In Context Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is planning to introduce a ‘front of package label’ for junk foods in India. What are Front of Package labels? The front-of-pack (FoP) labelling system has long been listed as one of the global best practices to nudge consumers into healthy food choices. It works […]
In News : Recently, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) lowered its 2021 economic growth outlook for developing Asia, amid continuing concerns over the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Asian Development Outlook (ADO) It is a series of annual economic reports on the Developing Member Countries (DMCs) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It analyzes economic and […]
In News Recently, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology proposed integrated Aroma Dairy Entrepreneurship for Jammu & Kashmir to augment the income of farmers. Objectives and Need Jammu & Kashmir has an abundant stock of Animal Husbandry and Dairy resources and the same can be effectively integrated with Aroma Mission. This […]
In Context Recently, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s ‘’e-Sanjeevani’’ has conducted more than 1 Crore teleconsultations across India. It has grown over 1000% in the last 10 months. About the e-Sanjeevani Initiative About e-Sanjeevani was conceptualised by the Mohali branch of the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in 2019 as a […]
In Context The SPIN (Strengthening the Potential of India) scheme was recently launched by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) to help potters become self-sufficient. SPIN scheme It is an initiative through which KVIC will make it easier for potters to obtain low-interest bank loans, allowing them to diversify their businesses and increase their […]
In News Recently, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya released the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s 3rd State Food Safety Index (SFSI). About It aimed to determine the performance of States across five major parameters of Food Safety. The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare felicitated nine States/UTs […]
In News Recently, the Central Government issued “uniform” parameters for fortified rice kernels (FRK) for grade ‘A’ and common rice. About The specifications have been issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. The fortified rice is to be distributed under various government schemes, including the public distribution system (PDS) and midday […]
In News In the recent Dushanbe Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, Iran was given full membership. Now the total number of full members in SCO has gone up to 9. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has emphasised regional multilateralism as a countering force against unilateralism. Key Highlights of Iranian President’s Speech Shun unilateralism Iran criticised the […]
In News Recently, the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia and the External Affairs Minister of India held a meeting in New Delhi. Key Points of the Meeting This is the first ministerial visit from Saudi Arabia to India since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Both ministers discussed all issues related to their bilateral relationship […]
In News Kovalam in Tamil Nadu and Eden in Pondicherry beaches in India has been accorded the coveted ‘Blue Flag’ certification, taking the total number of such beaches in the country to 10. About Blue Flag certification, has also given re-certification for 8 nominated beaches Shivrajpur-Gujarat, Ghoghla-Diu, Kasarkod and Padubidri-Karnataka, Kappad-Kerala, Rushikonda- Andhra Pradesh, Golden-Odisha […]
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