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Warning label most effective in identifying harmful nutrients: Study

Source: The post is based on the article “Warning label most effective in identifying harmful nutrients: Study” published in The Hindu on 20th August 2022. What is the News? A study conducted in India has found that warning labels on food packets are most effective in helping consumers identify foods high in sugar, saturated fat… Continue reading Warning label most effective in identifying harmful nutrients: Study

Explained: What is Mandala in art?

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is Mandala in art?” published in Indian Express on 21st August 2022. What is the News? Residents of Liverpool are amazed over a Mandala the size of one and a half football pitches in length created by artist James Brunt with materials such as leaves… Continue reading Explained: What is Mandala in art?

Snailfish can survive sub-zero temperatures; but will it beat climate change

Source: The post is based on the article “Snailfish can survive sub-zero temperatures; but will it beat climate change” published in Down To Earth on 18th August 2022. What is the News? A study has found a Snailfish that lives in an iceberg habitat in Greenland can survive in icy Arctic waters due to the… Continue reading Snailfish can survive sub-zero temperatures; but will it beat climate change

Govt awards GI tag to Mithila Makhana for ‘farmer’s profit’

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt awards GI tag to Mithila Makhana for ‘farmer’s profit’” published in Indian Express on 21st August 2022. What is the News? The Government of India has awarded the Geographical Indication(GI) tag to Mithila Makhana. What is Mithila Makhana? Makhana is a special variety of aquatic cash… Continue reading Govt awards GI tag to Mithila Makhana for ‘farmer’s profit’

Sutr Santati’an exhibition to bring together diverse textile traditions of the country organized as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

Source: The post is based on the article “Sutr Santati an exhibition to bring together diverse textile traditions of the country organized as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” published in PIB on 19th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of Culture has inaugurated the Sutr Santati Exhibition. What is the Sutr… Continue reading Sutr Santati’an exhibition to bring together diverse textile traditions of the country organized as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

Air Quality and Health in Cities: Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai among world’s top 20 most polluted cities

Source: The post is based on the article “Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai among world’s top 20 most polluted cities” published in Indian Express on 17th August 2022. What is the News? The report titled ‘Air Quality and Health in Cities’ has been published by the State of Global Air. Note: State of Global Air is a… Continue reading Air Quality and Health in Cities: Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai among world’s top 20 most polluted cities

Super Vasuki: Indian Railways’ 3.5-km-long train with six locos and 295 wagons pass by

Source: The post is based on the article “Super Vasuki: Indian Railways’ 3.5-km-long train with six locos and 295 wagons pass by” published in Economic Times on 17th August 2022. What is the News? On August 15, the Indian Railways conducted a test run of its latest train called Super Vasuki. What is Super Vasuki?… Continue reading Super Vasuki: Indian Railways’ 3.5-km-long train with six locos and 295 wagons pass by

India’s first portal on arrested narco offenders ‘NIDAAN’ gets operational

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s first portal on arrested narco offenders ‘NIDAAN’ gets operational” published in Business Standard on 17th August 2022. What is the News? The NIDAAN Portal has been made operational for use by various central and state prosecution agencies tasked to enforce anti-drugs laws in the country. What… Continue reading India’s first portal on arrested narco offenders ‘NIDAAN’ gets operational

Global pandemic treaty: Soumya Swaminathan promises draft in 18 months

Source: The post is based on the article “Global pandemic treaty: Soumya Swaminathan promises draft in 18 months” published in Down To Earth on 17th August 2022. What is the News? The chief scientist of the World Health Organization(WHO) has said that the draft international pandemic treaty governing prevention, preparedness and response of future pandemics… Continue reading Global pandemic treaty: Soumya Swaminathan promises draft in 18 months

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