What is the News? A fact-finding team of civil society activists has found serious issues with the Pilot Scheme on Fortification of Rice. About Fortification of Rice Programme Recently, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for the supply of fortified rice throughout the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) under the following schemes… Continue reading Fortified rice: Surveyors find that consumers fear traces of ‘plastic rice’
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SC seeks Centre, State governments’ reply on making ‘physical literacy’ a fundamental right
What is the News? The Supreme Court has asked the Centre and States to respond to a report recommending sports to be expressly made a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution. Note: The report was submitted by the court’s amicus curiae (friend of the court). What was the case about? A Public Interest… Continue reading SC seeks Centre, State governments’ reply on making ‘physical literacy’ a fundamental right
89% children between 6-23 months don’t get adequate diet: NFHS
What is the News? The National Family Health Survey(NFHS-5) has released data on the gap in Child Nutrition. What does NFHS say about Child Nutrition? Minimum Acceptable Diet: Around 89% of children between the formative ages of 6-23 months do not receive a “minimum acceptable diet’’. This is only marginally better than the 90.4% recorded… Continue reading 89% children between 6-23 months don’t get adequate diet: NFHS
How India fares on NFHS Wealth Index, in 5 charts
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Wealth Index?3 What are the key findings of the index?3.1 Wealth distribution across the country3.2 District Wise3.3 Religion and Caste wise3.4 Correlation between Education and Wealth3.5 BPL Households What is the News? According to the National Family Health Survey(NFHS) Wealth Index, a vast chunk of India’s poor… Continue reading How India fares on NFHS Wealth Index, in 5 charts
Puja event at ASI-protected Martand Temple in Kashmir stokes controversy
What is the News? The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor participated in a religious ceremony held in the ruins of the 8th century Martand Sun temple, a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India. This temple has been recognised as a “Site of national importance”. What is Martand Sun Temple? The Martand Sun Temple… Continue reading Puja event at ASI-protected Martand Temple in Kashmir stokes controversy
AIM, NITI Aayog launches the AIM-PRIME Playbook to help academicians launch deep-tech spin-offs
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is AIM PRIME?3 What is AIM PRIME Playbook?4 What is a Venture Center? What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission (AIM),NITI Aayog has launched AIM-PRIME (Programfor Researchers on Innovation, Market Readiness and Entrepreneurship) Playbook. What is AIM PRIME? Launched in: April 2021 by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog… Continue reading AIM, NITI Aayog launches the AIM-PRIME Playbook to help academicians launch deep-tech spin-offs
NFHS-5 data shows literacy and delivery of services, not religion, influences fertility
What is the News? The National Family Health Survey(NFHS-5) has released data on the Total Fertility Rate(TFR) in India. What does NFHS-5 say about the Total Fertility Rate(TFR) in India? Total Fertility Rate(TFR): India’s total fertility rate(TFR) has declined from 2.2 in 2015-16 to 2.0 in 2019-21. Note: The TFR is the average number of… Continue reading NFHS-5 data shows literacy and delivery of services, not religion, influences fertility
Explained: What new finds at Harappan site could mean
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Harappan Civilization3 What is Rakhigarhi?4 What are the recent significant discoveries made at Rakhigarhi? What is the News? The Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) has made significant discoveries at the Rakhigarhi site. About Harappan Civilization Archaeologically, the span of the Harappan Civilisation is subdivided into three periods — early (3300… Continue reading Explained: What new finds at Harappan site could mean
Explained: Cyclone Asani is on the way, but it won’t be another Fani or Amphan. Here’s why
What is the News? According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Asani is not going to hit West Bengal and is only likely to trigger a spell of rain that will majorly impact Bangladesh and Myanmar. What is Cyclone Asani? Cyclone Asani is a severe cyclonic storm that formed over the Bay of Bengal. Named… Continue reading Explained: Cyclone Asani is on the way, but it won’t be another Fani or Amphan. Here’s why
Department of Pharmaceuticals releases “Common Guidelines on Pharmaceutical Innovation and Entrepreneurship” for academic institutions
What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals has released ‘Common Guidelines on Pharmaceutical Innovation and Entrepreneurship’ for academic institutions. What are Common Guidelines on Pharmaceutical Innovation and Entrepreneurship? Aim: a) To transform the academic research into innovative and commercially applicable technologies/products; b) To build a strong ecosystem for nurturing creativity and entrepreneurial activities and… Continue reading Department of Pharmaceuticals releases “Common Guidelines on Pharmaceutical Innovation and Entrepreneurship” for academic institutions
