A recent paper published in the Journal of the Association of Physicians of India has highlighted the need to screen every pregnant woman for gestational diabetes even if no symptoms are exhibited. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is defined as Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) with onset or first recognition during pregnancy. Undiagnosed or inadequately treated GDM… Continue reading Imperative to test all pregnant women for gestational diabetes
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We eat 52,000 plastic particles every year
According to a new study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, humans may be consuming anywhere from 39,000 to 52,000 micro plastic particles a year. The researchers had analysed various data sets on micro plastic contamination and compared them to typical diet and consumption habits of Americans. The scientists have reported that drinking… Continue reading We eat 52,000 plastic particles every year
Studying Olive Ridleys in Odisha
A proposal has been made to establish a permanent research centre dedicated to Olive Ridley Turtles in the Khallikote forest range, near the Rushikulya rookery on the Odisha coast. A rookery is a communal nesting ground of animals. The research centre would study the mass nesting of Olive Ridleys and the environmental factors related to… Continue reading Studying Olive Ridleys in Odisha
Must Read News Articles – June 6th, 2019
GS-2 PM to head committee on economic growth To address the twin problems of sluggish economic growth and rising unemployment, the government has constituted two Cabinet committees to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Imperative to test all pregnant women for gestational diabetes A recent paper published in the Journal of the Association of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 6th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – June 5, 2019
India at 95 on maiden Gender Index The first of a kind edition of SDG Gender Index 2019 has been released.India has been ranked at 95th among 129 countries on the Index. The SDG Gender Index has been developed by Equal Measures 2030 which is a joint effort of regional and global organisations. The index… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – June 5, 2019
Researchers turn plastic waste into jet fuel
A research group led by Washington State University scientists has found a way to turn daily plastic waste products into jet fuel. The research has been published in the journal Applied Energy. The research team had tested low-density polyethylene and mixed a variety of waste plastic products, like water bottles, milk bottles, and plastic bags,… Continue reading Researchers turn plastic waste into jet fuel
India at 95 on maiden Gender Index
The first of a kind edition of SDG Gender Index 2019 has been released.India has been ranked at 95th among 129 countries on the Index. The SDG Gender Index has been developed by Equal Measures 2030 which is a joint effort of regional and global organisations. The index accounts for 14 out of 17 SDGs(sustainable… Continue reading India at 95 on maiden Gender Index
India slams OIC for naming Special Envoy on Kashmir
Indian government has rejected the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) reference to Jammu and Kashmir in a communiqué adopted at its summit meeting in the Saudi Arabia. The 14th summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was held in Mecca,Saudi Arabia.The OIC had reiterated its support for the legitimate rights of the people of… Continue reading India slams OIC for naming Special Envoy on Kashmir
RBI study moots boost to acceptance infra for digital payments
The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has released a report titled “Benchmarking India’s Payments Systems”.The report provides a comparative position of the payments ecosystem in India relative to comparable payments systems and usage trends in other major economies. The study has found that India has a strong regulatory system and robust large value and retail payments… Continue reading RBI study moots boost to acceptance infra for digital payments
Global growth to slow in 2019, says World Bank
The World Bank has released its Global Economic Prospects report, 2019.The report has forecasted that the World economy will expand 2.6% in 2019 compared with a projection of 2.9% it made in January, 2019. The growth was downgraded due to (a)trade conflicts (b)financial strains (c)unexpectedly sharp slowdowns in wealthier countries and (d)build-up of government debt.… Continue reading Global growth to slow in 2019, says World Bank
