Population
World Population Day 2021
World Population Day was observed on July 11, 2021. The year 2021 marked the 32nd world pupation day. Key Points It has observed on July 11 every year and highlights problems of overpopulation. The day also raises awareness about effects ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
China population grew at 0.53%
The annual population of China has slowed during the decade. This has put the demographic dividend of the country at risk. Outcomes of the Census The annual population growth of China was at 0.53% in 2020 census. It was 0.57% ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
UK to cut its aid to UN Family Planning Programme
The United Kingdom is to cut its fund to the United Nations Global Family Planning Programme. According to the UN Population Fund, the UK had pledged 154 million Euros. However, now UK is to provide only 23 million Euros. About ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
July 11: World Population Day
Every year, World Population Day is celebrated by United Nations. This year the day is celebrated under the following theme Theme: “How to Safeguard the heath and rights of women and girls now” amid the pandemic. Highlights This year, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Government Scientific Advisor issues manual for Homemade Masks
On March 31, the Scientific Advisor of Government of India issued guidelines to make masks at home. He also insisted that these masks are 70% safer and effective in containing the spread of the Virus. Highlights The Guidelines insist people ..