Category: Social Sector
Lushai Tribe
A rare hemi-parasitic terrestrial plant (Phtheirospermum lushaiorum) has been found in Phawngpui National Park of Mizoram.
Ultra-processed food (UPF)
A 30-year-long U.S. study found that consuming UPF is associated with a higher risk of early death.
Neglected Tropical Disease
WHO releases progress report on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)
World Migration Report 2024
India received $111 billion in remittances in 2022: World Migration Report 2024
Global Immunisation Report
A study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) revealed that Global Immunisation efforts have saved an estimated 154 million lives over the past 50 years.
Asian Development Policy Report
Asian Development Policy Report highlights the challenges to Healthy Aging.
Global Report on Food Crisis (GRFC)
The 2024 edition of Global Report on Food Crisis (GRFC) was released.
Bru Tribe
For the first time, Bru voters exercised their franchise in Tripura Lok Sabha election.
Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Supreme Court expressed disappointment at inadequate implementation of Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act 2016 across states.
Pahariya Tribes
Jharkhand’s Pahariya tribe aims to achieve seed independence by depositing native varieties in community-led banks.
Shompen Tribe
Shompen cast their vote for the first time in Lok Sabha Election.
Patient Safety Rights Charter
Patient Safety Rights Charter launched at Global Ministerial Summit on Patient Safety