WHAT IS MALNUTRITION? Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy or nutrients. It can be categorised into three types: Undernutrition- it includes conditions of wasting, stunting and underweight. Micronutrient-related malnutrition- it includes deficiency or …
About: Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) was set up by an Act of Parliament in December 2003 by amending the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. The main aim of USOF is to provide access to telecom services in a non-discriminatory manner …
Why in News? The Union Cabinet has given its approval for Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY) to boost employment in the formal sector and incentivize creation of new employment opportunities during the Covid recovery phase under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package 3.0. …
Speaking at the IIT 2020 Global Summit, the Prime Minister has urged the IIT alumni to share more of their ideas and inputs on how India can mark 75 years of its freedom. As a large number of IIT alumni …
About Malaria Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites. The parasites are spread to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, called “malaria vectors”, Why in the news? The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released the World Malaria Report, …
About: Hunar Haat is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products made by artisans from the minority communities. These are organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs under USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development) scheme. …
Why in News: New research published in Diabetologia (journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) shows that more than half of men (55%) and some two thirds (65%) of women aged 20 years in India will likely …
About: SDG Finance Facility platform at UNDP in partnership with Invest India, the investment promotion arm of the Government of India has developed this Map. The map will help public and private sector stake-holders direct capital towards IOAs, and White …
About: The National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) aims to develop the backbone necessary to support the integrated digital health infrastructure of the country. It will bridge the existing gap amongst different stakeholders of the Healthcare ecosystem through digital highways. The …