Experts warn against mandatory food fortification

  GS Paper  :  3 Topics Covered: Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.   Context: Experts have warned of the adverse impacts on health and livelihoods because of Food Fortification.   What’s the issue? Centre has plans to mandatorily fortify rice and edible oils …

No agreement yet on Gogra, Hot Springs

  GS Paper  :  2 Topics Covered: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.   Context: The 12th round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held recently at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Indian side.   Background: India has been pressing for comprehensive de-escalation of the …

Zika virus

  GS Paper  :  2 Topics Covered: Issues related to Health.   Context: The Union Health Ministry has rushed a multidisciplinary team to Maharashtra to monitor the Zika virus situation and support the State government in management of infections. Recei, a case of Zika has been reported in Pune district.   About Zika: The Zika virus …

Preventive detention only to forestall public disorder: SC:

  GS Paper  :  2 Topics Covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.   Context: The Supreme Court has passed an order on the use and applicability of Prevention Detention in the Country.   Background: The judgment came in an appeal filed by the wife of a man placed under preventive …