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14Nov 2024

CENTRE SETS NEW GUIDELINES FOR TRANSPARENT COACHING ADVERTISEMENTS

Why in the news? The Centre issued guidelines to curb misleading claims by coaching institutes, enforcing transparency in success rates, infrastructure, and requiring consent for minors’ testimonials, aiming to protect consumers. source:timelinedaily New Guidelines for Transparency in Coaching Advertisements: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued new guidelines mandating coaching institutes to disclose accurate information …

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UNION MINISTER HONORS DOGRA ARTIST GORINATH WITH SARANGI

Why in the news? Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh presented a Sarangi to Dogra artist Gorinath, recently praised by PM Modi for preserving Dogra heritage through traditional music, celebrating his cultural contributions. About the Presentation of Sarangi to Gorinath: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh presented a new “Sarangi” to Gorinath, a traditional Dogra musician from …

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WORLD DIABETES DAY: PROMOTING HEALTH, AWARENESS, AND PREVENTIVE CARE

Why in the news? World Diabetes Day highlights the rising diabetes epidemic, its link to obesity, preventive foot care, and the importance of lifestyle changes to reduce health risks globally, especially in India. source:pib Diabetes and Obesity Risks: Diabetes, particularly type 2, is strongly linked to obesity, with family history and excess body weight increasing …

13Nov 2024

CLIMATE FUNDING CHALLENGES AND AMBITIONS AT COP29

Syllabus: GS-2: Important International Institutions ,Conservation GS-3: Environmental Pollution & Degradation Focus: The COP29 summit in Azerbaijan has brought renewed focus on updating climate finance frameworks, with developing nations calling for a substantial increase in annual funds. The current $100 billion annual commitment from advanced nations, set in 2015, is due for a critical review …

13Nov 2024

GLOBAL CO₂ EMISSIONS TO RISE 0.8% IN 2024: REPORT

Why in the news? The 2024 Global Carbon Budget report highlights a projected 0.8% increase in global CO₂ emissions, underscoring the urgent need for emission reductions to meet climate targets and limit warming. source:toi Key Findings of the 2024 Global Carbon Budget: Projected Increase: Global fossil CO₂ emissions are set to rise by 0.8% in …

13Nov 2024

KONARK WHEELS INSTALLED AT RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN CULTURAL CENTER

Why in the news? Four sandstone replicas of the Konark Sun Temple wheels have been installed at Rashtrapati Bhavan to celebrate India’s cultural heritage, blending historical artistry with modern public spaces. Highlights about the Konark Wheels Installed at Rashtrapati Bhavan: New Additions: Four sandstone replicas of the iconic Konark wheels from the 13th-century Konark Sun …

13Nov 2024

GLUTEN’S ROLE IN FOOD INDUSTRY AND HEALTH CONCERNS

Why in the news? Heightened awareness of gluten’s impact on health has increased demand for gluten-free options, especially for those with coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity, highlighting the protein’s role in food science. source:medium What is Gluten? Definition and Composition: Gluten is a protein found primarily in wheat, barley, and rye. It consists of gliadins …

13Nov 2024

FSSAI MANDATES 30% SHELF LIFE FOR E-COMMERCE FOOD SAFETY

Why in the news? FSSAI has directed e-commerce food businesses to ensure a minimum 30% shelf life for delivered products, enhancing food safety standards and enforcing accurate product claims for consumer protection. source:economictimes FSSAI’s Directive to E-commerce FBOs: New Shelf Life Standard: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has instructed e-commerce food …

13Nov 2024

NEWLY DISCOVERED DICLIPTERA SPECIES THRIVES IN FIRE-PRONE GRASSLANDS

Why in the news? Researchers identified Dicliptera polymorpha in India’s Western Ghats, noting its rare dual-blooming cycle and fire-adaptive traits, which emphasise the need for conservation in fire-affected grassland ecosystems. source:scribd Discovery of Dicliptera Polymorpha: New Species: A recently discovered species, Dicliptera polymorpha, belongs to the genus Dicliptera and was found in the Northern …

13Nov 2024

SUBANSIRI LOWER HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECT: INDIA’S LARGEST HYDROPOWER INITIATIVE

Why in the news? A new Fisheries Management Plan was signed for the 2000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric Project in Assam, enhancing environmental sustainability efforts alongside its hydropower generation. source:wordpress About the Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric Project (SLHEP): A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was recently signed to implement a Fisheries Management Plan at the …

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