Knolls Archive of Day 3rd of February 2025
WHO’s Recommendation for Low Sodium Salt Alternatives
News: The WHO has released guidelines recommending low-sodium salt substitutes (LSSS) to improve cardiovascular health. About WHO’s New Guidelines on Salt Consumption The guidelines suggest reducing sodium chloride (NaCl) in table salt and replacing it with potassium chloride (KCl). The goal is to limit sodium intake to less than 2 grams per day to reduce… Continue reading WHO’s Recommendation for Low Sodium Salt Alternatives
India’s Approach to Combat Leprosy Transmission
News: The Indian government has adopted a targeted approach to contain leprosy transmission in five states—Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Odisha where the disease has the highest prevalence. About National Strategic Plan (NSP) & Roadmap for Leprosy (2023-27) It was launched on January 30, 2023, to achieve zero leprosy transmission by 2027, ahead of the… Continue reading India’s Approach to Combat Leprosy Transmission
National Manufacturing Mission
News: The Union Budget 2025-26 has introduced significant initiatives to strengthen India’s manufacturing sector under the “National Manufacturing Mission”. About National Manufacturing Mission The National Manufacturing Mission has been introduced in the Union Budget 2025-26 to boost the manufacturing sector across small, medium, and large industries, further advancing the Make in India initiative. Aim: This… Continue reading National Manufacturing Mission
Four New Ramsar Sites in India
News: Recently, four more wetlands have been recognized as Ramsar sites, increasing the total number in the country to 89. About Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu Location: The Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary is situated in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu. Area: The sanctuary covers an area of 230.495 hectares. Ecological Importance: It functions as an… Continue reading Four New Ramsar Sites in India
NVS-02 Satellite
News: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has reported a technical glitch in its NVS-02 navigation satellite, launched on January 29, 2025, as part of its 100th successful mission. About NVS-02 NVS-02 is an advanced navigation satellite launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as part of India’s Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system. … Continue reading NVS-02 Satellite
