Kerala takes the lead in tackling trans-fat hazard In a first, Kerala has formulated a draft action plan against trans-fat. Trans-fat are made by adding hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid. It is used to increase the shelf life of foods. The WHO estimates that consumption of partially hydrogenated vegetable oils… Continue reading Kerala takes the lead in tackling trans-fat hazard
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U.S. to discuss trade, e-com rules with India
U.S. to discuss trade, e-com rules with India U.S. and Indian government officials will hold talks to resolve their differences over trade and investment. India and the United States have differences over a range of issues like a) India’s new rules on e-commerce that affected firms such as Amazon and Walmart b) Data localisation rules… Continue reading U.S. to discuss trade, e-com rules with India
Only 84% rural households have electricity in four States’
Only 84% rural households have electricity in four States’ According to a private sector survey, only 84% of rural households have electricity connection in the four States of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha and Rajasthan. This is in contrary to Saubhagya Scheme data. The government data claims that 100% household electrification has been achieved in Uttar… Continue reading Only 84% rural households have electricity in four States’
99.82% projects in forests got nod
99.82% projects in forests got nod According to a response to a query in the Lok Sabha, National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has given forest clearance to 98% of projects that came for scrutiny since 2014. The NBWL has been constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972- an act to provide for the protection of… Continue reading 99.82% projects in forests got nod
99.82% projects in forests got nod
According to a response to a query in the Lok Sabha, National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has given forest clearance to 98% of projects that came for scrutiny since 2014. The NBWL has been constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972- an act to provide for the protection of wild animals. NBWL advices the government… Continue reading 99.82% projects in forests got nod
‘Only 84% rural households have electricity in four States’
According to a private sector survey, only 84% of rural households have electricity connection in the four States of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha and Rajasthan. This is in contrary to Saubhagya Scheme data. The government data claims that 100% household electrification has been achieved in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha; and 99.9% in Rajasthan. The… Continue reading ‘Only 84% rural households have electricity in four States’
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 14, 2019
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U.S. to discuss trade, e-com rules with India
U.S. and Indian government officials will hold talks to resolve their differences over trade and investment. India and the United States have differences over a range of issues like a) India’s new rules on e-commerce that affected firms such as Amazon and Walmart b) Data localisation rules which forced foreign companies to store their data… Continue reading U.S. to discuss trade, e-com rules with India
Kerala takes the lead in tackling trans-fat hazard
In a first, Kerala has formulated a draft action plan against trans-fat. Trans-fat are made by adding hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid. It is used to increase the shelf life of foods. The WHO estimates that consumption of partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (PHVOs) high in trans-fat leads to more than… Continue reading Kerala takes the lead in tackling trans-fat hazard
US warns nations against buying Venezuelan oil
U.S National Security Advisor have warned countries and companies against buying crude oil from Venezuela, after the Latin American country’s Oil Minister during a visit to India said that Venezuela wants to sell more oil to the fast-growing Indian market. Venezuela is currently facing political and economic crisis due to a) opposition’s claim of President… Continue reading US warns nations against buying Venezuelan oil
