World Obesity Atlas 2026: India Ranks Second Globally in Childhood Obesity
India now ranks second in the world for childhood obesity, with China holding the highest number.
The data reveals that 15 million children aged 5-9 and 26 million children aged 10-19 in India are affected.
The report was released by the World Obesity Federation to mark World Obesity Day on March 4th.
Body Mass Index (BMI) remains the standard metric used to categorize these health metrics across different age groups.
Key Facts / Static GK
BMI: Body Mass Index (Weight in kg divided by height in meters squared)
World Obesity Federation Headquarters: London, UK
Practice Quiz — 6 March 2026
Q1. What is the new deadline set by SEBI for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to submit their annual reports after the end of a financial year?
Q2. The 'Sudarshan' AI system launched by SEBI is primarily designed to monitor which of the following activities?
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding 'Project HANUMAN' launched by the Andhra Pradesh government: 1. It aims to reduce human-wildlife conflict and enhance wildlife rehabilitation. 2. The compensation for livestock loss is provided at a fixed rate of ₹2 lakh. 3. Four specialized Wildlife Rescue & Treatment Centres (WRTC) have been identified under the project. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q4. Which organization was responsible for developing the digital tools for India's first fully digital census (Census-2027)?
Q5. What percentage of the USD 100 million loan provided by ADB to Motilal Oswal Home Finance is specifically allocated for green-certified housing projects?
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