Tag: World AIDS Day

Important day World AIDS Day ▪ World AIDS Day, observed annually on December 1 since its inception in 1988, is a significant global event that brings together communities, organizations, and governments to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate solidarity in the fight against this epidemic. ▪ 2024 Theme: “Take the rights path: My health, my right!” 79% Reduction in AIDS Deaths in India ▪ The National AIDS Control Organization and State AIDS Control Organizations are implementing the 95-95-95 strategy. ▪ Since 2010, new AIDS infections have reduced by 44 percent. AIDS-related deaths have decreased by 79 percent. This is higher than global rates. ▪ While the global HIV prevalence is 0.7 percent of the population, in India it is 0.2 percent. The National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) ▪ Over the last 15 years, the number of people on HIV treatment has increased from 7.7 million in 2010 to 30.7 million in 2023, resulting in a 51% decline in AIDS-related deaths globally. ▪ Established in 1992 under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. ▪ NACO is recognized as the nodal organization responsible for formulating policies and implementing programs aimed at preventing and controlling HIV/AIDS in India ▪ The UNAIDS report "Take the Rights Path" emphasizes protecting the human rights of those living with and at risk of HIV as essential to ending the AIDS pandemic by 2030. ▪ UNAIDS is leading the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals. Defence, National Security and Terrorism AgniWarrior 2024 ▪ The India-Singapore military exercise, AgniWarrior 2024, is set for November 28 to November 30. It will occur at the Devlali Field Firing Ranges in Maharashtra, ▪ Both countries will share best practices in artillery operations. Cultural exchanges will also take place.…