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Bharat Bandh Today: What Are Farmers Demanding, That Didn’t Resolve In 2020 Protest?

Snehashish RoyFebruary 16, 20240

Farmers across India are once again protesting for guaranteed crop prices, demanding a host of unmet demands. The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), which is part of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), has called for a Gramin Bharat Bandh on Friday, February 16. Farmers have been asked to suspend work for a day to press the government for demands, and traders and transporters have also been encouraged to join the strike. The farmers' protests began in 2020 when they rode on tractors and trucks from Haryana and Punjab to demand the repeal of three contentious agricultural laws that they believed would hurt their incomes. The protests drew international support and triggered nationwide demonstrations. In 2021, the Modi government repealed these laws, which was widely seen as a victory for the farme...

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Farmers’ Protest 2.0: Why Is MSP A Major Demand And How Will It Help In Agriculture Sector?

Snehashish RoyFebruary 13, 20240

Farmers often operate in a buyer's market which can lead to sudden supply increases relative to demand, putting downward pressure on prices. This means that they are price takers, lacking the market power to influence the prices of their produce. Farmers sell at prevailing supply-and-demand determined rates while paying retail prices for everything from seeds, pesticides, diesel, and tractors to cement, medicines, toothpaste, and soap. Farmers sometimes demand minimum support prices (MSP) for their crops, and there could be a clamour for political parties to include a “legal guarantee for MSP” in their manifestos as the Lok Sabha elections approach. While most economists oppose government-fixed MSPs based on cost-plus pricing, sans any consideration to market demand, they largely...

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Sharp Rise in Tomato Prices Amplifies Inflationary Concerns

Himshikha ShuklaJuly 15, 20230

The relentless surge in tomato prices across India has created a significant burden for consumers, who are already grappling with rising grocery bills. With the cost of tomatoes reaching an exorbitant Rs 224 per kg in several parts of the country, households are feeling the strain of escalating vegetable prices. The predicament is further exacerbated by the perceived negligence of the government in effectively addressing this critical issue. The tomato price hike, which began with prices at around Rs 40 per kg in June, has unfolded into a full-blown crisis. In the first week of July, prices surged to an average of Rs 100 per kg, and subsequently skyrocketed to an astonishing average of Rs 200 per kg due to heavy rainfall affecting the supply from various regions. This unprecedented

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Soil Quality Decreases In India: What Are Its Reasons, Check Out Here

Aditi priya singhDecember 8, 20220

Every year on December 5, 'World Soil Day' is celebrated by the Food and Agriculture Organization to work towards reducing soil erosion due to increasing population, to make people aware of fertile soil and as a resource. It is celebrated with the aim of ensuring a system of sustainable soil management. Just as it is not possible to imagine life without water, in the same way soil is also important. As we are well aware that the Half of India's population is dependent on agriculture but due to the use of excessive chemical fertilizers and pesticides in the fields by the farmers, the quality of the soil is decreasing. Soil conservation has become very important, which can prove to be a big threat to food security, development of trees and plants, life and habitat of insects and anima...

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‘Food Packets Need To Be Labeled’: FSSAI Sets New Rules For Genetically Modified Foods

Aditi priya singhNovember 22, 20220

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has developed regulations for genetically modified foods. It proposes that the manufacture, sale and import of food or ingredients made from genetically modified organisms must be subject to prior authorization. If this happens, the quality of many foodstuffs will improve as they can only be sold after obtaining FSSAI approval. What Is Genetically Modified  organisms (GMO) ? GMO refers to any living organism containing a new combination of genetic material obtained using modern biotechnology. In layman's terms, this means modifying the organisms in a way not found in nature. The draft rules state that no one may manufacture, package, store, sell, sell, distribute or import GMO foods or foods without prior approval from the Food

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Malnourishment Among Indian Women: A Challenge At Hand After 75 Years Of Independence

Pooja YadavOctober 20, 20220

Among developing nations, India has one of the highest rates of malnourished adult women. Add to it the fact that many new mothers in India are adolescents, 75% of whom are anaemic, and that most gain less weight during pregnancy than is healthy (5 kilograms on average compared to the global average of close to 10 kilograms). Food is not a choice. Eating nutritious meals is essential for survival and growth. The right to food is an essential component of the right to life. Given that 1 in 4 Indian women of reproductive age are underweight, the denial of their right to food frequently has at its root the glaring lack of gender parity. Women and girls live under incredibly harmful gender-based social norms every day, which frequently results in them "eating last, eating last, and eati...

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Susceptible Women With Healthy Lifestyle Have Lower Risk Of Developing Diabetes: Study

Arpita SarkarSeptember 22, 20220

According to a study, women with a history of gestational diabetes can still reduce their chances of developing type 2 diabetes by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, such as eating well, exercising frequently, quitting smoking, and not being overweight. The results showed that women who adhered to five key lifestyle factors - a healthy weight, high-quality diet, regular physical activity, moderate alcohol consumption, and not smoking - had a 90% lower risk of the disease than women who did not adhere. Those who are overweight are at high genetic risk for type 2 diabetes. It is known that a healthy lifestyle is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes in a healthy middle-aged population. To optimal levels of five modifiable risk factors, researchers evaluated the assoc

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Gas Stoves Contribute Significantly To Indoor Air Pollution: Research

Arpita SarkarSeptember 17, 20220

From countertop slow cookers to instant-read thermometers, cooks love their gadgets. The interest is growing in magnetic induction cooktops – surfaces that cook much faster than conventional stoves, without lighting a fire or heating an electric coil. Induction has long been popular in Europe and Asia. It is more energy-efficient than standard stoves. But studies have raised concerns about indoor air emissions from gas stoves. Academic researchers and organizations such as the California Air Resources Board report that gas stoves can release hazardous air pollutants while they are operating and even when they are turned off. As an environmental health researcher who works on housing and indoor air, I have participated in studies that measure air pollution in homes and develop ...

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One Nuclear Battle Could Kill 5 Billion People, Reveals A New Analysis; Read Story Here!

Vikas DeshwalAugust 17, 20220

A new study showed that five billion people would die in a modern nuclear war due to global starvation, likely surpassing the losses of deadly explosions. Five billion individuals would pass in current nuclear warfare with the consequence of international starvation -- started by sunlight-blocking soot in the environment -- the potential to remote exceed the casualties generated by harmful outbreaks. Scientists at Rutgers University mapped out the results of six probable nuclear battle plans. The most dangerous potential point is that a full-scale battle between the United States and Russia would brush out more than half of society, they expressed in the analysis posted in the Nature Food bulletin. The calculations were founded on counts of how considerably soot would join the environme...

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Biden Canvasses Flood Damage In Kentucky, Pledges Federal Clearance

Isha PoddarAugust 9, 20220

President Joe Biden called eastern Kentucky on Monday and engaged the federal government's full backing as the commonwealth began reconstructing following flooding that destroyed more than three dozen people and caused destructive damage. The President was bound by Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and obtained a briefing on the ongoing reaction to the flood. "It's going to take time to get over this, but I promise you we're not departing. The federal government and all its aids -- we're not departing; as long as it takes, we're going to be here." First lady Jill Biden also journeyed to Kentucky with the President. Along with Beshear, Biden was attended by several Kentucky elected officials during his voyage, including Kentucky Republican Rep. Hal Rogers. Biden said he had

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China’s Aid To Syria: Biggest Security Threat To Israel 

Vikas DeshwalAugust 4, 20220

According to media portrayals, there are severe problems in Israel's protection location, putting off "warning bells," as Israeli officials reportedly fear the tools will be utilized to improve Damascus's intelligence capacities. Jewish News Syndicate (JNS), while noting an information area called Breaking Defense, expressed Israel's security firm is problematic over the agreement between the two countries. Breaking Defense is a media platform which concentrates on the plan, politics and technology of security. It explores viewpoints and wisdom on news stories that troops, political, and enterprise decision-makers count upon. Israeli authorities who expressed with Breaking Defence stated that while the identical character of the Chinese effects remains anonymous, they are pred

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Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Other Top Bollywood Stars’ Whatsapp Chat Leaked

Isha PoddarAugust 4, 20220

With the victory of Koffee With Karan, one can derive that fans are indeed fascinated to know the juicy and exciting details of celebrities' private lives. Who speaks to whom about what is constantly captivating to know? And what is more valuable than WhatsApp chats to know about it? Thanks to social media, there have been periods when followers have got to see what goes inside WhatsApp chats of Bollywood stars. Scroll on to get all the facts. Deepika and Ranveer's family group Deepika Padukone has also opened up regarding her private discussions and disclosed that they have a family group. This group contains Deepika's parents, Ranveer's parents, and siblings. The chat also revealed that Ranveer's name was saved as Handsome on Deepika's phone. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Rhea Kapoor's

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