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Packaged food to be Trans fat-free by 2022: FSSAI

In News FSSAI has mandated to reduce the limit of industrially produced trans-fat, it must not be more than 2%.  The step has been taken to make the country free from the industrially produced trans fats by the year 2022, a year ahead of the World Health Organisation guidelines. About The FSSAI has capped the […]

Havana Syndrome

In News A US intelligence officer travelling with the CIA Director has reported symptoms of Havana Syndrome while the two were in India. About This is the first instance of the phenomenon being reported in India, at least on record, and could have diplomatic implications. India’s Stand: India is not in possession of any such […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 4 2 Bihar: Rs 80-crore deal for JD(U) leader’s family, ex-Minister’s nephew in long list of VIP contractors (Ethics) Please note down this case as an example of nepotism. Also try to read about the definition of corruption in India. What was the […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Covishield fine, but not Indian certification: U.K   ( Health/IR) What will be the implications of The United Kingdom’s formal recognition of the COVID-19 vaccine Covishield? What is the traffic light system of the ‘Red, Amber and Green’ list […]

PM CARES Fund not Fund of GOI: HC

In News Recently, the Central government informed the Delhi High Court that the PM CARES Fund is “not a fund of Government of India and the amount does not go in the Consolidated Fund of India”. About  The Centre’s affidavit came in response to a petition filed by Samyak Gangwal before the high court seeking […]

African Swine Fever (ASF)

In News Recently, African swine flu was detected in Tripura. The disease has claimed the lives of nearly 25,000 pigs in Mizoram in the last five months. About African Swine Fever Background:  ASF is a highly contagious and fatal animal disease that infects domestic and wild pigs, typically resulting in an acute form of hemorrhagic […]

World Rhino Day

Context  World Rhino Day is celebrated on September 22 every year. About  It was first announced by WWF-South Africa in 2010. The following year, World Rhino Day grew into an international success, encompassing both African and Asian rhino species. This special day provides the opportunity for cause-related organizations, NGOs, zoos, and members of the public […]

Evergrande Crisis in China

In News Chinese real estate major Evergrande, $305 billion in the red, is on the brink of explosion. Evergrande is China’s biggest and most indebted real estate developer. The Global Equity Market is fearing the contagious effect just like the 2008 subprime lending crisis. Evergrande Company and its Status The Evergrandewas started in 1996 by […]

Proposal for ‘Front of package label’ in India

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 […]

Asian Development Outlook 2021

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 […]