Context The Nobel Peace Prize 2020 was awarded to the World Food Programme (WFP) in recognition of its role in combating hunger and malnutrition across the developing world. The message which this award is sending to the world is that …
What is a food system? It is a framework that includes every aspect of feeding and nourishing people: from growing, harvesting and processing to packaging, transporting, marketing and consuming food. To be sustainable, a food system must provide enough nutritious …
The 8th Habit Stephen R. Covey FIND YOUR VOICE Organizations need to keep up with the constantly evolving and fast-paced world. After the Industrial Age, we have found ourselves in the Information/ Knowledge Worker Age. Many companies have not yet …
What’s in the news? In the Bihar elections, the symbols such as capsicum, chapati roller, dolli, bangles, etc have been allocated to the candidates. It is important to understand how the Election Commission allocates the candidates their symbols. What is …
About: The Narcotics Control Bureau was set up as apex drug law enforcement agency with view to coordinate actions of various central/state agencies in the matters related with drug law in the country. It works under the Ministry of Home …
About PFRDA Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is the statutory authority established by an enactment of the Parliament, to regulate, promote and ensure orderly growth of the National Pension System (NPS) and pension schemes to which this Act …
What is it? The Global Hunger Index is an annual score ranking countries of the world on hunger levels. The Index is a peer-reviewed report released annually by Concern Worldwide (a humanitarian agency) and NGO Welthungerhilfe. It is based on …
Think Small Owain Service and Rory Gallagher Most of us have our own goals to be achieved in life. It can be anything like starting a new business, to become a dancer, to lose weight etc. In most cases, …
Thalassemia Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder characterised by less oxygen-carrying protein (haemoglobin) and fewer red blood cells in the body than normal. Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, paleness and slow growth. Mild forms may not need treatment. Severe forms may …