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Global Hunger Report 2012: India placed 65th

October 17, 2012

India was ranked at 65th position on the Global Hunger Index released by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Welthungerhilfe, and Concern Worldwide. What was the theme of the report? The theme of the report was “The Challenge of ..

India slips to 7th position in Coffee production

October 1, 2012

India slipped to 7th position in the world Coffee production in 2011-12 from 6th in the previous year with a share of 4%. Brazil produced 33% of the world’s coffee, followed by Vietnam (15.2%), Indonesia (6.3%) and Colombia (5.9 %). ..

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National Certification “Indian Standards for Organic Textiles” (ISOT) to augment demand: Central Government

August 2, 2012

Objective of launching Indian Standards for Organic Textiles (ISOT): · To boost the demand for organic textiles in major markets, including Europe and Japan, the Union government launched National Certification Standards for organic textiles. · National Certification Standards to take ..

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National Policy for Children 2012 by Ministry of Women and Child Development

August 2, 2012

The National Policy for Children 2012 has recently been drafted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The revised draft policy reiterates the government’s obligation towards children and to take on new challenges, seeking to realize the full potential ..

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Banana genome sequenced to assist crop improvement

July 16, 2012

Banana is a vital crop which is cherished across the globe and also serves as staple food in some poor countries. The complete genome of the banana has been successfully sequenced. Why the sequencing was needed and how will it ..

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Coca Cola to invest 5 billion dollars in India by 2020

June 30, 2012

Coca-Cola Company announced that it would invest $5 billion in the country between 2012 and 2020. The company aims to double its business visualizing vast growth opportunities in the country. The company directly hires more than 25,000 people in India ..

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Navis acquires full ownership of Indian fast-food Chain “Nirula’s”

June 2, 2012

After buying out Nirula’s’ co-owner Samir Kuckreja’s stake, Malaysia-based private equity Navis Capital Partners has taken complete control of homegrown fast food chain Nirula’s. Nirula’s: Among the first fast-food chains in India which made ‘big boy burgers’ and ‘hot chocolate ..

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Centre extends support to States to setup Grain Testing Laboratories

May 31, 2012

The Accelerated Pulse Production Programme (A3P) commences in the Kutch district in Gujarat Programme is under the National Food Security Scheme In first phase of the scheme, 3000 hectares of land will be cultivated for pulses production Under this scheme, ..

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Complete automation of Fair Price Shops by March ’14: Centre to States

May 23, 2012

The Central Govt has directed all the States and UTs to finish automation of Fair Price Shops (FPS) by March 2014. The automation of FPS is part of the exercise of end-to-end computerisation of Public Distribution System, PDS. At present, ..

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Govt to sell more grains through open market, PDS

April 29, 2012

In order to clear space for stashing away fresh grains, several options are being considered by the Govt, including providing more food-grain into the PDS (Public Distribution System) and selling extra wheat via a re-worked open market sale scheme. The ..

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