Researchers have developed a lignin-based nanocomposite from Agricultural waste. The lignin-based nanomaterial could potentially have a commercial value.It can act as additive in coating and packaging materials. Lignin is a complex organic polymer rich in polyphenols with antimicrobial qualities. It is found in almost all dry plants including crop residues and the woody bark of… Continue reading Lignin from agro-waste helps make useful nanocomposites
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Telling Numbers: The food we waste, and what it costs the global economy
A new report titled “Reducing Food Loss and Waste” by the World Resources Institute (WRI) with the support of the Rockefeller Foundation has quantified global food wastage. The report has said that nearly one-third of the food that is produced globally each year goes uneaten,costing the global economy over $940 billion. Most of the food… Continue reading Telling Numbers: The food we waste, and what it costs the global economy
72nd Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia
Recently,India has hosted the 72nd Session of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia. Addressing the session,Union Health minister has said that India’s disease burden is shifting from communicable to non-communicable diseases which means diet-related diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity are rising rapidly. He said that the government has taken… Continue reading 72nd Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 3, 2019
Q.1) “The recent, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on ‘Climate Change and Land’ highlight that unless land is managed in a sustainable manner, it will be difficult for humanity to prevent climate change.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “By speeding up the connectivity revolution, developing India could become a developed nation.” Comment. Answers Q.3) What… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 3, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 4th 2019
GS-2 Putting the skids under border trade The India-Pakistan face-off is having more repercussions than intended, with border economies the worst hit A life in the balance: On Kulbhushan Jadhav India must use all available channels with Pakistan to negotiate a reprieve for Jadhav India, Japan to hold 2+2 dialogue on Indo-Pacific cooperation The two… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 4th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 4th, 2019
Q.1) “Indian citizens hold relatively low trust in the civil services and bureaucracy.” Discuss various reasons behind this. Suggest some measures to enhance bureaucratic efficiency in India. Live Mint Q.2) “Inspite of surplus food production, millions of Indian citizens die to due to hunger.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss the growing importance of Eurasia for… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 4th, 2019
Daily Quiz #2 UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 3, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 3rd, 2019
South Asian Speakers’ Summit The fourth South Asian Speakers Summit was held in Male,Maldives. The annual summit was organised jointly by the Inter Parliamentary Union(IPU) and the Maldives parliament. The summit was attended by the senior lawmakers from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The main focus of the summit was on Sustainable… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 3rd, 2019
7 PM | Centre must loosen purse strings| 3rd September, 2019
Context: present slowdown of economy More in news: Asia’s third largest economy expanded just 5.0% year on year, official data showed on Friday, far below the 5.7% forecast in a Reuters poll of economists Auto industry body SIAM on Monday sought immediate steps from the government, as sales continued to plummet with passenger vehicle makers… Continue reading 7 PM | Centre must loosen purse strings| 3rd September, 2019
