What is the news? According to a study, poverty, education, and exposure to a community health worker are more important than age at marriage in determining whether a mother will be able to have a safe birth in a medical facility. About the Study The study was conducted to understand the socio-demographic factors as well… Continue reading Poverty key factor in determining institutional delivery: study
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India gives food aid, defence equipments to Mozambique
What is the news? India has sent food and defence equipment to Mozambique (central African nation). India sent food aid through INS Kesari (landing ship tank) to Mozambique under the eight edition of Mission Sagar. It was delivered at Port Maputo of Mozambique. Why aid is being sent? Mozambique is facing a lot of challenges… Continue reading India gives food aid, defence equipments to Mozambique
The elderly are assets, not dependents
News: India’s demographic dividend implies that there is a larger pool of young population. This implies lower dependency and can boost the economy of a country, like was experienced by East Asian tigers and even in China. But in the future, India is likely to experience an increasingly elderly population. Must Read: Elderly population in… Continue reading The elderly are assets, not dependents
Outpatient care: Prevention is better than cure
News: Outpatient healthcare is not getting the required attention. What is outpatient (OP) healthcare and how do OP expenses affect people? It comprises doctor consultations, drugs, and tests. OP expenses have the majority share in total out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditure on health. As per the government and various representative surveys, OP expenses have a major impact on… Continue reading Outpatient care: Prevention is better than cure
Iran nuclear talks reverberate in the Gulf
News: Ongoing Vienna summit is exploring the possibility of the USA’s re-entry into a Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action (JCPOA). Two parties that are not present, but will be most impacted, are Israel and the six states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Read more: Talks on Iran Nuclear Deal Resumes What is the stand… Continue reading Iran nuclear talks reverberate in the Gulf
A chance to tap India’s high equity in Myanmar
News: Indian Foreign Secretary’s recent visit to Myanmar was intended to deepen cooperation between the two countries. His mission succeeded to a large extent, as substantive discussions were held with the top State Administrative Council (SAC) leadership and political parties. But, despite this success, challenges still remain. Must Read: Ways to restore democracy in Myanmar… Continue reading A chance to tap India’s high equity in Myanmar
Olive Ridley turtles: Turtle trail to get a boost with mass tagging mission
What is the News? Scientists have resumed the Project of tagging Olive Ridley turtles at Rushikulya rookery along the Odisha coast. About the Project Launched by: It is a collaborative Project of the Zoological Survey of India in association with the Odisha Forest and Environment Department. Nesting Sites Covered: The project of tagging of the… Continue reading Olive Ridley turtles: Turtle trail to get a boost with mass tagging mission
Population not the sole factor in J&K limitation says officials
What is the news? Members of opposition in J&K have objected to the Delimitation commission’s proposal for delimitation of J&K constituency. The J&K Delimitation Commission had recently proposed to increase six seats for the Jammu division and only one for the Kashmir division. What is the provision against which objections have been raised? Objections are… Continue reading Population not the sole factor in J&K limitation says officials
Needed, a public health architecture for India
News: India conducts numerous health surveys, most prominent of which is NFHS. Lately, there have been various additions into NFHS which have made it disoriented and lacking any specific policy purpose. There is need for selected comprehensive surveys that can broadly cover major public health themes for a complex country like ours. What is… Continue reading Needed, a public health architecture for India
This clean cooking fuel plan needs more firing up
News: LPG Penetration in India has reached a significant level, but there is still need for some adaptations so that this momentum for clean fuel is maintained. What is the status of adoption of clean fuel in India? Around eight crore customers were enlisted in late 2019 for LPG connections. Previously, there were hundreds… Continue reading This clean cooking fuel plan needs more firing up
