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India’s Current Maternal Mortality Ratio is 130: Key Facts
The registrar general of India has released new data showing significant decline in maternal mortality ratio of the country. The relevant facts and data are as follows: Maternal Mortality and MMR According to WHO, Maternal Mortality is death of a ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
15th Finance Commission constitutes high level group for balanced expansion of health sector
The Fifteenth Finance Commission has constituted high level group to explore and give recommendations for a balanced expansion of the health sector. It will be headed by Dr. RandeepGuleria, Director, AIIMS, New Delhi and shall consist of eminent experts in ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
Government signs loan agreement with World Bank for Innovate in India for Inclusiveness Project
The Union Government (Ministry of Finance) has signed a Loan Agreement with the World Bank for IBRD credit of US$ 125 (equivalent) for Innovate in India for Inclusiveness Project. The objective of project is to nurture indigenous innovation, foster local ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Jordan on Cooperation in Health Sector
The Union Cabinet has approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Jordan on cooperation in the field of Health & Medical Science. Working Group will be set up to to oversee the implementation of this MoU ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
4th Meeting of Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister held in New Delhi
The 4th meeting of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) was held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Dr BibekDebroy, Chairman, EAC-PM & Member, NITI Aayog. During the meeting, EAC-PM discussed the possible modalities of implementing ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
India and Morocco ink MoU for enhanced cooperation in healthcare
India and Morocco signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for enhanced cooperation in health sector. Through this framework MoU, both the countries can work together in identified areas of cooperation as both countries have much to offer to each other in ..