Life expectancy
UNDP Human Development Index
India has been ranked 132 out of 191 countries in the recently released Human Development Report 2021-22 by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). Last year the country was ranked 131st Highlights This year’s report is titled “Uncertain Times, Unsettled ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Study: Life expectancy in India drops by 2 years due to Covid
According to the scientists from a city-based International Institute for Population Studies (IIPS), Covid-19 pandemic has affected the lives of people across the world. Key Points As per scientists, in India, covid-19 pandemic has resulted a drop in life expectancy ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Lancet: Life Expectancy in India increases to 70.8 years
The recently published Lancet medical report says that the life expectancy of India has increased since 1990. Key findings of the report The life expectancy of India has increased from 59.6 years in 1992 to 70.8 years in 2019. Kerala ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
October 1: International Day of Older Persons
Every year, October 1 is celebrated as the International Day of Older Persons. The day is celebrated by the United Nations and several other organizations all over the world. This year, 2020, marks the 30th anniversary of International Day of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
UNDP Report: India ranks 129 in Human Development Index
The United Nations Development Programme released the Human Development Index for 189 countries on December 9, 2019. The rankings were listed by the report titled “Beyond Income, Beyond Averages, Beyond Today: Inequalities in Human Development in 21st century”. India ranked ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
India improves in HDI ranking
The rank of India among 189 countries in the Human Development Index has improved for the year 2019. Last year, India ranked at number 130th. About 30 years of rapid development was the reason behind the improvement. According to experts: ..
National Health Profile 2019 Released
The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released the 14th National Health Profile (NHP) 2019 on October 30, 2019. The NHP is prepared by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI). It was first published in 2005. Significance The ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
World Population Prospects 2019
The World Population Prospects 2019 report by the United Nations makes the following observations: The world’s population is expected to increase by two billion people from 7.7 billion currently to 9.7 billion in 2050. More than half of the projected ..