Category: Prelims C A
Aspartame and Artificial Sweeteners
IARC has classified aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic” to humans and JECFA has reaffirmed that the acceptable daily intake should be 40 mg/kg body weight.
Assam Rifles
Manipur Police have registered a criminal case against the Assam Rifles.
Tuberculosis
A significant trial has highlighted how nutritional supplementation can greatly reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) disease.
Sickle Cell Disease and G-6 PD
Health Ministry stated that genetic conditions such as sickle cell disease and G-6 PD deficiency were rising in tribal areas.
Lab-Grown Diamonds (LGD)
Government plans to develop the studded diamond jewellery segment which is at the higher value end.
National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI)
Government of India has launched an umbrella program “NIDHI” (National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing innovations) to foster innovation among the Startups in the country.
SATAT scheme
The parliamentary standing committee on petroleum and natural gas criticizes Oil Ministry and its PSUs for not prioritizing CBG projects in the country.
BharatNet
Cabinet approved a ₹1.39 lakh cr worth partnership between BBNL and Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs/Udyamis) for implementing Fibre-to-Home (FTTH) internet connections.
Gangetic river dolphin
Recent studies revealed population of Gangetic river dolphin in the mainstream Ganga are known to be stable, although there has been decline in tributaries.
LK-99: Superconductor
South Korean scientists named LK-99 to a material that is recently reported as a superconductor at room temperature and pressure.
Subramania Bharati
President of India has renamed the Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan Hall as a tribute to Subramania Bharati.
National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP)
The National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) has refused to reveal any information on unaccounted income and wealth.