Source: The post is based on the article“Are non-communicable diseases increasing in India?” published in The Hindu on 16th June 2023 What is the News? The new national estimates for diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCD) show that 31 million more Indians became diabetic in four years (2019-2021). About the Study to assess the Non-communicable… Continue reading Are non-communicable diseases increasing in India?
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W20 Summit Women-Led Development; Transform, Thrive and Transcend
Source: The post is based on the article “W20 Summit Women-Led Development; Transform, Thrive and Transcend” published in PIB on 15th June 2023 What is the News? The Women 20 Summit is set to take place in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. What is the Women 20 Summit? The Women 20 (W20) is the official G20 engagement… Continue reading W20 Summit Women-Led Development; Transform, Thrive and Transcend
What is the massive grain storage plan the govt has unveiled, how it’ll help farmers
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the massive grain storage plan the govt has unveiled, how it’ll help farmers” published in The Hindu on 15th June 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the constitution of an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) to facilitate the world’s largest grain storage plan… Continue reading What is the massive grain storage plan the govt has unveiled, how it’ll help farmers
Why did the govt. impose a ceiling on wheat stocks?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why did the govt. impose a ceiling on wheat stocks?” published in The Hindu on 14th June 2023 What is the News? The Union Government has imposed limits on the stock of wheat that can be held by traders, wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers and processors.The objective… Continue reading Why did the govt. impose a ceiling on wheat stocks?
Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help
Source: The post is based on the article “Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help” published in Down To Earth on 15th June 2023 What is the News? Chite Lui River in Mizoram is in danger as it has been turned into a dumping ground. What is the Chite Lui River? Chite Lui River… Continue reading Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help
U.S., U.K. forge ‘Atlantic Declaration’ to boost ties
Source: The post is based on the article “U.S., U.K. forge ‘Atlantic Declaration’ to boost ties” published in The Hindu on 15th June 2023 What is the News? The United States and the United Kingdom have announced the Atlantic Declaration for a Twenty-First Century U.S.-UK Economic Partnership. What is the Atlantic Declaration? Signed between: US… Continue reading U.S., U.K. forge ‘Atlantic Declaration’ to boost ties
Researchers Discover 20 New Species of Sea Lettuce in the Baltic Sea Region
Source: The post is based on the article “Researchers Discover 20 New Species of Sea Lettuce in the Baltic Sea Region” published in ANI on 14th June 2023 What is the News? Researchers have recently discovered 20 new species of Sea lettuce along the Baltic and Scandinavian coasts. What is Sea Lettuce? Sea Lettuce is… Continue reading Researchers Discover 20 New Species of Sea Lettuce in the Baltic Sea Region
Kari Ishad mango of Ankola in Uttar Karnataka gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Kari Ishad mango of Ankola in Uttar Karnataka gets GI tag” published in The Hindu on 15th June 2023 What is the News? The Kari Ishad mango has bagged the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Kari Ishad Mango? The Kari Ishad mango is grown in Ankola… Continue reading Kari Ishad mango of Ankola in Uttar Karnataka gets GI tag
Explained | Leptospirosis, a disease that surges in the monsoon months
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Leptospirosis, a disease that surges in the monsoon months” published in The Hindu on 14th June 2023 What is the News? Leptospirosis has emerged as an important infectious disease in the world which tends to have large outbreaks after heavy rainfall or flooding. What is… Continue reading Explained | Leptospirosis, a disease that surges in the monsoon months
Global Slavery Index 2023: G20 nations fuelling modern slavery
Source: The post is based on the article “Global Slavery Index 2023: G20 nations fuelling modern slavery” published in Business Standard on 13th June 2023 What is the News? The Global Slavery Index 2023 has been released. What is the Global Slavery Index? Global Slavery Index(GSI) provides national estimates of modern slavery for 160 countries.… Continue reading Global Slavery Index 2023: G20 nations fuelling modern slavery
