The World Health Day, celebrated annually on April 7, is a global health awareness initiative spearheaded by the World Health Organization (WHO). The commemoration occurs yearly on the 7th of April as this was the date when WHO was established in 1948. The organization’s vision since inception has been centered around the idea that all individuals should be able to attain the highest possible standard of health.
The Significance of Universal Health Coverage
The theme for this year’s Health Day was Universal Health Coverage, emphasizing the concept that all individuals should have access to quality health services when and where needed without being financially burdened.
MCA-21: Automating Regulatory Compliance
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) of India has introduced an e-governance initiative called MCA-21. This portal has fully automated all processes related to enforcement and compliance under the Companies Act, 2013 which governs organization incorporation, responsibilities, directors, and dissolution in India. It offers electronic filings of various documents and provides public access to corporate information, serving as a digital backbone for information dissemination among stakeholders.
Understanding Modified Credit Ratio
The Modified Credit Ratio (MCR) is an important metric used to assess changes in ratings. Defined as the ratio of ‘upgrades and reaffirmations’ to ‘downgrades and reaffirmations’, an MCR closer to one indicates greater stability. Increasing MCR suggests improving credit quality while a decreasing MCR points towards a degradation in creditworthiness.
The Rise of Drug Immune Fungal Infection
A fungus known as Candida Auris or C. Auris, resistant to major antifungal medications, is spreading across the globe. This drug immune fungal infection targets individuals with weakened immune systems and has been detected in various countries over the past five years.
| Country | Year Detected |
|---|---|
| Venezuela | 2014 |
| Spain | 2015 |
| Britain | 2016 |
| India, Pakistan | 2017 |
| South Africa, United States | 2018 |
Remembering the Rwandan Genocide
Rwanda recently observed 25 Years of the Rwandan Genocide where more than 800,000 minority Tutsi community members and political opponents were brutally killed within a span of 100 days in 1994. Each April, Rwanda begins its annual mourning period that coincides with the genocide’s duration.
Discoloration of River Periyar
The longest river in Kerala, Periyar, experienced a noticeable discoloration due to Eutrophication. This ecological phenomenon is typically caused by an excess of nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, leading to oxygen depletion and harmful algal blooms, consequently deteriorating the water quality.
Understanding Eutrophication
Eutrophication is the enrichment of an ecosystem with chemical nutrients, primarily those containing nitrogen and phosphorus. Its most pressing symptoms include hypoxia, or oxygen depletion, and harmful algal blooms which are detrimental to the water quality.
