India's No.1 PU & Degree With Integrated IAS & IPS(UPSC/PSC) Training College.
CONTRACEPTIVE USE IN INDIA: GENDER DISPARITY AND THE FUTURE OF MALE CONTRACEPTION Why in the News? The WHO has issued new guidelines expanding contraceptive options and, for the first time, established a Target Product Profile for a new generation of reversible male contraceptives. The development is significant for India, where fertility has fallen below replacement …
Read MoreNFHS-6 DATA ON CHILD NUTRITION Why in the News? Survey Findings: The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) shows a decline in stunting among children from 35.5% to 29.3% at the national level, highlighting the need for improved nutritional security through functional foods and nutri-cereals. Mixed Outcomes: While severe wasting declined significantly from 7.7% to …
Read MoreNFHS-6 Drops Several Key Health Indicators Data Why in the News? The release of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6 Factsheet has sparked debate after several important indicators related to sex ratio, cancer screening, sanitation, family planning, and anaemia were omitted despite data being collected during the survey. Key Indicators Removed from NFHS-6 The NFHS-5 …
Read More
