Economic Survey Calls for Stricter Labelling Rules on Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs)
๐ What are Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs)?
โ๏ธ Industrially processed foods, significantly altered from their original form.
โ๏ธ Contain artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, sweeteners, emulsifiers, and other additives.
โ๏ธDesigned to enhance taste, texture, and shelf life.
๐ Why the Concern?
โ๏ธ Linked to cardiovascular diseases
โ๏ธContributes to obesity
โ๏ธIncreases risk of colorectal cancer
๐ก Stricter labelling rules are being considered to protect public health!
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https://zeenews.india.com/economy/economic-survey-urges-strict-labelling-rules-for-ultra-processed-foods-2851692.html
๐ What are Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs)?
โ๏ธ Industrially processed foods, significantly altered from their original form.
โ๏ธ Contain artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, sweeteners, emulsifiers, and other additives.
โ๏ธDesigned to enhance taste, texture, and shelf life.
๐ Why the Concern?
โ๏ธ Linked to cardiovascular diseases
โ๏ธContributes to obesity
โ๏ธIncreases risk of colorectal cancer
๐ก Stricter labelling rules are being considered to protect public health!
#Sci_tech
https://zeenews.india.com/economy/economic-survey-urges-strict-labelling-rules-for-ultra-processed-foods-2851692.html
Zee News
Economic Survey Urges Strict Labelling Rules For Ultra-Processed Foods
The report suggested that safeguarding the health of Indias young population is crucial for the countrys economic progress.
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๐น IIT Bhubaneswar Launches Silicon-Carbide Research & Innovation Centre (SiCRIC)
๐ About Silicon Carbide (SiC):
โ๏ธ A crystalline compound of silicon & carbon.
โ๏ธ First discovered by Edward G. Acheson in 1891.
โ๏ธ Most widely used non-oxide ceramic material.
๐ Key Properties of SiC:
โ๏ธ Hardest ceramic material
โ๏ธ High thermal conductivity & low thermal expansion
โ๏ธ Excellent mechanical strength & resistance to wear & oxidation
โ๏ธ Acts as a semiconductor
๐ Applications of SiC:
โ๏ธ Used as an abrasive due to extreme hardness.
โ๏ธ Key material in high-performance industrial applications.
๐ก SiCRIC aims to indigenize SiC crystal growth technology in India!
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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/iit-bbs-opens-silicon-carbide-research-centre/articleshow/117796126.cms
๐ About Silicon Carbide (SiC):
โ๏ธ A crystalline compound of silicon & carbon.
โ๏ธ First discovered by Edward G. Acheson in 1891.
โ๏ธ Most widely used non-oxide ceramic material.
๐ Key Properties of SiC:
โ๏ธ Hardest ceramic material
โ๏ธ High thermal conductivity & low thermal expansion
โ๏ธ Excellent mechanical strength & resistance to wear & oxidation
โ๏ธ Acts as a semiconductor
๐ Applications of SiC:
โ๏ธ Used as an abrasive due to extreme hardness.
โ๏ธ Key material in high-performance industrial applications.
๐ก SiCRIC aims to indigenize SiC crystal growth technology in India!
Stay updated with @AgentsofUPSCCAPF ๐๐
#Env
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/iit-bbs-opens-silicon-carbide-research-centre/articleshow/117796126.cms
The Times of India
IIT-BBS opens silicon carbide research centre | Bhubaneswar News - The Times of India
Bhubaneswar: IIT Bhubaneswar has opened a Silicon-Carbide Research and Innovation Centre (SiCRIC) on its campus to indigenize the know-how of silicon .
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โ๏ธGoogle's First Science AI Tool - AlphaFold 3
โ๏ธThe World's First AI Law - Passed by the European Union
โ๏ธ'Iris' is India's First AI Teacher
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India's coastline has increased from 7,516 km to 11,097 km due to addition of islands, creeks, estuaries, etc: Indian Coast Guard Chief #IADN
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Indiaโs foreign relations are a perfect example of strategic balanceโmaintaining friendships even among rival nations. Hereโs a snapshot of Indiaโs key global partnerships:
โ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ USA โ Strong defense, trade, and tech ally, key QUAD partner.
โ๏ธ๐ท๐บ Russia โ Historic defense & energy partner, despite shifting geopolitics.
โ๏ธ๐จ๐ณ China โ Economic cooperation with border tensions & Indo-Pacific rivalry.
โ๏ธ๐ฌ๐ง UK โ Deep-rooted ties with growing trade, education & defense collaboration.
โ๏ธ๐ซ๐ท France โ Key defense ally, supporting aerospace, nuclear & maritime security.
โ๏ธ๐ฏ๐ต Japan โ Strong economic, infrastructure, & Indo-Pacific strategic partner.
โ๏ธ๐ฉ๐ช Germany โ Focus on trade, green energy & industrial partnerships.
โ๏ธ๐ฆ๐บ Australia โ QUAD partner, strengthening defense, education & minerals trade.
โ๏ธ๐ฆ๐ช UAE โ Major Gulf ally with deep trade & energy ties.
โ๏ธ๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabia โ Key energy supplier with growing investments & strategic ties.
โ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ฑ Israel โ Defense, technology & agricultural innovation partner.
โ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ท Iran โ Energy & connectivity partner via Chabahar port, navigating US sanctions.
โ๏ธ๐ฆ๐ซ Afghanistan โ Historic ties, now focused on humanitarian aid & regional stability.
โ๏ธ๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan โ Strained relations over border tensions & security concerns.
โ๏ธ๐ง๐ฉ Bangladesh โ Strong trade & connectivity with cultural & historical links.
โ๏ธ๐ฑ๐ฐ Sri Lanka โ Maritime security & economic partner, countering China's influence.
โ๏ธ๐ณ๐ต Nepal โ Close economic & cultural ties, with occasional political friction.
โ๏ธ๐ง๐น Bhutan โ Special diplomatic relationship with economic & security cooperation.
โ๏ธ๐ฒ๐ป Maldives โ Strengthening defense & economic ties, balancing regional influence.
โ๏ธ๐ Africa โ Expanding trade, defense & development partnerships.
โ๏ธ๐ Latin America โ Strengthening trade, energy & pharma exports.
โ๏ธ๐ช๐บ European Union โ Strong trade, climate & digital economy collaboration.
India's diplomacy is a fine artโnavigating rivalries while ensuring our national interests remain paramount. Kudos to our foreign policy for maintaining balance and strengthening global influence! ๐ฎ๐ณโจ
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Stay updated with @AgentsofUPSCCAPF ๐๐
Indiaโs foreign relations are a perfect example of strategic balanceโmaintaining friendships even among rival nations. Hereโs a snapshot of Indiaโs key global partnerships:
โ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ USA โ Strong defense, trade, and tech ally, key QUAD partner.
โ๏ธ๐ท๐บ Russia โ Historic defense & energy partner, despite shifting geopolitics.
โ๏ธ๐จ๐ณ China โ Economic cooperation with border tensions & Indo-Pacific rivalry.
โ๏ธ๐ฌ๐ง UK โ Deep-rooted ties with growing trade, education & defense collaboration.
โ๏ธ๐ซ๐ท France โ Key defense ally, supporting aerospace, nuclear & maritime security.
โ๏ธ๐ฏ๐ต Japan โ Strong economic, infrastructure, & Indo-Pacific strategic partner.
โ๏ธ๐ฉ๐ช Germany โ Focus on trade, green energy & industrial partnerships.
โ๏ธ๐ฆ๐บ Australia โ QUAD partner, strengthening defense, education & minerals trade.
โ๏ธ๐ฆ๐ช UAE โ Major Gulf ally with deep trade & energy ties.
โ๏ธ๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabia โ Key energy supplier with growing investments & strategic ties.
โ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ฑ Israel โ Defense, technology & agricultural innovation partner.
โ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ท Iran โ Energy & connectivity partner via Chabahar port, navigating US sanctions.
โ๏ธ๐ฆ๐ซ Afghanistan โ Historic ties, now focused on humanitarian aid & regional stability.
โ๏ธ๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan โ Strained relations over border tensions & security concerns.
โ๏ธ๐ง๐ฉ Bangladesh โ Strong trade & connectivity with cultural & historical links.
โ๏ธ๐ฑ๐ฐ Sri Lanka โ Maritime security & economic partner, countering China's influence.
โ๏ธ๐ณ๐ต Nepal โ Close economic & cultural ties, with occasional political friction.
โ๏ธ๐ง๐น Bhutan โ Special diplomatic relationship with economic & security cooperation.
โ๏ธ๐ฒ๐ป Maldives โ Strengthening defense & economic ties, balancing regional influence.
โ๏ธ๐ Africa โ Expanding trade, defense & development partnerships.
โ๏ธ๐ Latin America โ Strengthening trade, energy & pharma exports.
โ๏ธ๐ช๐บ European Union โ Strong trade, climate & digital economy collaboration.
India's diplomacy is a fine artโnavigating rivalries while ensuring our national interests remain paramount. Kudos to our foreign policy for maintaining balance and strengthening global influence! ๐ฎ๐ณโจ
#IndiaDiplomacy #IR
Stay updated with @AgentsofUPSCCAPF ๐๐
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Agents of UPSC CAPF & CDS pinned ยซ๐ Indiaโs Geopolitical Relations โ A Masterclass in Diplomacy ๐ฎ๐ณ Indiaโs foreign relations are a perfect example of strategic balanceโmaintaining friendships even among rival nations. Hereโs a snapshot of Indiaโs key global partnerships: โ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ USA โ Strongโฆยป
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38th National Games - Uttarakhand
โ๏ธ The 38th National Games were inaugurated on January 28, 2025, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Four demonstration sports โ Mallakhamb, Kalaripayattu, Rafting, and Yogasana โ will be showcased.
โ๏ธ The official mascot of the 38th National Games is Mouli, inspired by the state bird of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, Monal (Tragopan pheasant). The official torch is named Tejaswini.
โ๏ธ A total of 1,016 athletes from the host team and two athletes from Lakshadweep will participate. Athletics will have the highest number of participants.
โ๏ธ The first-ever National Games were held in 1924 in Lahore (then part of undivided India). Until 1938, they were known as the Indian Olympic Games.
โ๏ธ The previous edition of the National Games was hosted by Goa in 2023, where Maharashtra topped the medal tally with 80 gold, 69 silver, and 79 bronze medals, totaling 228 medals.
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โ๏ธ The 38th National Games were inaugurated on January 28, 2025, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Four demonstration sports โ Mallakhamb, Kalaripayattu, Rafting, and Yogasana โ will be showcased.
โ๏ธ The official mascot of the 38th National Games is Mouli, inspired by the state bird of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, Monal (Tragopan pheasant). The official torch is named Tejaswini.
โ๏ธ A total of 1,016 athletes from the host team and two athletes from Lakshadweep will participate. Athletics will have the highest number of participants.
โ๏ธ The first-ever National Games were held in 1924 in Lahore (then part of undivided India). Until 1938, they were known as the Indian Olympic Games.
โ๏ธ The previous edition of the National Games was hosted by Goa in 2023, where Maharashtra topped the medal tally with 80 gold, 69 silver, and 79 bronze medals, totaling 228 medals.
@AgentsofUPSCCAPF
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Read: Over 500 detained across Kashmir in โmessage to militantsโ as police step up hunt for gunmen who killed retired soldier
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Over 500 detained across Kashmir in โmessage to militantsโ as police step up hunt for gunmen who killed retired soldier
A large number of those detained were relatives of Kashmiri militants based in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
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