Food fortification and Malnutrition

Food fortification and Malnutrition

An Indian recipe to quell micronutrient malnutrition #GS-03 Food Security, #GS-02 Health For Prelims Stunting: Stunting is the share of children under five who have low height-for-age. It is the result of chronic or recurrent undernutrition. One third of all Indian children are suffering stunting. […]

China’s anti-lockdown protests

China’s anti-lockdown protests

China’s anti-lockdown protests #GS-02 Health, International Relations For Prelims: China’s Zero Covid Policy: Zero Covid Policies involve complete control and maximum suppression for the elimination of the virus by using aggressive public health measures, such as contact-tracing, social isolation, mass testing, and lockdowns. As of […]

Gaslighting

Gaslighting

Gaslighting #GS-02 Health, Psychology For Prelims: Gaslighting: Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which the abuser attempts to sow self-doubt and confusion in their victim’s mind. The etymology of the term “gaslighting” dates back to a thriller play called the Gas Light written […]

Heroin seized in Kerala

Heroin seized in Kerala #GS-03 Internal Security, #GS-02 Health For Prelims: What is Heroin: Heroin is an opioid drug made from morphine, a natural substance taken from the seed pod of the various opium poppy plants grown in Southeast and Southwest Asia, Mexico, and Colombia. […]