Monsoon and newborn care: what you need to know

The first 1,000 days, from conception to the second birthday, form a crucial period of a child’s life. Awareness about health hazards and infections and taking simple steps to protect children can go a long way towards boosting lifelong health

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01The first 1,000 days of a child's life, from conception to the second birthday, are crucial for lifelong health.
02Awareness about health hazards and infections during monsoon is essential for newborn care.
03Simple steps can be taken to protect children from infections and ensure healthy development during the monsoon season.
04The Indian monsoon system is a four-month exchange of heat and moisture between land and ocean that affects food security, rivers, hydropower, and livelihoods.
05The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) plays a crucial role in the formation of the Indian monsoon.
06El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) have significant impacts on the Indian monsoon variability.
07The first 1,000 days of a child's life are critical for brain development, growth, and lifelong health outcomes.

Trap alerts

Most people think that the monsoon season only affects children born during this time, but actually, it can affect any child under two years old who is exposed to monsoon-related health hazards.
Most people think that the Indian monsoon system is solely responsible for India's climate, but actually, it is influenced by various global and regional factors such as ENSO and IOD.

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With reference to the recent development "Monsoon and newborn care: what you need to know", which one of the following statements is correct?

A.The first 1,000 days, from conception to the second birthday, form a crucial period of a child’s life.
B.In a significant step towards augmenting railway infrastructure and improving freight movement, Indian Railways has approved the doubling of the Tadali–Ghugus railway section (14 km) in Maharashtra at a completion cost…
C.Reportedly, the medical examination of the victims has substantiated the allegations.
D.Reportedly, the victim's family alleged that sanitation workers were sent down into the sewer without adequate safety equipment.

The first 1,000 days, from conception to the second birthday, form a crucial period of a child’s life. Source: The Hindu — Science & Tech, 18 July 2026 — https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/monsoon-and-newborn-care-what-you-need-to-know/article71205589.ece

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With reference to the recent development "Monsoon and newborn care: what you need to know", which one of the following statements is correct?

A.The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) took a comprehensive review in a major initiative to bolster the working conditions, safety and overall welfare of sanitation workers, at high level meeting at New De…
B.Awareness about health hazards and infections and taking simple steps to protect children can go a long way towards boosting lifelong health

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