What is the News? According to experts, the Health Star Rating system that the Food Safety Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) plans to adopt in order to help consumers reduce their intake of unhealthy foods is “not evidence-based” and has failed to alter buyer behaviour. What is FSSAI Health Star Rating System for packaged food Products?… Continue reading Experts question ‘star rating’ of food products likely to be recommended by FSSAI for packaged food
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Plasma-based green disinfectants can limit spread of infectious diseases like COVID 19
What is the News? Researchers have developed a plasma-based disinfectant generated with the help of cold atmospheric pressure plasma(CAP) which could act as a green decontaminant for Covid-19. Background The Covid-19 pandemic had brought forth the urgent need for decontaminants that can limit the spread of infectious diseases through contact. However, most decontaminants consist of… Continue reading Plasma-based green disinfectants can limit spread of infectious diseases like COVID 19
PM lays the foundation stone of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar
What is the News? The Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Note: The first Ayurvedic University that was established in the world was also in Jamnagar. What is WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM)? Setup by: Ministry of Ayush and World… Continue reading PM lays the foundation stone of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar
Multi-Level Marketing and Pyramid Scheme – Explained: The case against Amway
What is the News? The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth Rs 757.77 crore belonging to M/s Amway India Enterprises Private Limited in connection with a money laundering case. What is Amway case about? Amway is a US-based company founded in 1959. It is a direct seller of FMCG products in health, nutrition,… Continue reading Multi-Level Marketing and Pyramid Scheme – Explained: The case against Amway
Gati Shakti may enable faster implementation of dedicated freight corridors
What is the News? Prime Minister’s Gati Shakti – National Master Plan which is being adopted by every infrastructure department is set to enable faster implementation of the Dedicated Freight Corridors(DFCs). What is PM Gati Shakti? Click Here to read about it What are Dedicated Freight Corridors(DFCs)? Click Here to read about it How is… Continue reading Gati Shakti may enable faster implementation of dedicated freight corridors
AAI airports provide platform to local artisans for promotion through AVSAR Scheme
What is the News? Airports Authority of India(AAI) has launched an initiative named “‘Airport as Venue for Skilled Artisans of the Region(AVSAR)”. What is AVSAR Initiative? Launched by: Airports Authority of India(AAI) Aim: To encourage the talent of craftsmen, women, and artisans and provide them with proper opportunities. Under the initiative, space will be allocated… Continue reading AAI airports provide platform to local artisans for promotion through AVSAR Scheme
Explained: What does designation as a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ by the US mean?
What is the News? Ukraine’s President has asked the US President to designate Russia as a “State Sponsor of Terrorism”. What does “State Sponsors of Terrorism” means? “State Sponsors of Terrorism” is a designation given by the United States Secretary of State (the minister primarily in charge of foreign relations) to countries that have repeatedly provided… Continue reading Explained: What does designation as a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ by the US mean?
Extinction threat: Vaquita porpoise global population down to only 10
What is the News? According to the United States Commission for Environmental Cooperation(CEC), Vaquita Porpoise is nearing extinction and immediate measures are needed to save the remaining population. Note: Porpoises are among the smallest members of the cetacean family (whales, porpoises and dolphins). They are only distant relatives of dolphins (they last had a common… Continue reading Extinction threat: Vaquita porpoise global population down to only 10
Code for medical devices welcomed
What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals(DoP) has published a draft Uniform Code for Medical Device Marketing Practices(UCMDMP). What is the purpose of the Draft Uniform Code for Medical Device Marketing Practices (UCMDMP)? The code is intended to be a voluntary code with the aim to regulate fair marketing practices in the Medical Device… Continue reading Code for medical devices welcomed
National Security Council Secretariat organizes National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise(NCX India) to strengthen India’s Cyber posture
What is the News? The National Security Advisor has inaugurated the National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise(NCX India). What is the National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise(NCX India)? Conducted by: National Security Council Secretariat(NSCS) in association with Data Security Council of India (DSCI) as the knowledge partner and supported by the Defence Research and Development… Continue reading National Security Council Secretariat organizes National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise(NCX India) to strengthen India’s Cyber posture
