President Droupadi Murmu Receives Fiji’s Highest Civilian Honor
Context: During her landmark visit to Fiji—the first ever by an Indian President—President Droupadi Murmu has been honored with the Companion of the Order of Fiji, the highest civilian award of the nation. This prestigious accolade is in recognition of the strong diplomatic and cultural ties between India and Fiji, highlighting the importance of their […]
Overview of Sucralose
Context: A recent study from India examining the effects of replacing sucrose or table sugar with an artificial sweetener, sucralose, found no adverse impact on glucose or HbA1c levels and in fact indicated a slight improvement in body mass index (BMI). Relevance: Facts for Prelims Overview of Sucralose: Usage: Manufacturing Process: Post-Consumption Dynamics: -Source: The […]
About Legionnaires Disease
Context: Victoria records 71 legionnaires’ disease cases and outbreak’s first death as search for source narrows. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Legionnaires’ Disease -Source: The Hindu
GAIN Report Advocates for Nutritional Investments in Agri-Food Sector
Context: The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has released a report advocating for increased nutritional investments in the agri-food sector. According to the report, such investments are crucial not only for enhancing business resilience and productivity but also for reducing gender inequalities within the sector. GAIN’s findings highlight the multifaceted benefits that targeted nutritional […]
About The Miombo forest
Context: Recently, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) have signed two agreements for the implementation of projects aimed at protecting the miombo forest. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Miombo Forests Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): Initiatives Taken: Flagship Publications: -Source: Down To Earth
About the Commemorative Stamps
Context: Recently, the department of Posts released a set of commemorative postage stamps to celebrate the Paris Olympics. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Commemorative Stamps Guidelines for Issuance Administrative Details
About the Four-ringed Butterfly
Context: Recently, a four-ringed butterfly was rediscovered in the Namdapha National Park after 61 years. Relevance: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: About the Four-ringed Butterfly (Ypthima cantliei) Key Facts about Namdapha National Park -Source: The Hindu
Overview of the Price Monitoring System App
Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy launched the Version 4.0 of Price Monitoring System (PMS) Mobile app. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Overview of the Price Monitoring System App Commodities Monitored Significance of the Monitoring System
About The Charles Darwin’s Frog
Context: Researchers said the lack of adequate breeding sites due to habitat loss and competition for limited resources may be driving the Charles Darwin’s frog to breed in unnatural sites. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Charles Darwin’s Frog -Source: The Hindu
About The ISTIC-UNESCO
Context: The International Science, Technology, and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation (ISTIC), under UNESCO’s auspices, is hosting a significant STI Conclave titled “Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Livelihoods” from July 29-31, 2024, in New Delhi, India. Relevance: Facts for Prelims ISTIC-UNESCO UNESCO Category 2 Centre