Child Malnutrition Current Affairs, GK & News
World Food Day celebrated on October 16
World Food Day is observed every year on October 16. Year 2021 marked the 76th World Food Day. Key facts This day makes human realise how privileged are they to gorge on the delicacies from across the world as well as raises awareness regarding deprived & not-so-privileged people. It acknowledges the founding of Food and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Child Malnutrition • Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) • food crisis • Obesity • United Nations • World Food Day
UNICEF’s ‘Fed to Fail?’ Report- Highlights
UNICEF released its new report titled “Fed to Fail? The crisis of children’s diets in early life” on September 23, 2021. Key Findings According to the report, Children aged under 2 are not getting the food or nutrients they need to thrive and grow well. This is leading to irreversible developmental harm. Report warns that ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Child Malnutrition • COVID-19 • Extreme poverty • Fed to Fail? Report • malnutrition • Malnutrition in India • UNICEF • UNICEF India
Rice under all scheme to be fortified by 2024
While addressing the nation on 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced to provide fortified rice to poor under various schemes. Key Points This decision was taken in order to address the problem of malnutrition in India. Providing nutrition to every poor person India is a priority of the government. This decision was taken ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Child Malnutrition • Food fortification • fortified rice • Micronutrient • NFHS 4 • Rice fortification
UNICEF Day: December 11
Every year, UNICEF Day is observed on December 11 by the United Nations. The UNICEF day is celebrated on December 11 because the United Nations General Assembly created UNICEF on December 11, 1946. UNICEF stands for United Nations International Children Emergency Fund. It was started in order to provide assistance, supplies and improve health, education, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Child Malnutrition • malnutrition • UNICEF • UNICEF Day • United Nations • World War II
POSHAN ABHIYAN: MoU signed between AYUSH Ministry and WCD Ministry to control Malnutrition
On September 20, 2020, the Ministry of Ayush and Ministry of Women and Child Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding to control malnutrition in the country. The agreement was signed as a part of Poshan Abhiyaan. Highlights According to the Memorandum of understanding, the Women and Child Development Ministry will undertake scientifically proven and user ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Child Malnutrition • malnutrition • Malnutrition free India • Malnutrition in children • Malnutrition in India • Ministry of Ayush • Poshan Abhiyaan