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Will QR codes improve access to food labels? Subject : Science and Tech Section: Awareness in IT Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recommended the inclusion of a QR (quick response) code on food products for accessibility by visually impaired individuals stating that this will ensure access to […]
How much salt should you take every day? Subject : Science and Tech Section: Health More about news: Our bodies need salt. Salt also adds taste to our food. However, too much salt in your diet may lead to high blood pressure. The World Health Organization recommends 5 grams of salt in your […]
Role of microbiome in shaping type 1 diabetes Subject : Science and Tech Section: Health Context: Parsing data from two clinical trials, researchers have mapped out how the gut microbiome can impact how people respond to teplizumab, a drug that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes. About: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) […]
Researchers discover first proof of wild female chimpanzees experiencing menopause Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: A recent study has uncovered the very first pieces of evidence of female wild chimpanzees experiencing menopause and having a post-fertile life, which has been very rare in the animal kingdom. A handful of mammals, including […]
Daily Prelims Notes 29 October 2023 Table Of Contents Researchers discover first proof of wild female chimpanzees experiencing menopause Role of microbiome in shaping type 1 diabetes How much salt should you take every day? Will QR codes improve access to food labels? How a hydropower project threatens the wildlife of Arunachal Pradesh […]
The centrality of natural gas in ties between India and Qatar Subject :IR Section: Places in news Context: The death sentence given to eight former personnel of the Indian Navy by a court in Qatar presents the biggest challenge for India. India’s Gas import dependency: India currently imports approximately 50% of its natural […]
India’s 800-year-old connection with Jerusalem Subject: History Section: Medieval India Context: India’s 800-year-old connection with Jerusalem i.e Baba Farid’s lodge More about the news: In the ancient city of Jerusalem, India’s presence dates back to the 12th century, with an Indian Hospice bearing a plaque commemorating this connection. In October 2021, India’s External […]
Indian Himalayan Region Subject :Environment SECTION: Climate change Context: The Indian government has taken various initiatives regarding overall development in the Indian Himalayan region (IHR). National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE): Launched in 2010 by Department of Science & Technology It is one of the eight missions under the National Action […]
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in Alaska and the Himalayas Show Evolving Hazards in a Warming World Subject :Geography SECTION: Physical Geography Context: A small glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) occurred in Alaska at Mendenhall Glacier, similar to GLOF event at Chungthang, Sikkim due to bursting of South Lhonak lake. Glacier Lake Outburst Flood […]
Gaia Space Observatory Finds Half a Million New Stars in Milky Way Subject : Science and Tech SECTION: Space technology Gaia space mission: Launched by: European Space Agency (ESA). Aim: To create a 3D map of our galaxy. After observing some 1.8 billion stars, it has created a near complete map of the […]