Nutrition
Food Additives and Public Health
Food additives are substances added to food products to enhance their flavour, appearance, preservation, or nutritional value. The use of food additives has a long history, dating back to ancient civilisations. For instance, salt was used for preserving food. Today, ..
Candidatus Phytoplasma: New Microbe Threatens Sesame Crop Yields
Recent findings reveal a new microbe harming sesame crops in Midnapore, West Bengal, which raises concerns for farmers and the agricultural community. Sesame, known as the “Queen of Oil,” has a rich history and important health benefits. However. varieties require ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
Global Hunger Crisis Deepens Despite Food Surplus
In 2023, global hunger reached alarming levels, and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported an increase in hunger since 2019, which aim of achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 faces serious challenges. Current Hunger Statistics Between 713 and ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023
The Government of India has sponsored the proposal for the International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023, which has been accepted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This has given the Indian Government the opportunity to celebrate the IYM and ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Madhya Pradesh Child Budget
The Madhya Pradesh state government for the first time presented a ‘child budget’ as part of its annual financial plan. The government has allocated Rs 57,803 crore for 220 schemes which will be implemented under 17 departments, including education, targeted ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Aahaar Kranti: Mission launched by Health Minister
The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan recently launched “Mission Aahaar Kranti”. The mission aims to spread the message of the importance of nutritionally balanced diet. It will also promote the importance of accessibility to local ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
PM Modi inaugurates “Arogya Van’ in Kevadia, Gujarat
On October 30, 2020, PM Modi inaugurated “Arogya Van” in Kevadia, Gujarat. The Prime Minister is on a two day visit to the state and will participate in the Ekta Diwas celebrations that is to be held on October 31, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
“What India Eats” report by Indian Council Medical Research: Key Facts
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Institute of Nutrition recently released a report, “What India Eats”. According to the report, the urban regions in the country consumed more fat than those in rural areas. Key Findings of ..