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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Front-of-Package Labelling (FOPL) in India

General Studies-2; Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.   Introduction Front-of-Package Labelling (FOPL) is a policy tool designed to provide simplified nutritional information on the front of food packets. In India, where the consumption of ultra-processed foods is skyrocketing, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) …

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Biopharma Shakti Initiative

Source:   ETH Subject:  Science & Tech/Economy Context: The Union Budget 2026–27 announced a ₹10,000 crore allocation for the Biopharma Shakti initiative to strengthen India’s biopharmaceutical ecosystem. About The Union Budget 2026–27: Biopharma Shakti Initiative: 1. Biopharma SHAKTI (The Flagship Initiative): SHAKTI stands for Strategy for Healthcare Advancement through Knowledge, Technology, and Innovation. Outlay: The government …

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Cohort Connect 2025

Source:  DD News Subject:   Miscellaneous Context: The Union Minister of State for Science & Technology launched the Phenome National Conclave on Longitudinal Cohort Studies: Cohort Connect 2025 at CSIR–IMMT, Bhubaneswar. About Cohort Connect 2025: What it is? A nationwide scientific platform under the Phenome India programme, bringing together India’s major longitudinal cohort studies to generate …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Rethinking Public Food Policy in India

General Studies-2; Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.   Introduction In June 2025, the Union government issued an advisory encouraging ministries and departments to display signboards warning against the health hazards of snacks high in fat and sugar, such as samosas, kachoris, pastries, and jalebis. While the move …

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