In News Recently, a report by the American Cancer Society stated that Deaths due to cancer have declined by 33% in the United States since 1991. Key Points US: Declining number of deaths: This has translated into 3.8 million fewer deaths. Reason of decline: Early detection, Lower rates of smoking, Improvements in cancer treatment. Types […]
In Context Recently, a strand of antimicrobial-resistant gonorrhoea outbreak has hit Kenya. More about the news About: The outbreak of Neisseria gonorrhoeae is not just a threat to the citizens of the East African anchor state but the region as a whole, according to experts. The outbreak is a major concern among health practitioners, especially […]
In News Rajasthan has become the first State to implement a policy to control blindness, with the objective of ensuring the “right to sight”. About the Policy The Department of Medical and Health, on the direction of the Chief Minister released the policy document for the prevention of blindness. It is aimed to bring light […]
In Context Recently the World Health Organization (WHO) in its press brief stated that acute malnutrition is risking 30 million children’s lives. More about the news Global state of Malnutrition: According to WHO, Currently, more than 30 million children in the 15 worst-affected countries suffer from wasting — or acute malnutrition. 8 million of these […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court reprimanded the government for its failure to stop hate speech and hate crimes in the country. What is Hate Speech? Hate speech is defined as any speech, gesture, conduct, writing, or display that may incite violence or prejudicial action against or by any individual or group, or because it […]
In News Recently, a five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is hearing a dispute between the Delhi government and the Centre over the control of services. More about the news The dispute: The Supreme Court is hearing the dispute between the Union and the Delhi government over matters pertaining to control over the transfers […]
Context Recently, the Union government has informed the Supreme Court that significant progress has been made in the computerisation of land ownership records, as cadastral maps of 35% of over six lakh villages have so far been geotagged. About Cadastral Maps: They are a digital form of land records that show all boundaries of different […]
In News Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Ganga river cruise from Varanasi. About Ganga Vilas It will travel around 3,200 km in 51 days to reach Dibrugarh in Assam via Bangladesh, sailing across 27 river systems in India and Bangladesh. The 51 days cruise is planned with visits to 50 tourist spots including […]
In News Recently, TIPRA (Tipraha Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance) Motha chief announced that they will ally with any political party that gives them written assurance to support their demand for Greater Tipraland. Greater Tipraland Regional extent: It includes the region under Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous district Council (TTADC) and 36 villages out of it, within […]
In News Recently, a report titled “Groundwater yearbook 2021-2022” was released on the state of groundwater released by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). Key Findings Twelve Indian states have uranium levels beyond permissible limits in their groundwater. Punjab is the worst-affected state in terms of the percentage of wells found to have uranium concentration […]
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