Malnutrition,its causes and effects and Govt. programmes for supplementary Nutrition

WHO Defines Malnutrition as “Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients. The term malnutrition addresses 3 broad groups of conditions: undernutrition, which includes wasting (low weight-for-height), stunting (low height-for-age) and underweight (low weight-for-age); micronutrient-related malnutrition, which includes micronutrient deficiencies (a lack of important VITAMINS and Minerals) or … Read more

Health care schemes in Karnataka

Health care schemes in Karnataka Health is crucial to human happiness and welfare. WHO opines that better health provides an important contribution to economic progress, as healthy Population lives longer, are more productive which save more. Achieving and maintaining health is an important ongoing process. The Government of Karnataka during last few years has given … Read more

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY): A Comprehensive Support System

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY): A Comprehensive Support System The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to the world, impacting economies and livelihoods across the globe. India, with its vast population and diverse socioeconomic landscape, faced a particularly difficult situation. Recognizing the urgent need for support, the Indian government launched the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan … Read more

Rural housing schemes in Karnataka

Rural housing schemes in Karnataka Housing is a basic and very important need for every citizen. Housing not only provides social security to human beings but also provides status in the Society. Housing has evolved as a prime component over the period of time not only in providing shelter but also providing EMPLOYMENT opportunities and … Read more

Atal Pension Yojana (APY): Building a Retirement Safety Net for the Informal Sector

Atal Pension Yojana (APY): Building a Retirement Safety Net for the Informal Sector Introduction India’s informal sector, encompassing a vast majority of the workforce, faces a stark reality: the lack of a secure retirement plan. This segment, comprising street vendors, farmers, construction workers, and countless others, often works in precarious conditions with little or no … Read more

Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY): Affordable Life Insurance for All

The Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) is a government-backed life insurance scheme launched in 2015, offering financial protection to families upon the unfortunate demise of the insured person. Its key focus is providing affordable and accessible life insurance coverage to India’s vast population. Understanding PMJJBY Eligibility: All bank account holders between the ages of … Read more

Food Security & Public Distribution System(PDS)- For RAS RTS Exam

WHO Defines Food Security to exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food which meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. Food security has three interlinked contents such as :- Availability of food, Access to food and absorption of food. Food … Read more