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Highlights of Current Affairs 8 April 2026
- Childhood cancer is emerging as a major cause of death in India, replacing infectious diseases as a key child health concern.
- India reports around 50,000–75,000 paediatric cancer cases annually, contributing nearly 20% of the global burden.
- Survival rate in India is about 40%, significantly lower than over 80% in high-income countries, with ~17,000 child deaths in 2023.
- Most common cancers include leukaemia (especially lymphoid), followed by lymphomas and CNS tumours.
- High burden states include Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh, with Delhi showing highest incidence rates.
- Major reasons include late diagnosis due to infection-like symptoms, high treatment costs, long travel distances and treatment abandonment.
- Environmental factors like air pollution and pesticide exposure are linked to cancers such as leukaemia and brain tumours.
- Government e-Marketplace (GeM) achieved ₹18.4 lakh crore GMV, boosting transparent and digital public procurement with strong MSME participation.
- Piprahwa relics of Gautama Buddha will be showcased in Ladakh, strengthening India’s Buddhist heritage diplomacy and cultural ties.
- World Health Day 2026 (7 April), themed “Together for health. Stand with science”, highlights global cooperation and evidence-based healthcare policies.
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