Why in the News? ● New Standards: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued the first-ever quality and safety standards for tea bags in India, establishing comprehensive quality standards for food safety and consumer protection. ● Chemical Ban: The standards prohibit the use of epichlorohydrin and chlorine bleaching in tea bags due to health…
Why in the News? ● Fleet Expansion: The Delhi Government has announced the induction of 2,800 new electric buses under the Centre’s PM E-DRIVE Scheme. ● Sustainable Mobility: The initiative aims to strengthen public transport connectivity and accelerate the transition towards clean and sustainable transportation. ● Largest E-Bus Fleet: Delhi already possesses the largest electric…
Why in the News? ● Atlas Release: The Delhi Bird Atlas was released on June 5, 2026, mapping the distribution and abundance of bird species across Delhi for the first time. ● Global Ranking: The atlas states that Delhi ranks second among world capitals in bird diversity, after Nairobi, demonstrating significant ecological value in global…
Why in the News? ● Survey Findings: The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) shows a decline in stunting among children from 35.5% to 29.3% at the national level, highlighting the need for improved nutritional security through functional foods and nutri-cereals. ● Mixed Outcomes: While severe wasting declined significantly from 7.7% to 5.2%, overall wasting…
Why in the News? ● Digital Milestone: The Department of Consumer Affairs highlighted the success of the e-Jagriti Platform in enabling online consumer dispute resolution with enhanced market access and quality standards. ● Virtual Access: The platform allows consumers and NRIs to file complaints and attend hearings without travelling to consumer commissions, facilitating business networking…
Why in the News? ● Digital Launch: Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh launched the NZP Saathi App and Self-ticketing Kiosks at the National Zoological Park, New Delhi. ● Visitor Convenience: The initiatives aim to enhance visitor experience through smart navigation, digital guidance, and seamless online ticket booking….
Why in the News? ● Festival Concludes: The 4th Mega Lavender Festival concluded in Bhaderwah, Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir. ● Stakeholder Participation: Farmers, scientists, students, industrial partners, international buyers, and sellers participated in the two-day event focused on business networking and trade promotion. ● Purple Revolution Focus: The festival reaffirmed commitment to strengthening India’s…
Why in the News ? The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% while lowering India’s GDP growth forecast for FY 2026-27 and raising inflation projections due to global uncertainties, supply disruptions affecting agri-food exports, maritime logistics challenges, and El Niño concerns impacting…
Why in the News ? A proposal to rename Barkatullah University in Bhopal has revived discussions about the legacy of Maulana Barkatullah, a prominent freedom fighter who served as the Prime Minister of the Provisional Government of India established in Kabul in 1915. Maulana Barkatullah and India’s Freedom Struggle ● Maulana Barkatullah was born in…
Why in the News ? A recent economic report released by Kerala’s new government highlights the State’s worsening fiscal condition. Despite its strong human development achievements, Kerala faces rising debt, increasing committed expenditure, and low capital investment, raising concerns about long-term economic sustainability and food security. Kerala’s Fiscal Challenges and Debt Burden ● Kerala’s public…