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11 Oct, 2022
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International Girl Child Day
International Girl Child Day is observed annually on October 11th.
Why International Girl Child Day is celebrated on Oct 11?
Significance:
What is the situation with Indian girls?
Girl Child Issues:
Female Infanticide and Foeticide
Child Marriage:
Lack of Education:
Malnutrition
Related Initiatives:
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
Udaan Scheme by CBSE:
National Girls Secondary Education Incentives Program (NSIGSE):
Scheme for Adolescent Girls:
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Source: The Hindu
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Source: Business Standard
What are the Ranking's Key Highlights?
Top Performer Globally:
Read Also: One Nation, One Fertilizer’ Scheme
Source: The Indian express
Modhera, a village in Gujarat's Mehsana district, was recently dubbed India's first solar-powered village by the prime minister.
Benefits:
What are the difficulties India has with solar energy?
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Source: Business Standard
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Source: The economic times
Mental Health and India’s initiative The Lancet published a paper titled "Ending Stigma and Prejudice in Mental Health" on October 10 in honor of World Mental Health Day. The research urged drastic action to eradicate stigma and discrimination related to mental health.
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