Source: The post is based on the article “GI tag to Mushkbudji will transform farmers of Sagam into entrepreneurs” published in Greater Kashmir on 12th August 2023. What is the News? Mushkbudji Rice received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Mushkbudji Rice? Mushkbudji Rice is short, bold aromatic rice grown in the higher reaches… Continue reading GI tag to Mushkbudji will transform farmers of Sagam into entrepreneurs
Category: Miscellaneous
CBI Academy joins Interpol Global Academy Network
Source: The post is based on the article “CBI Academy joins Interpol Global Academy Network” published in The Hindu on 9th August 2023. What is the News? The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Academy has joined the Interpol Global Academy Network. What is the Interpol Global Academy Network? INTERPOL Global Academy Network was launched in… Continue reading CBI Academy joins Interpol Global Academy Network
Story of the Assam Rifles, against whom Manipur Police have filed an FIR
Source: The post is based on the article “Story of the Assam Rifles, against whom Manipur Police have filed an FIR” published in Indian Express on 10th August 2023. What is the News? Manipur Police have registered a criminal case against the Assam Rifles for obstruction of duty and criminal intimidation. The police have accused… Continue reading Story of the Assam Rifles, against whom Manipur Police have filed an FIR
Trial done in India shows nutrition support prevents TB, related deaths
Source: The post is based on the article “Trial done in India shows nutrition support prevents TB, related deaths” published in The Hindu on 9th August 2023. What is the News? A trial conducted in India highlights the importance of nutritional supplementation in significantly reducing the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) among household contacts of TB… Continue reading Trial done in India shows nutrition support prevents TB, related deaths
Why no disaggregated data on tribal populations, asks House panel
Source: The post is based on the article “Why no disaggregated data on tribal populations, asks House panel” published in The Hindu on 9th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What did the Parliamentary committee said on the health conditions of Tribal Population?3 What are the concerns raised by the Parliamentary committee?4 What are… Continue reading Why no disaggregated data on tribal populations, asks House panel
Revised manufacturing rules for drug firms: what changes, and why
Source: The post is based on the article “Revised manufacturing rules for drug firms: what changes, and why” published in Indian Express on 7th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)?3 What is the need of these GMP Standards for pharmaceutical companies?4 What are the major changes GMP standards… Continue reading Revised manufacturing rules for drug firms: what changes, and why
India launches ‘Neerakshi’ – Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for mine detection
Source: The post is based on the article “India launches ‘Neerakshi’ – Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for mine detection” published in Hindustan Times on 29th July 2023. What is the News? India has launched an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle called ‘Neerakshi’ for detecting underwater mines. What is Neerakshi? Neerakshi is an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed to… Continue reading India launches ‘Neerakshi’ – Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for mine detection
Adopt WHO-standard good manufacturing practices: Govt sets deadline for pharmas
Source: The post is based on the article “Adopt WHO-standard good manufacturing practices: Govt sets deadline for pharmas” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)?3 Why has the government made it mandatory for Indian pharmaceutical industries to follow GMP?4 Which Pharma companies need… Continue reading Adopt WHO-standard good manufacturing practices: Govt sets deadline for pharmas
Narco-terror nexus examined case-wise, Centre informs RS
Source: The post is based on the article “Narco-terror nexus examined case-wise, Centre informs RS” published in The Hindu on 3rd August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 India’s Vulnerability to drug trafficking:3 Is there a nexus between narcotics business and terrorist activities?4 What are the steps taken by the government of India to tackle… Continue reading Narco-terror nexus examined case-wise, Centre informs RS
Centre forms expert panel to revise anti-discrimination guidelines on campuses
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre forms expert panel to revise anti-discrimination guidelines on campuses” published in The Hindu on 3rd August 2023. What is the News? The Union Education Ministry has constituted an expert committee to revisit its regulations and guidelines on anti-discrimination guidelines in higher educational institutions. About anti-discrimination guidelines… Continue reading Centre forms expert panel to revise anti-discrimination guidelines on campuses
