Factoids for Prelims 2021
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Ranyo Ashoka, Himalayan nettle, Denisovan - Who would have thought of such random questions?
Creating this thread with the sole purpose of sharing facts that can be relevant for Prelims. While there is always this thought, that there is no end to learning and mugging up facts, but if we observe closely - the options are not very close and elimination is easy. By pooling our resources here, if we give it one reading also, the probability of retaining it on the D day and eliminating options increases exponentially.
I request the aspirants to actively contribute here and let's hope that we strike gold on 31st ;).
Drug Price Control Order
Relevant to note thatonly the retail price or the ceiling priceof scheduled drugs (NLEM) is what is fixed by the NPPA.
TheMRPof even these drugs is to be fixed by the manufacturer basis the above retail price fixed by NPPA plus applicable taxes.
Difference between GI and Appellation of Origin
Appellations of origin are a special kind of geographical indication (GI). GIs and appellations of origin require a qualitative link between the product to which they refer and its place of origin. Both inform consumers about a product’s geographical origin and a quality or characteristic of the product linked to its place of origin. The basic difference between the two concepts is that the link with the place of origin must be stronger in the case of an appellation of origin. The quality or characteristics of a product protected as an appellation of origin must result exclusively or essentially from its geographical origin. This generally means that the raw materials should be sourced in the place of origin and that the processing of the product should also take place there. In the case of GIs, a single criterion attributable to geographical origin is sufficient – be it a quality or other characteristic of the product – or even just its reputation.
Regarding +F logo by FSSAI
- Wherever fortification of staples is a mandatory requirement, the +F logo shall not be used.
- Addition of iodine to salt/ Vitamin A to Vanaspati are mandatory requirements. Accordingly, theyshall not use+F Logo.
- Fortification of salt ismandatory only fortraditional white salt (common salt), and not for rock salt, pink salt, black salt etc.
- Double Fortification of salt refers to fortification with iodine and iron.Iron fortification is voluntary.
- When foods are fortified with iron, they should have a health advisory for person with thalassemia.
- Generally, Fortification of foods is a voluntary requirement.When fortified however, such fortification must conform to standards laid down by FSSAI.
https://fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/FAQ_Gazette_notification_Fortication_18_07_2019.pdf
Ganjifais the name given to a card game believed to have been brought to India from Persia during the Mughal period. (Yojana on Cultural Diversity)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganjifa
Ganjifais the name given to a card game believed to have been brought to India from Persia during the Mughal period. (Yojana on Cultural Diversity)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganjifa
Also, Ganjifa cards of Mysore are GI tagged
Ganjifais the name given to a card game believed to have been brought to India from Persia during the Mughal period. (Yojana on Cultural Diversity)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganjifa
Also, Ganjifa cards of Mysore are GI tagged
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