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Why in the News ? According to the World Air Quality Report 2024 by IQAir, Delhi recorded the second-worst PM2.5 concentration globally, exceeding WHO’s safe limit by over 20 times. India had six of the world’s ten most polluted cities, highlighting severe air quality challenges. Findings from the IQAir Report: The World Air Quality Report …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS – 2- Health issues in India , Science and Technology in the field of Health Focus : India is experiencing a rising obesity epidemic, affecting both adults and children. The article explores the factors contributing to this trend, including changes in dietary habits, urbanization, and the expansion of ultra-processed food industries. It also …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS – 2 – Health issues in India , Obesity , Balanced diet Focus : This article highlights India’s growing obesity crisis, its health and economic burden, and the societal normalization of being overweight. It emphasizes the need for a multi-pronged approach, including higher taxes on unhealthy foods, urban infrastructure changes, workplace and school …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Ukraine faces a severe outbreak of West Nile virus (WNV), raising health concerns as the death toll rises. With transmission peaking between summer and autumn, numerous countries report cases, prompting global health authorities to monitor the situation closely. About West Nile Fever (WNV): Caused by West Nile virus (WNV), an RNA …
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