Tag: Health
Child Labour: Tends and the Road Forward
In News “Child Labour: Global estimates 2020, trends and the road forward”, a report by ILO and the UNICEF, has stated that progress to end child labour has stalled for the first time in 20 years. About It is released ahead of World Day Against Child Labour (12th June) in the United Nations International Year […]
World Food Safety Day
In News Recently, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare attended the World Food Safety Day celebrations. The observance is jointly facilitated by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO). About World Food Safety Day It is organized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority […]
Momentum in India Cycles4Change Challenge
In News Recently, it has been highlighted that the India Cycles4Change challenge is beginning to gain momentum in Indian cities. Background With the rise of Covid-19 pandemic and resultant lockdown restrictions, cycling in India saw a huge rise in demand. The lockdown restrictions significantly affected the commuters of public transport, who saw cycling as a […]
World No Tobacco Day 2021
In News Recently, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has urged everyone to abstain from Tobacco, on the occasion of the World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). About World No Tobacco Day Every year, the World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners celebrate the WNTD on 31st May. Theme for 2021: Commit to Quit. The […]
COVID-19 and Impact on Children
In News The National Commission for Child Rights (NCPCR) submits data from states to the Supreme Court (SC) which shows over 9,000 children are affected by the pandemic. About The SC had directed the States and Union Territories to upload data on the number of affected children since March 2020 in the ‘Bal Swaraj’ portal […]
GST Council Meet
In News Recently, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has met after a gap of seven months due to the budget session and assembly elections. The GST Council met for the first time in the financial year 2021-22 and the last meeting was held in October 2020. Major Decisions Exemptions on Covid-related Supplies It […]
WHA Adopts Resolution to End Malaria
In News Recently, the 74th World Health Assembly (WHA) has adopted a new resolution to accelerate efforts to end malaria. About The resolution aims to urge Member States to step up progress on containing the disease, in line with WHO’s updated global malaria strategy and the WHO Guidelines for malaria. It called on countries to […]
World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day
In News Recently, the 74th World Health Assembly has declared 30th January as the World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day. It was attended by the officials from the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation along with representatives from pharmaceutical industries and national governments, at London’s Royal College of […]
World Health Summit 2021
In News Recently, the Global Health Summit has been organised by Italy in its role as President of the G20. About the Summit It has been organised in partnership with the European Commission. The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union (EU). It is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the […]
Editorial Analysis
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