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Rise in obesity, vision-related issues in Indian schoolchildren, says study A report titled “Enhancing the Effectiveness and Impact of Schools: Insights from School Health Screening Program” has noted that obesity, vision and dental issues are the major health problems faced by school-going children across India. The report has been published by Jarma Wellness, an organisation… Continue reading Rise in obesity, vision-related issues in Indian schoolchildren, says study

Promotion & protection of ancient Indian Languages is need of the hour: Vice President The Vice President of India has conferred around 100 ‘President’s Certificate of Honour’ and ‘Maharshi Badrayan Vyas Samman’ Awards on scholars in Classical Languages for the years 2016,2017 and 2018. Maharshi Badrayan Vyas Samman were introduced in the year 2002.It is… Continue reading Promotion & protection of ancient Indian Languages is need of the hour: Vice President

NuGen Mobility Summit 2019 The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) will organize a NuGen Mobility Summit, 2019 at Manesar, NCR from 27th to 29th November 2019. The objective of the Summit is to (a)share new ideas (b)learnings (c)global experiences (d)innovations and (e)future technology trends for faster adoption, assimilation and development of advanced automotive technologies… Continue reading NuGen Mobility Summit 2019

Election Commission to SC: Taken steps to curb criminalisation of politics The Election Commission (EC) has told the Supreme Court that it has taken measures to curb criminalization of politics. Criminalization of politics means the rising participation of criminals and people facing criminal charges in politics. EC’s response in Supreme Court comes in the backdrop… Continue reading Election Commission to SC: Taken steps to curb criminalisation of politics

Time to push for a sustainable food system, say scientists At a recent event organised in New Delhi, EAT- Lancet Commission has launched Eat-Lancet Report-India. The event was organised by FSSAI with the support of Tasting India and Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). The Eat-Lancet Report was first launched in Oslo, Norway in January,… Continue reading Time to push for a sustainable food system, say scientists

18 Advance Pricing Agreements signed in March: CBDT The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into 18 Advance Pricing Agreement(APAs) in the month of March 2019 which includes 3 Bilateral APAs(BAPAs).With this, the total number of APAs entered into by the CBDT as of now stands at 271,which also includes 31 BAPAs. APA… Continue reading 18 Advance Pricing Agreements signed in March: CBDT

Health Ministry forms a Solidarity Human Chain; reaffirms commitment towards Universal Health Care Recently, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GoI along with the World Health Organization (WHO) had formed a Solidarity Human Chain as part of the World Health Day celebrations. The theme of World Health Day 2019 is Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere.… Continue reading Health Ministry forms a Solidarity Human Chain; reaffirms commitment towards Universal Health Care

SC agrees to hear plea challenging release of Modi biopic The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea seeking a stay on the release of the biopic “PM Narendra Modi”. The opposition parties have alleged that the release of the film ahead of elections would violate the Model Code of Conduct. The film has… Continue reading SC agrees to hear plea challenging release of Modi biopic

EC inquiry against Meghalaya Minister The Election Commission has initiated an inquiry into alleged violation of model code of conduct by a Meghalaya Minister. He had used an official vehicle for election campaigning. According to the Model Code of Conduct, no government transport including official air-crafts, vehicles etc. should be used for electioneering work. Model… Continue reading EC inquiry against Meghalaya Minister

RBI cuts repo rate to 6%, lowers GDP forecast to 7.2% The six-member Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India has cut its benchmark policy rate, repo rate by 0.25% to 6%. Repo stands for ‘Repurchasing Option’. It refers to the rate at which commercial banks borrow money from the RBI. The rate… Continue reading RBI cuts repo rate to 6%, lowers GDP forecast to 7.2%