International Universal Health Coverage Day
News: Universal Health Coverage Day is celebrated on 12th December. Facts: Universal Health Coverage (UHC): It is defined as ensuring that all people have access to needed health services of …
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Targets missed, Accessible India campaign’s deadline extended
News: The deadline for the Accessible India campaign has been extended to March 2020. Facts: Accessible India Campaign- Sugamaya Bharat Abhiyan It is a nation-wide Campaign launched by the Department …
Read MoreIndia up one rank in UN development index
News: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released Human Development Index 2019. Facts: Key takeaways: Norway ranked first in HDI 2019, followed by Switzerland and Ireland. Burundi ranked last (189) India …
Read MoreThe world observes Human Rights Day today
News: Human Rights Day is celebrated every year on 10th December Facts: About Human Rights Day Human Rights Day marks the day on which the United Nations General Assembly, in …
Read More2.3 million children in India unvaccinated for measles
News: US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, reported on the state of measles around the world. Facts: Key Takeaways In 2018, …
Read MoreExplained: Who were the Paikas of Odisha and what will the Paika Memorial celebrate?
News:President will lay the foundation stone for a memorial to mark 200 years of the Paika Rebellion. Facts: Who were Paikas: The Paikas were a class of military retainers who …
Read MoreCommittee to suggest necessary amendments in IPC, CrPC to curb mob lynching
News: Union Home Minister has said in Rajya Sabha that the government has set up a committee to suggest necessary amendments in the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Code of …
Read MoreMalaria drop is sharpest in India, 90% of cases are in 7 states
News: The World Health Organization has released the annual Global Malaria Report. Facts: Key Takeaways from the Global Malaria Report, 2019 Global: In 2018, an estimated 228 million cases of …
Read MoreScheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer, 2016
News: Ministry of Labour and Employment has informed Rajya Sabha about the Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer, 2016 Facts: About Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer, 2016 The salient …
Read MoreNational Policy to Tackle Drug Abuse
News: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has informed Lok Sabha about the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) Facts: About National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction …
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