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ICMR Releases New Dietary Guidelines

May 9, 2024

In response to the rising health issues related to poor dietary habits in India, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) unveiled a comprehensive set of dietary recommendations on May 9, 2024. These guidelines are designed to address the alarming ..

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Proposed Policy to Exclude Stubble Burners from MSP Benefits

May 9, 2024

In 2023, the Supreme Court insisted on introducing disincentives for stubble burning, majorly affecting the perennial problem of air pollution. Reacting to this, the Central Government has directed a halt on Minimum Support Price (MSP) benefits to farmers who engage ..

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Study Reveals Environmental Cost of Digital Content Consumption

May 9, 2024

Recent research published in the journal Nature Communications has drawn attention to the significant environmental costs associated with our digital activities, including using social media, streaming videos, and web browsing. The study suggests that these activities account for about 40% ..

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India Plans Dedicated Semiconductor R&D Wing Under ISRC

May 9, 2024

The government has proposed the establishment of a dedicated research and development (R&D) unit under the newly envisaged India Semiconductor Research Centre (ISRC). This initiative aims to enhance semiconductor research that can transition swiftly to industrial production. This strategic move ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 9, 2024

May 9, 2024

41. What is the causative agent of West Nile fever, recently in news? [A] Bacteria[B] Virus[C] Protozoa[D] Fungus Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Virus] Notes:Kerala’s health department confirms five West Nile fever cases in Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Thrissur districts. Health ..

NHAI Explores New Self-Healing Road Technologies

May 8, 2024

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is exploring new technologies aimed at creating pothole-free highways. This includes innovative development towards self-healing roads, encapsulating technologies that allow the roads to repair themselves automatically under specific conditions. Understanding Self-Healing Road Technologies ..

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Debate Around Religion-Based Reservations

May 8, 2024

India’s election season has reignited debates surrounding reservation based on religion. Questions are being asked about the compatibility of religion-based reservations with the secular principles enshrined in the Indian Constitution. Understanding Reservation in India The Constitution originally advocated for equality, ..

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World Bank Report on Agri-food System

May 8, 2024

The World Bank’s recent report, “Recipe for a Livable Planet: Achieving Net Zero Emissions in the Agrifood System”, has emphasized on significant potential for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the agrifood sector, which currently accounts for about a third ..

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Glyptothorax punyabratai: New Catfish Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

May 8, 2024

India’s leading institute for fish genetic resources ICAR-NBFGR has identified a new species of catfish, Glyptothorax punyabratai, in the Tung Stream of Brahmaputra River drainage system. It has been named in honour of Dr. Punyabarata Das, the founding director of ..

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Russia’s Batagaika Crater Expands Rapidly Due to Thaw

May 8, 2024

The Batagaika Crater, also spelled as Batagay, often referred to as the “gateway to the underworld,” is in the permafrost regions of Siberia, Russia and is known for its significant size and rapid expansion. Recent studies have shown that the ..

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