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FSSAI launches ‘Trans Fat Free’ logo
Union Minister of Health Harsh Vardhan launched the ‘Trans Fat Free’ logo of FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) at 8th International Chefs’ Conference held in New Delhi. Key Highlights Food Facilities or Establishments that use trans-fat free ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Cabinet approves new strategic disinvestment process
On 4th October, 2019, Cabinet approved new process of strategic disinvestment to privatize selected PSUs – Public Sector Units. The process was approved by PM Modi under which DIPAM – Department of Investment and Public Asset Management operating under Ministry ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Rapid spread of Dengue fever in Telangana
In the last 10 days, around 1,700 cases of Dengue were reported in multiple districts of Telangana. The state received rains for few days that washed away the mosquito larvae collected in dumps and stagnant water. Causes Changes in rainfall ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
NHA and Google tie up for Ayushman Bharat Implementation
The National Health Authority (NHA) has joined hands with international giant Google to collaborate as well as strengthen the implementation of government’s flagship health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). Key Highlights of Collaboration The NHA and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
YSR Vahana Mitra scheme: launched in Andhra Pradesh
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched YSR Vahana Mitra scheme which provides Rs.10,000 allowance to self-employed drivers of the state. This latest scheme which is available only in Andhra Pradesh is the fulfilment of an election ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Sheikh Hasina meets PM Modi
PM Modi held meeting with the Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina at Hyderabad House. The leaders jointly inaugurated 3 projects and signed seven agreements during the meeting. The issues of Teesta water sharing and Rohingya were also discussed. The issue of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
NHSRC to be WHO Collaborating Centre for Medical Devices and Health Technology Policy
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Governmnet of India in collaboration with World Health Organization (WHO) re-designated the National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), as the WHO Collaborating Centre for Priority Medical Devices and Health Technology Policy. About National ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
IAF Chief: Shooting down Mi 17 was a big mistake
The Indian Air Force said that the accidental shoot down of Mi 17 chopper in February 2019 was a big mistake. A Spyder air defence system of India shot the chopper near Srinagar airfield. It was an unmanned aerial vehicle ..