UNICEF - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following is/are true regarding Health Indicators from the publication ‘THE STATE OF THE WORLD’S CHILDREN 2016’ brought out by UNICEF?

1) Life expectancy at birth in 2015 in Bangladesh is more as compared to that in India.
2) India has lower infant mortality rate than Sri Lanka in 2015.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:
Life expectancy at birth (in years) in various nations is as follows – India - 68; Bangladesh - 72; Nepal - 70; Sri Lanka - 75; Bhutan - 70; etc.

Infant Mortality Rate in 2015 in various nations is as follows – India – 38; Bangladesh - 31; Nepal - 29; Sri Lanka - 8; Bhutan - 27; etc.
The reasons for low performance include issues pertaining to adequacy of access and quality of healthcare, affordability, regional disparities, other socio cultural determinants of health etc.
2)   Who publishes ‘THE STATE OF THE WORLD’S CHILDREN 2016’?

a. WHO
b. UNICEF
c. Amnesty International
d. Red Cross
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: UNICEF

Explanation:
‘THE STATE OF THE WORLD’S CHILDREN 2016’ is brought out by United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF).

Each year, UNICEF’s this flagship publication, closely examines a key issue affecting children. The report includes supporting data and statistics.

The publication of the 1982–1983 The State of the World's Children report marked the start of the child survival revolution.

The 2016 report has the theme ‘A fair chance for every child’.

Certain key health indicators of India in comparison to some developing countries including Bhutan and Sri Lanka are mentioned in the report

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