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[pib] FSSAI Directive on Fruit Juices

Why in the News? FSSAI has mandated the immediate removal of any claims stating ‘100% fruit juices’ from labels and advertisements of reconstituted fruit juices by all Food Business Operators (FBOs). FBOs must utilize existing pre-printed packaging materials before September 1, 2024, to comply with the directive. Compliance Guidelines on Fruit Juices Products falling under… Continue reading [pib] FSSAI Directive on Fruit Juices

What is Greedflation?

Why in the News? Political campaigns highlight inequality in India. Accusations suggest billionaires amass wealth through monopolistic control, dictating prices and suppressing real wages. Monopoly Power and Economic Dynamics Monopoly Influence: Billionaires often amass wealth through monopolistic control, enabling them to dictate prices and suppress real wages. Consumption Conundrum: Higher mark-ups under monopolies lead to… Continue reading What is Greedflation?

RobiNOweed: ICAR’s Herbicide-Tolerant Basmati Variety

Why in the News?  Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) launched India’s inaugural non-GM herbicide-tolerant Basmati rice varieties for commercial farming, ensuring improved weed control, cost-effectiveness, and addressing water scarcity and methane emissions in cultivation. About the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) ICAR is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education… Continue reading RobiNOweed: ICAR’s Herbicide-Tolerant Basmati Variety

The delicate balancing of health-care costs    

Why in the news? With growing health disparities and inconsistent access to medical services, the need for fair and sustainable healthcare policies has never been more pressing. Private Healthcare System in India Private hospitals in India, especially those accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH), are hubs of… Continue reading The delicate balancing of health-care costs    

Hunga Tonga Volcanic Eruption

Why in the News? Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai (Hunga Tonga) erupted in Tonga, triggering a tsunami and global seismic waves. About Hunga Tonga Volcano The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano is situated in the western South Pacific Ocean, west of the main inhabited islands in the Kingdom of Tonga. It lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire.… Continue reading Hunga Tonga Volcanic Eruption

PraVaHa tool for Aerodynamic Design and Analysis

Why in the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software named Parallel RANS Solver for Aerospace Vehicle Aero-thermo-dynamic Analysis (PraVaHa). About PraVaHa PraVaHa was developed at ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), showcasing India’s prowess in aerospace technology. It can simulate both external and internal flows on… Continue reading PraVaHa tool for Aerodynamic Design and Analysis

Women often outlive men but in poorer health: what new Lancet study says

Why in the news? Over 30 years, a study examining 20 diseases revealed minimal advancements in narrowing the disparity between genders as per “the Lancet Public Health Journal”. What does the New Lancet report say? On Health Disparities: The study highlights that women tend to suffer more from lower back pain, depression, and headaches, while… Continue reading Women often outlive men but in poorer health: what new Lancet study says

[3 June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The message from the Andhra Pradesh bifurcation

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) The political and administrative reorganization of states and territories has been a continuous ongoing process since the mid-nineteenth century. Discuss with examples. (UPSC CSE 2022)Q) In the context of the diversity of India, can it be said that the regions form cultural units rather than the states? Give reasons with examples for… Continue reading [3 June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The message from the Andhra Pradesh bifurcation

Protecting Mangroves in Tamil Nadu 

Why in the News? The International Union for Nature Conservation (IUCN) has listed mangroves in coastal regions spanning Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka and Maldives as ‘critically endangered’ in its first global assessment of mangrove ecosystems. Red List of Mangrove Ecosystems: Study by IUCN Global assessment reveals a 50% risk of mangrove ecosystem collapse. Without further… Continue reading Protecting Mangroves in Tamil Nadu 

Galaxy JADES-GS-z14-0: Insights from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Why in the News?  The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), launched by NASA, has unveiled a groundbreaking find It has captured imagery of the universe’s earliest-known galaxy, revealing unexpected brightness and size given its formation during the universe’s infancy. James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) JWST is a joint venture between NASA, the European Space Agency… Continue reading Galaxy JADES-GS-z14-0: Insights from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

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