What is the News? Recently, two Tokyo Olympians have been banned for using anabolic steroids. What are Anabolic Steroids? Anabolic steroids are essentially lab-made versions of the male hormone testosterone and have a similar effect of increasing muscle mass as the natural hormone does. How are they different from normal steroids prescribed by doctors? They… Continue reading Explained: What are anabolic steroids and how does it impact one’s health?
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Centre notified second phase of mandatory hallmarking which shall come into force from June 01, 2022
What is the News? The second phase of the mandatory hallmarking vide Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery and Gold Artifacts (Amendment) Order, 2022 will come into force from June 01, 2022. What is Hallmarking? Hallmarking is the accurate determination and official recording of the proportionate content of precious metal in precious metal articles. Hallmarks is thus… Continue reading Centre notified second phase of mandatory hallmarking which shall come into force from June 01, 2022
APEDA launches gluten-free millet products for all age groups at affordable prices
What is the News? Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority(APEDA) has launched a variety of millet products for all age groups at affordable prices ranging from Rs 5 to Rs 15 at the AAHAR food fair. What is AAHAR Food Fair? AAHAR is Asia’s biggest B2B international food and hospitality fair. Organized by:… Continue reading APEDA launches gluten-free millet products for all age groups at affordable prices
PM inaugurates Joint Conference of Chief Ministers of States and Chief Justices of High Courts
What is the News? The Prime Minister is attending the joint conference of Chief Ministers and Chief Justices of High Courts at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. What are the key highlights from the conference? The Prime Minister remarked the following at the Conference Release of Undertrials: There are over 3.5 lakh prisoners in jails… Continue reading PM inaugurates Joint Conference of Chief Ministers of States and Chief Justices of High Courts
Mechanism to process unorganized workers’ accident claims in the works, says Ministry
What is the News? The Ministry of Labour and Employment is working on a mechanism to process accident insurance claims by unorganized workers registered on the e-Shram portal. What is e-Shram Portal? The Ministry of Labour and Employment had launched the e-Shram Portal with the aim of creating a national database of unorganized workers and… Continue reading Mechanism to process unorganized workers’ accident claims in the works, says Ministry
The recent woes of the jute industry in West Bengal
What is the News? Member of Parliament(MP) from Barrackpore constituency in West Bengal has met the Textile Minister to apprise him about issues concerning jute farmers, workers and the overall jute industry. He said that the operations of 20 jute mills in his constituency with lakhs of people dependent on them were adversely affected with… Continue reading The recent woes of the jute industry in West Bengal
India’s Pharma exports grow by 103% since 2013-14
What is the News? According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Indian pharma exports witnessed a growth of 103% since 2013-14. About Indian Pharmaceutical Exports Pharma Exports: Indian pharma exports witnessed a growth of 103% from 2013-14 till 2021-22. This is a remarkable growth with exports growing by almost USD 10 billion in 8… Continue reading India’s Pharma exports grow by 103% since 2013-14
Economy may take more than a decade to overcome COVID-19 losses: RBI report
What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India has released the Report on Currency and Finance (RCF) for the year 2021-22. Theme of the Report: ‘Revive and Reconstruct’ in the context of nurturing a durable recovery post-Covid and raising trend growth in the medium-term. What are the key highlights from the report? Covid-19 Impact… Continue reading Economy may take more than a decade to overcome COVID-19 losses: RBI report
Explained: Why US wants to ban menthol cigarettes, and what ‘racial justice’ has to do with it
What is the News? The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a proposal to ban menthol cigarettes and flavoured cigars. What is the proposal of the US on Menthol Cigarettes? The US aims to prohibit menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes and prohibit all characterizing flavors (other than tobacco) in cigars. What are… Continue reading Explained: Why US wants to ban menthol cigarettes, and what ‘racial justice’ has to do with it
Explained: Who are the Hattis of Himachal Pradesh, and why do they want ST status?
What is the News? The Union Home Minister has assured the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh that the Centre would consider the request for inclusion of the Hatti community in the list of Scheduled Tribes. What is the Hatti Community? The Hatti community is largely concentrated in the Trans-Giri area of the Sirmaur district in… Continue reading Explained: Who are the Hattis of Himachal Pradesh, and why do they want ST status?
