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Ultra-Processed Foods: Here’s What the Evidence Actually Says About Them Subject: S&T Section: Health Context: The health risks of ultra-processed foods have gained attention recently, partly due to Chris Van Tulleken‘s book “Ultra-Processed People.” Ultra-processed foods (UPF): UPF is an industrially formulated edible substance derived from natural food or synthesized from other organic […]
India one of the nine countries to sign a global pact to protect endangered river dolphins Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Global Declaration for River Dolphins: A meeting was held in Bogotá, Colombia, around International River Dolphin Day (Oct. 24), to discuss the political context, success stories, and collaborative efforts for river […]
Restoring Lake Victoria: CSE, Tanzanian authorities hold multi-nation stakeholder consultation Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: On January 23, 2024, a multi-nation stakeholder consultation was held in Dar es Salaam, organized by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) in India and Tanzania’s National Environment Management Council (NEMC). This meeting aimed to […]
The finer touch: when ‘artificial skin’ is more sensitive than the original Subject: S&T Section: Awareness in IT Context: Researchers at TU Graz in Austria have received funding to examine real life applications for their successful ‘artificial skin’ prototype that can reportedly ‘feel’ more than the real thing. The synthetic skin project is […]
India’s research institutes need top level collaboration across the world Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: While the Centre has announced the first set of recipients of a fellowship programme called Vaibhav (VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik), the premise of the initiative remains intriguing. About VAIBHAV Fellowship Scheme The VAIBHAV Fellowship aims at improving […]
ED-States tussle: SC moots mechanism to identify vendetta Subject: POLITY Section: National body Context: The Supreme Court called for a “pan India mechanism” to determine whether political vendetta or vindictiveness is a motive behind the Union government unleashing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on officials and Ministers in Opposition ruled States, and States then […]
Hindu temple existed at Gyanvapi mosque site: ASI survey report Subject: History Section: Art and culture Context: The western wall of the Gyanvapi mosque located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, is the remaining part of a preexisting Hindu temple, says the ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey report of the structure prepared by the Archaeological […]
INDIA FRANCE COOPERATION Subject: IR Section: India relations with major power Context: French President Emmanuel Macron is the chief guest at Republic Day 2024 celebrations. More on news: This will be the sixth time that a French leader will be the Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations. In December 2023, when India […]
A new alloy developed can act as alternative magnetic refrigerant for minimizing greenhouse gas emissions Subject: S&T Section: Msc Context: Researchers have found a new alloy that can act as an effective magnetic refrigerant that can be an alternative cooling agent for minimizing greenhouse gas emissions and meet the global demand for higher […]
PM Young Achievers’ Scholarship Award Scheme for a Vibrant India (PM YASASVI) for OBC, EBC and DNT Students Subject: Schemes Section: Education Context: Till December 2023, Rs 12.75 Crore was released to States/UTs for Construction of Hostels for OBC Boys and Girls under PM YASASVI scheme. More on news: OBC, EBC and DNT […]