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2017 International Day of Girl Child (IDGC)
The International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) is celebrated every year on October 11 to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. The 2017 theme “ ..
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is observing from August 1st to 7th
The World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is observed every year from August 1st to 7th to focus attention on the important aspect of promotion and support of breastfeeding. The 2017 theme is “Sustaining Breastfeeding Together”. To intensify the efforts for promotion ..
Government of India enacts Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006
The Government of India enacted the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) 2006, which will bring all the States and Union Territories of India except the State of Jammu & Kashmir under its purview. The Act is also enforceable to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Government of India enacts Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006
The Government of India enacted the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) 2006, which will bring all the States and Union Territories of India except the State of Jammu & Kashmir under its purview. The Act is also enforceable to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Highest Newborn Deaths in India: WHO
Recently, World Health Organization, Save the Children and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine has released the most comprehensive newborn death estimates so far — covering all 193 countries and spanning 20 years. Here is some finding relevant ..