new Indo-Pacific bloc
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 to reclaim US’s economic leadership in East Asia and the ASEAN region without losing them to China. What is Indo-Pacific Economic Framework? Read here: Explained: What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework? The… Continue reading Explained: The new Indo-Pacific bloc
