About Channapatna Toys
Context: Toy manufacturers in Channapatna, Karnataka, applauded the Government’s decision to prohibit the import of toys from China and said that the government’s action is contributing to augmenting their profitability. Relevance: GS I: History, Facts for Prelims About Channapatna Toys: Location and History: Handmade and Chemical-Free: Shapes and Safety: -Source: The Print
About Food Street Project
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya recently reviewed the ‘Food Street Project’. About Food Street Project: The Food Street Project is an initiative aimed at developing 100 healthy and hygienic food-streets across India to encourage safe and healthy food practices, reduce foodborne illnesses and […]
About The Hakki-Pikki Tribe
Context: Thirty-one tribals belonging to ‘Hakki-Pikki’ are stranded in Sudan, where violent clashes between a powerful paramilitary force and the country’s armed forces are going on. Relevance: Facts for prelims About Hakki-Pikki tribe -Source: The Hindu
N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)
Context: The Gujarat High Court recently issued a notice to the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI), in a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking immediate removal of drugs and medicines containing “cancerous impurities” such as NDMA from the Indian market Relevance: Facts for prelims Dimensions of the Article: About N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) About Drug Controller General […]
About The Galapagos Islands
Context: Recently, a scientific expedition has discovered a previously unknown coral reef with abundant marine life off Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands. Relevance: Places in News Dimensions of the Article: Galapagos Island – A Unique Archipelago in the Pacific Ocean Location: Geology of the Island: Unique Features: What are corals and how do they live? Corals are […]
About Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
Context: A recent study shows that Epstein-Barr virus that is primarily spread through saliva can evolve into cancer. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Epstein-Barr virus (EBV): Details: -Source: Hindustan Times
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has come up with a set of guidelines to streamline foundation stone laying ceremonies and inauguration functions of national highway projects. About National Highways Authority of India (NHAI): NHAI is the premier organization in India responsible for the development, maintenance, and […]
Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS)
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? The G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) will be held in Varanasi from 17 to 19 April 2023 which will feature MAHARISHI Initiative. Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists: Agenda and Details There are four priority areas for focused discussion at the meeting, including:
International Prize in Statistics
Context: Calayampudi Radhakrishna Rao, a prominent Indian-American mathematician and statistician, will be awarded the 2023 International Prize in Statistics, the equivalent of a Nobel Prize in the field. Relevance: Facts for prelims Dimensions of the Article: About International Prize in Statistics: Works and Awards of C R Rao: Works: Significance of Rao’s Contribution: Awards: Source: […]
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Birth Anniversary
Focus: GS I- Personalities in News Why in News? The Prime Minister, has paid tribute to the great social reformer, philosopher and writer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on his birth anniversary. About Jyotirao Phule: The Phules’ endeavours and legacy Satyashodhak Samaj