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ICMR to replace HCQ with anti-HIV drug; Kangra Tea Suggested
The Indian Council of Medical Research recently revised its advisories on Hydroxychloroquine. The Council is considering to replace the drug with anti-HIV drugs. Highlights The HCQ drug was recommended for asymptomatic health care workers. However, the ineffectiveness and side effects of the drug is making the council look into alternatives. The assessment of using HCQ ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: AIDS • GI tag • GI Tagline • HIV • hydroxychloroquine • Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) • kangra tea
Kashmir Saffron receives GI Tag
The Saffron cultivated in the Kashmir valley has received Geographical Indication Tag. It is to be noted that three other products such as Gorakhpur Teracotta, Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai and Black rice of Manipur also received GI tag recently. About Kashmir Saffron The Saffron cultivated in Kashmir is long, thick and has natural deep red colour. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Topics: Geographical indication • Geographical Indication Registry • Geographical Indication tag • Geographical Indications • GI tag • GI Tagline • Saffron
GI Tag to Manipur Black Rice, Gorakhpur Terracotta and Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai
On April 30, 2020, Black rice of Manipur, also called the Chak-Hao, Gorakhpur Terracotta and Kadalai Mittai of Kovilpatti bagged Geographical Indication tag. Highlights The application to receive Geographical Status for Chak Hao was initiated by North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited (NERAMAC). Black rice This rice variety has a deep black colour and ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Geographical indication • Geographical Indication Registry • Geographical Indication tag • Geographical Indications • GI tag • GI Tagline • North East Development
Government launches logo, tagline for GI
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) under Ministry of Commerce and Industry has unveiled tricolour logo for geographical indication (GI) certified products. The logo has tagline “Invaluable Treasures of Incredible India” printed below it. Key Facts In the open contest, winning logo was designed by Adri Chatterjee and winning tagline was coined by Akancha ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
Topics: Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion • Geographical indication • GI Logo • GI Tagline • Intellectual Property • Ministry of Commerce and Industry