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Project Sampoorna: A successful measure against malnutrition

Project Sampoorna’s success in reducing child malnutrition is a model that can be easily implemented anywhere. What is Project Sampoorna? Project Sampoorna has been implemented in the Bongaigaon district of Assam. It aims to target Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM). It was launched to target the mothers of SAM/ MAM children… Continue reading Project Sampoorna: A successful measure against malnutrition

Global Drug Policy Index inaugurated

The first-ever Global Drug Policy Index was recently inaugurated. Global Drug Policy Index It is released by the Harm Reduction Consortium, ranks Norway, New Zealand, Portugal, the UK and Australia as the five leading countries on humane and health-driven drug policies. It is a data-driven global analysis of drug policies and their implementation. It is… Continue reading Global Drug Policy Index inaugurated

Froth formation in Yamuna

The visuals of devotees taking a dip in the froth-filled waters of the Yamuna River sent chills down the spine of the residents of Delhi. What is Froth Formation? This is a phenomenon that takes place on many lakes and streams. Foam bubbles are produced when organic matter decomposes. These foam-producing molecules have one end… Continue reading Froth formation in Yamuna

International law as a means to advance national security interests

Context Military experts, international relations academics, and practitioners like retired diplomats dominate the debates on global security in India. International lawyers are largely absent in these debates despite security issues being placed within the framework of international law. Using international law to further security interests In recent times, several examples demonstrate India’s failure to use… Continue reading International law as a means to advance national security interests

What is Freedom of Air?

A flight from Srinagar to Sharjah had to avoid flying over Pakistan after the country denied permission to use its airspace for the said flight. With this refusal, Pakistan has violated the first freedom of air. Freedom of Air Following the Chicago Convention in 1944, the signatories decided to set rules that would act as… Continue reading What is Freedom of Air?

Turmeric Cultivation in India

Turmeric (Curcuma longa), native to India, has been studied extensively for its effects against viral diseases in recent decades, but the COVID-19 pandemic has renewed interest. About Turmeric Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is used as a condiment, dye, drug and cosmetic in addition to its use in religious ceremonies. India is a leading producer and exporter… Continue reading Turmeric Cultivation in India

Sixth Mass Extinction?

A paper published recently has come up with a new reason behind the first mass extinction, also known as the Late Ordovician mass extinction. Species Extinction Extinction is a part of life, and animals and plants disappear all the time. About 98% of all the organisms that have ever existed on our planet are now… Continue reading Sixth Mass Extinction?

RBI issues revised Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework

The RBI has issued a revised Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework for banks to enable supervisory intervention at “appropriate time” and also act as a tool for effective market discipline. What is the PCA framework? Prompt Corrective Action Framework refers to the central bank’s watchlist of weak banks. The regulator imposes restrictions like curbs on… Continue reading RBI issues revised Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework

India launches Infrastructure for the Resilient Island States (IRIS)

The PM has launched the Initiative for the Resilient Island States (IRIS) for developing infrastructure of small island nations. What is IRIS? The Small Island Developing States or SIDS face the biggest threat from climate change. To mitigate this, India’s space agency ISRO will build a special data window for them to provide them timely… Continue reading India launches Infrastructure for the Resilient Island States (IRIS)

In news: National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) will examine the complaint of a decorated Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officer against caste-based allegations by a Maharashtra minister. About National Commission for Scheduled Castes NCSC is a constitutional body under Article 338 of the Indian Constitution. It functions under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Social Justice and… Continue reading In news: National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)

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