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National Family Health Survey-5- Highlights
The National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5) findings were released on November 24, 2021. Key Findings Report finds that, in Uttar Pradesh, only 1.5% women aged between 30 and 49 years have undergone screening test for cervical cancer in life. Many health indicators have improved in the state. Less domestic violence with women was reported. Sex ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: National Family Health Survey • National Family Health Survey-5 • UPSC
NITI Aayog: The State Nutrition Profile
NITI Aayog released its “State Nutrition Profile” report on October 1, 2021. In the report, nineteen States and Union Territories received their nutrition profiles. Highlights The State Nutrition Profiles (SNPs) report comprises of a comprehensive compilation of crucial data that can positively affect policy decisions and facilitate research in that area. It analyse data on ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) • National Family Health Survey • NITI Aayog • NITI Aayog State Nutrition Profile • UNICEF
National Commission for Women: WhatsApp Number for Pregnant Women
The National Commission for Women recently launched the WhatsApp number for pregnant women. The helpline number is 9354954224. It is a “message only” helpline number. It will provide round the clock medical assistance to expectant mothers all over the country. The National Commission for Women has set up a dedicated team to look after the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Grievance redressal • National Commission for Women (NCW) • National Family Health Survey • WhatsApp • Women Empowerment
Aahaar Kranti: Mission launched by Health Minister
The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan recently launched “Mission Aahaar Kranti”. The mission aims to spread the message of the importance of nutritionally balanced diet. It will also promote the importance of accessibility to local fruits and vegetables. About the mission The Mission is designed to address the major problem ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Events Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: aahaar kranti • malnourishment • National Family Health Survey • Nutrition • Stunting • underweight • Wasting
NSO report: Women and Men in India, 2020
The National Statistical Office operating under Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) recently released the Women and Men in India report. The report consolidates the crucial socio-economic indicators that portray gender situation in the country. This is the twenty second issue in its series. The report is published annually by the MoSPI. Population related ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Gender equality • Gender gap • HIV • Infant Mortality Rate • Maternal Mortality Rate • Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation • National Family Health Survey • National Statistical Office (NSO) • Periodic Labour Force Survey • Population • sex ratio
Malnutrition in India
Malnutrition is one of the biggest challenges for India. Time and again various national and international surveys underline the quantum of the challenge before India. Some of the important facts about malnutrition in India are listed below: UNICEF report notes that nearly one in three people in India have at least one form of malnutrition ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Topics: Anemia • global nutrition report • malnutrition • National Family Health Survey • Stunting • UNICEF • Wasting