Source: The post is based on the article “FCI stops rice supply for ethanol production amid concerns over crop” published in Business Standard on 25th July 2023. What is the News? Food Corporation of India (FCI) has stopped the supply of rice from its depots for ethanol production. Why has the FCI stopped the supply… Continue reading FCI stops rice supply for ethanol production amid concerns over crop
Category: Miscellaneous
Govt. launches Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. launches Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign” published in The Hindu on 25th July 2023. What is the News? The Union government has launched the Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign. What is the Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign? The Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign is envisaged as… Continue reading Govt. launches Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign
Will generic supply of bedaquiline be accessible?
Source: The post is based on the article “Will generic supply of bedaquiline be accessible?” published in The Hindu on 24th July 2023. What is the News? Johnson & Johnson’s patent on bedaquiline has expired recently. This long-awaited expiry will allow generic manufacturers to supply the drug, but J&J appears intent on maintaining its monopoly… Continue reading Will generic supply of bedaquiline be accessible?
India hands over missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam
Source: The post is based on the article “India hands over missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam” published in Indian Express on 24th July 2023 What is the News? The Indian Navy has decommissioned INS Kirpan and handed it over to Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN)—reflecting the growing defense ties and strategic partnership between New Delhi… Continue reading India hands over missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam
Union Minister for Jal Shakti released Manual For Disaster Management Plan
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister for Jal Shakti released Manual For Disaster Management Plan” published in PIB on 22nd July 2023. What is the News? Union Minister for Jal Shakti has released the Manual for Disaster Management Plan (DMP) About the Manual for Disaster Management Plan (DMP): Developed by: Department… Continue reading Union Minister for Jal Shakti released Manual For Disaster Management Plan
Portal launched to report violation of ban on e-cigarettes
Source: The post is based on the article “Portal launched to report violation of ban on e-cigarettes” published in The Hindu on 22nd July 2023. What is the News? The Union government has asked the state governments to effectively implement the Centre’s ban on e-cigarettes. What are e-cigarettes? Click Here to read About the ban… Continue reading Portal launched to report violation of ban on e-cigarettes
Use any Indian language as optional medium, says CBSE
Source: The post is based on the article “Use any Indian language as optional medium, says CBSE” published in The Hindu on 22nd July 2023. What is the News? Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE) has allowed affiliated schools to use Indian Languages as an optional medium of instruction from pre-primary stages to Class 12. What… Continue reading Use any Indian language as optional medium, says CBSE
Biofortified foods: Industry bats for separate branding
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
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 What is the News? Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved 157 new nursing colleges for 24 states and 3 union territories. What is the… Continue reading 40% of districts do not have nursing colleges, Health Ministry data show
