Manual Scavenging
News:The Supreme Court of India has pulled up the Centre on the number of deaths of manual scavengers and for not providing them with protective gear. Facts: About Manual scavenging: …
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International Migrant Stock 2019
News: Union Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), Population Division, has released International Migrant Stock 2019. Facts: Key takeaways from International Migrant Stock 2019: Number of international migrants …
Read MoreProhibition of E-cigarettes Ordinance, 2019
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the Promulgation of the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, storage and advertisement) Ordinance, …
Read MoreExplained: A suicide every 40 seconds, taking stock of global trends
News:The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a study which shows that suicides account for one death every 40 seconds. Facts: Key findings of the study: The study has shown that …
Read MoreExplained: Eradicating malaria by 2050 — why study says it can be done
News:Lancet has released a report on Malaria eradication. Facts: About the report: The report has held that with the right strategies and sufficient funding,it is possible to eradicate malaria as …
Read MoreProject ‘Bal Basera’
News:Project Bal Basera or creche has been inaugurated at AIIMS Rishikesh. Facts: About Bal Basera: Bal Basera or a Crèche is a project for the welfare of Children of Construction Workers …
Read MoreTamil Nadu ranks lowest in coverage of iodised salt
News:The national survey to measure the coverage of iodized salt has been released. Facts: The survey was conducted by Nutrition International in collaboration with the AIIMS and the Indian Coalition …
Read MoreMeasles and Rubella
News: Member Countries of WHO South-East Asia Region (SEAR) has resolved to eliminate measles and rubella by 2023. Earlier the target set was 2020. Facts: WHO SEAR member countries have …
Read MoreEat Right India Movement
News: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a campaign to promote Eat Right India Movement Facts: About Eat Right India Movement The Eat Right India Movement was …
Read MoreRashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)
News: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a scheme for universal screening of children below 18 years for leprosy and tuberculosis (TB). It is a part of …
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