Why India should cut down on its salt intake

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health   Source: TH  Context: Excessive sodium (salt) intake contributes to the rise of hypertension, heart disease and stroke.   Why is it essential to reduce sodium intake? Salt reduction is a cost-effective and practical approach to preventing cardiovascular disease …

India Justice Report 2022

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary   Source: TH   Context: According to the India Justice Report (IJR) 2022 (3rd edition), the State of Karnataka emerged at the top among the 18 large and mid-sized States with populations of over one crore.   Background: The Report (initiated …