The immediate objective of the National Population Policy [NPP] 2000 is to address the unmet needs for contraception , healthcare infrastructure and health personnel, and to provide integrated service delivery for basic reproductive and chhild healthcare. The medium- term objective is to bring th TFR to replacement levels by 2010, through vigorous implementation of inter - sectrol operational strategies . The long term objective is to achieve a stable population by 2045 , at a level consistent with requirements of sustainable economic growth , social development and environmental protection. In pursuance of these objectives, the following National Socio- Demographic Goals are formulated to be achieved in each case by 2010 --> Address th...
In 19th century Bengal , a man stood up against the horrendous condition of widows. Not only did he understand their plight but also fought for their rights. The result waaas the passing of the Widow Remarriage Act, 1956. The man was none other than Ishwar Chandra Vidyasager. Once the stalwart was asked what made him feel the pain of women so deeply . The answer was, the teachings of his mother . From a very tender age, the compassionate attitude of his mother towards fellow women was ingrained in him . This attitude later developed as a virtue which made him rule the world. But acyually, it was his mother's hand which indirectly ruled the world. Let us look into the other side of the spectrum . Known as the leader of the notorious cult, Charles Mason murdered Sharon Tate and many others in 1969 . Charles Mason had a tumultuous relationship with his own mother. Mason's mother, Kathleen Madoxx, a 16 - year old teenager , had repeatedly tried to get rid of her child . On one inst...
📖 Exam Related Current Affairs with Static Gk : 14 August 2022 1) Veteran stock market investor - often called the ‘Warren Buffet of the Indian market’ Rakesh Jhunjhunwala passed away in Mumbai. He was 62. 2) Congress leader Shashi Tharoor is set to be conferred with France’s highest civilian honour, Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur. ➨The French government is honouring the him with the highest French order of merit for his writings and speeches. 3) India has added 11 more wetlands to the list of Ramsar sites to make total 75 such sites covering an area of 13,26,677 hectares in the country. ➨The 11 Indian wetlands which have been designated as new Ramsar sites are :- 3 wetlands in Odisha :- ➨Tampara Lake ➨Hirakud Reservoir ➨Ansupa Lake 1 wetland in Madhya Pradesh :- ➨Yashwant Sagar 4 wetlands in Tamil Nadu ➨Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary ➨Suchindram Theroor Wetland Complex ➨Vaduvur Bird Sanctuary ➨Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary 1 wetland in Maharashtr...
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