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
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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
Fertility falls, obesity goes up in India , says National Family Health Survey
What is the News? The National Family Health Survey(NFHS-5) Report has highlighted the recent trends in Fertility and Obesity. What is the National Family Health Survey(NFHS)? Read here: National Family Health Survey (NFHS)? What are the key findings of NFHS-5? Total Fertility Rate(TFR): The Total Fertility Rate(TFR), the average number of children per woman, has… Continue reading Fertility falls, obesity goes up in India , says National Family Health Survey
FSSAI’s star ratings for food products may mislead consumers: experts
Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 Why are experts criticizing health star ratings for food products?4 What is an alternative to the star rating system suggested by experts? What is the News? According to experts, the nutrition labelling system for food packets recommended by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) will not only… Continue reading FSSAI’s star ratings for food products may mislead consumers: experts
SC is loud and clear on noise pollution
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key observations from Supreme Court’s judgments on loudspeakers?3 Freedom from Noise Pollution under Article 214 Disturbance to Neighbours4.1 Loudspeakers in Religious Practices What is the News? The Supreme Court judgments which govern the use of loudspeakers were intended to protect citizens from becoming “forced audience” to noise.… Continue reading SC is loud and clear on noise pollution
The cost of Internet shutdowns in India, in charts
What is the News? According to the Tech Policy think tank Access Now, India for the fourth year in a row recorded the highest number of internet shutdowns in the world in 2021. Internet Shutdowns in India Between 2016 and 2021, internet services faced varying restrictions in at least 567 instances in India. This is… Continue reading The cost of Internet shutdowns in India, in charts
Explained: Why US wants to ban menthol cigarettes, and what ‘racial justice’ has to do with it
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the proposal of the US on Menthol Cigarettes?3 Which countries have already banned menthol cigarettes?4 What about India on Menthol Cigarettes?5 What will be the impact of the menthol cigarettes ban in India? What is the News? The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a proposal to… Continue reading Explained: Why US wants to ban menthol cigarettes, and what ‘racial justice’ has to do with it
Increase in disasters leads to spike in intentional homicides of women: UN Report
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report?2.1 Disasters2.2 Impact of Disasters on Women and Children3 Shadow Pandemic What is the News? The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction has released a report titled “Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2022: Our World at Risk: Transforming Governance for… Continue reading Increase in disasters leads to spike in intentional homicides of women: UN Report
Union Minister launches, ‘Azadi Ki Amrit Kahaniyan,’ a short video series showcasing inspiring stories
What is the News? The Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting has launched ‘Azadi Ki Amrit Kahaniya’. What is Azadi Ki Amrit Kahaniya? Launched by: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting(I&B) in collaboration with major OTT platform Netflix. Aim: To bring out beautiful stories of inspirational Indians on various themes including Women Empowerment, Environment & Sustainability… Continue reading Union Minister launches, ‘Azadi Ki Amrit Kahaniyan,’ a short video series showcasing inspiring stories
International Religious Freedom Report 2022: India’s designation by the USCIRF
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the International Religious Freedom Report?3 What are the key findings of the report?4 What are the concerns raised by the report on India? 5 What is the likely impact of the USCIRF’s recommendation on India? What is the News? The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom(USCIRF) has released… Continue reading International Religious Freedom Report 2022: India’s designation by the USCIRF
