Source: The post is based on the article “Biofortified foods: Industry bats for separate branding” published in The Hindu Businessline on 19th July 2023. What is the News? According to a report, the global market of biofortification is projected to reach $217.21 million by 2030 from the current $100.84 million (in 2022). What is Biofortification?… Continue reading Biofortified foods: Industry bats for separate branding
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Why is Kerch Bridge attack significant?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why is Kerch Bridge attack significant?” published in The Hindu On 21st July 2023 What is the News? The Kerch Bridge has come under attack. One section of the bridge was damaged in what the Russians called an attack by two Ukrainian sea drones. What is Kerch… Continue reading Why is Kerch Bridge attack significant?
40% of districts do not have nursing colleges, Health Ministry data show
Source: The post is based on the article “40% of districts do not have nursing colleges, Health Ministry data show” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the present status of Nursing services in India?3 What does the WHO say on the global nursery workforce?4 What is… Continue reading 40% of districts do not have nursing colleges, Health Ministry data show
A third of Central varsity teaching positions lying vacant
Source: The post is based on the article “A third of Central varsity teaching positions lying vacant” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the data regarding the vacant position lying in Central Universities across India?3 What are the main reasons for these higher vacancies in Central… Continue reading A third of Central varsity teaching positions lying vacant
Tracking the new railway proposal for Kerala
Source: The post is based on the article “Tracking the new railway proposal for Kerala” published in The Hindu on 19th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the new semi-high speed train proposed by Kerala?3 Why are high speed trains a priority?4 What happened to the High Speed Rail Corridor and Silverline… Continue reading Tracking the new railway proposal for Kerala
India reports a record 93% DPT3 immunization coverage in 2022: WHO
Source: The post is based on the article “India reports a record 93% DPT3 immunization coverage in 2022: WHO” published in The Hindu b19th July 2023 What is the News? The WHO and UNICEF estimates for national immunization coverage for 2022 has been released recently. As per the estimate, the coverage rate for DPT3 vaccine… Continue reading India reports a record 93% DPT3 immunization coverage in 2022: WHO
Why are Hollywood writers and actors on strike?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why are Hollywood writers and actors on strike?” published in The Hindu on 18th July 2023 What is the News? Hollywood actors joined the ongoing strike of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) after their contract negotiations with studios broke down. This is Hollywood’s biggest labour fight… Continue reading Why are Hollywood writers and actors on strike?
Union Minister says, India has developed the world’s latest Steel Slag Road technology
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister says, India has developed the world’s latest Steel Slag Road technology” published in PIB on 17th July 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology has announced that India has developed the world’s latest Steel Slag Road technology. What is Slag?… Continue reading Union Minister says, India has developed the world’s latest Steel Slag Road technology
How safe is your car? All about BharatNCAP
Source: The post is based on the article “How safe is your car? All about Bharat NCAP” published in Livemint on 17th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP)?3 Will all cars come with star ratings from 1 October?4 What’s the point if it is not mandatory?5… Continue reading How safe is your car? All about BharatNCAP
Lightning not a natural disaster, says Centre
Source: The post is based on the article “Lightning not a natural disaster, says Centre” published in The Hindu on 17th July 2023 What is the News? The Union Government is not in favour of declaring Lightning a natural disaster as deaths caused by it can be prevented by making people aware of safety steps.… Continue reading Lightning not a natural disaster, says Centre
