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Menace of Snakebites in India

In News A study published in  Nature Communications recently estimated that a vast majority of snakebite deaths globally — up to 64,100 of the 78,600 deaths — occur in India.  Key Points Study:  Researchers from 21 countries, published in  Nature Communications recently estimated that a vast majority of snakebite deaths globally. The study used data […]

Address Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health

In News The Lancet recently released a new report calling for radical action to end stigma and discrimination in mental health. World Mental Health Day was also celebrated on October 10th. About The new Lancet Commission: It is a grouping of over 50 contributors across the world, including people, academics, policymakers with lived experience of […]

Sanitation in India

In News The President of India participated in the event organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to celebrate Swachh Bharat Diwas (October 2, 2022).  Key Points Achieved SDG6:  Through this mission, India has achieved the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal number-6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 11 years before the deadline of 2030. Building More Toilets:  […]

India Discrimination Report 2022: Oxfam India

In News Recently, Oxfam India Report stated that discrimination in India causes 100 percent of employment inequality faced by women in rural areas in the labour market and 98 percent in urban areas.  Report’s findings are based on Government’s data on employment and labour from 2004-05 to 2019-20. Key Highlights  Declining Women Labour Force Participation […]

Poshan Maah

In News The month of September every year is celebrated as the Rashtriya Poshan Maah or the National Nutrition Month across the country. About Key themes of Poshan Maah 2022: The activities during the month will be centred on key themes like  Mahila and Swasthya,  Bachcha and Shiksha – Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi,  gender-sensitive water […]

NCRB Data on Preventive Detentions

In Context Recently, the NCRB data on preventive detentions in 2021 was released. Data Highlights Preventive detentions in 2021: According to the latest crime statistics released by the National Crime Records Bureau, Preventive detentions in 2021 saw a rise of over 23.7% compared to the year before.  In 2021, over 1.1 lakh people being placed […]

Prison Reforms

In News Recently, the Union Home Minister asked all states to modernize their prisons and said that a new law on jail reforms is coming soon. More about the news Colonial jail system: The minister also mentioned that India’s incarceration system is prone to abuse because it was set up by the British to subjugate […]

NCRB Data on Human Trafficking

In News According to the recent report of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), the conviction rate in human trafficking cases across the country continues to be low.  More about the news 2021 data: Police filed charge sheets in 84.7 percent of the 2,189 cases registered under the Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTUs) across the country […]

QS World University Rankings 2023

In News Recently, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR) were released. Key Findings Global:  The Massachusetts Institute of Technology was declared the best university for the 11th straight year.  The second place went to the University of Cambridge, followed by Stanford University. China has 28 universities among the top 500, including six in the […]

Social Security Schemes

In News Recently, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) have completed 7 years of providing social security net. Key Points Launch: PMJJBY, PMSBY and APY were launched in 2015. Objectives:  These three social security schemes are dedicated to the welfare of the citizens, […]