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  • Question
  • According to the Global Nutrition Report, which country topped the index with 46.6 million stunted children?


  • Options
  • A. India
  • B. Bangladesh
  • C. Nigeria
  • D. Iraq

  • Correct Answer
  • India 

    Explanation
    UNICEF representative in India Yasmin Ali Haque lauded the contribution of Poshan Abhiyaan-a scheme by the central government in reduction of stunting, under-nutrition and anaemia in women and adolescents by providing monetary support via direct cash transfers. It was launched in 2017 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan.Quoting Haque, "Poshan Abhiyaan has got global recognition for its effort to eradicate malnutrition from India. Cash transfer is an additional support to the family income. The Poshan Abhiyaan is a massive step that realises the need for eradicating malnutrition".The latest UNICEF report states that one-third of the population suffers from at least one kind of malnutrition and the number would increase tohalf by 2025.According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-4, 2015-16, one-fifth of the total population has a BMI less than 18.5, while one-fourth males and half of the total females are anaemic.According to the latest Global Nutrition Report, India accounts for one- third stunting of the global population. India topped the list with 46.6 million stunted children, followed by Nigeria (13.9 million) and Pakistan (10.7 million).

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    • 1. According to the report of United Nations' World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2019, what will be the growth rate of India for in 2019-20?

    • Options
    • A. 7.6%
    • B. 7.5%
    • C. 7.4%
    • D. 7.8%
    • Discuss
    • 2. Which country attends OIC Meet for 1st Time in Abu Dhabi?

    • Options
    • A. Brazil
    • B. Germany
    • C. Singapore
    • D. India
    • Discuss
    • 3. Name the world's rarest giant softshell turtle that passed away in Suzhou Zoo,China.

    • Options
    • A. Yangtze
    • B. Iberian
    • C. Coahuilan
    • D. Alpaca
    • Discuss
    • 4. Name the initiative launched by Microsoft to preserve traditional weaving forms in India.

    • Options
    • A. Weavedraft
    • B. WeaveIt
    • C. Antaran
    • D. ReWeave
    • Discuss
    • 5. Recently with which state governemet Renault Nissan settles tax dispute?

    • Options
    • A. Tamil Nadu
    • B. Kerala
    • C. Andra Pradesh
    • D. Haryana
    • Discuss
    • 6. Name the author of the book titled 'The Ocean at the End of the Lane' who was recently appointed as UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.

    • Options
    • A. Salman Rushdie
    • B. Douglas Adams
    • C. Julian Barnes
    • D. Neil Gaiman
    • Discuss
    • 7. The book "The man who could never say No" has been authored by whom?

    • Options
    • A. N N Saxena
    • B. Vikram Seth
    • C. S Muthiah
    • D. Gopalkrishna Gandhi
    • Discuss
    • 8. Which movie has won the Best Film award in the 64th National Awards-2017?

    • Options
    • A. Rustom
    • B. Ventilator
    • C. Kasaav
    • D. Neerja
    • Discuss
    • 9. Which of the following initiation of the Rotary Club of Madras North provides sanitary napkins to the students?

    • Options
    • A. Project Suvidha
    • B. Project Puthuyugam
    • C. Project Sangini
    • D. Project Kannamma
    • Discuss
    • 10. Which team won the Women's World Twenty20 title?

    • Options
    • A. West Indies
    • B. Australia
    • C. England
    • D. New Zealand
    • Discuss


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