Gene Hunters On The Autism Trail

Science & Technology

Source : www.thehindu.com  Date : 2018-12-09 OPINION Relevant for: Science & Technology Topic: Biotechnology, Genetics & Health related developments Will creating a genomic data bank on autistic children and their families hold the key to early diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? An increasing number of global researchers think so as they invest time…

Report On ‘Toxic’ Talc Worries India

Health

Source : www.thehindu.com  Date : 2018-12-09 OPINION Relevant for: Health, Education & Human Resources Topic: Health & Sanitation and related issues The debate over whether talcum powder poses serious health risks is in the spotlight again. A risk assessment draft on talc published by Health Canada, the country’s public health department, states that talcum powder…

Food And Agriculture Organisation (Fao) Council Approves India’s Proposal To Observe An International Year Of Millets In 2023

Indian Economy

Source : www.pib.nic.in  Date : 2018-12-08 OPINION Relevant for: Indian Economy Topic: Major crops, Cropping patterns in various parts of the country incl. Various Agriculture Revolutions Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Food and Agriculture organisation (FAO) Council approves India’s proposal to observe an International Year of Millets in 2023 FAO Council also approves India’s membership…

384 Tigers Killed In Last 10 Years

Environment

Source : www.thehindu.com  Date : 2018-12-08 OPINION Relevant for: Environment & Disaster Management Topic: Environmental Degradation – Wildlife related issues As many as 384 tigers have been killed by poachers in India in the last 10 years, according to the reply to a question under the Right to Information. Between 2008 and 2018 (till November), 961…