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1 1. Cashews bring health benefits: Study More about Cashews bring health benefits: India is among the top cashew producing nations. The ministry of commerce sponsored a randomised control study on consumption of cashews. The study was conducted on Indians with type 2 diabetes. The study, done in Chennai, went on to prove health benefits for those eating cashews, even showing positive results in the red rag area for these nuts: cholesterol. Besides reducing blood pressure, the nuts also increased HDL. Topic: Culture 2. Shigmo parade starts March 3 More about Shigmo parade : Goa will hold the annual Shigmo float parade in its major cities from March 3 to 17. Shigmo is the traditional spring festival celebrated by farmers in rural Goa. This year, a spectacular display of Goan ethnicity and mythology will be on show. Traditional dances are also on the agenda. 3. MIFF: Selection jury protests film exclusion More about jury protest : At the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2017, the members of the Indian Panorama selection jury took on the Information and Broadcasting Ministry for the exclusion of two films, Nude and S Durga, from the final line up. Festival director Manish Desai said the 16 minute short documentary continues to officially be a part of the competition but cannot be screened publiclyunder the provisions stipulated in the Cinematograph Act. For a public screening it has to have either a censor certificate or an exemption from the Ministry. The film has been denied exemption for MIFF by the Ministry but reportedly without giving any clear reason. This is against the right to freedom of expression guaranteed by the constitution. 1 P a g e

2 More about Hyper endemic trachoma: 4. Hyper endemic Trachoma It is an infectious condition known to cause blindness. A public health project in Car Nicobar set out to eliminate the rare occurrence of hyper endemic trachoma. Trachoma is hyper endemic in many of the poorest and most rural areas of 41 countries of Africa, Central and South America, Asia, Australia and the Middle East, says the WHO, which has been pushing the GET 2020 (Global Elimination of Trachoma by 2020) alliance since India is a partner. When Car Nicobar was again assessed in February 2017, trachoma prevalence was down to1.6%. India moved to apply for trachoma free status over a meeting with WHO officials on January 11, High court terms February 4 bandh call unconstitutional Topic: Indian Polity More about the issue: The High Court of Karnataka on Friday declared as unconstitutional the call given by some organisations for observing bandh on February 4 over the Mahadayi river water dispute. Pointing out that the Supreme Court way back in 1998 itself had declared bandh as unconstitutional, the High Court directed the State government, its officials and the law enforcing agencies to take all necessary steps to give effect to the declarations made by the apex court. The petitioner had questioned the bandh calls while citing the decisions of the Supreme Court, which had declared that there cannot be any right to call or enforce a bandh, which interferes with the exercise of the fundamental freedoms of other citizens, in addition to causing national loss in many ways. Topic: India Polity 6. Jallikattu pleas go to Constitution Bench More about Jallikattu pleas go to Constitution Bench: The Supreme Court on Friday referred to a Constitution Bench to decide whether the people of Tamil Nadu can preserve jallikattu as their cultural heritage under Article 29 (1) of the Constitution and demand its protection. 2 P a g e

3 A Bench of Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra and Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman referred to a five judge Bench the petitions led by People for Ethical Treatment of Animals and activists to strike down the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act of 2017 and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Conduct of Jallikattu) Rules of NMC Bill: Exit exam proposal for medical students opposed Topic: Indian Polity More on NMC Bill Exit exam proposal for medical students opposed: Medical Education Minister has raised objections to the National Medical Commission Bill (NMC), 2017, particularly the proposal to conduct uniform exit exams for medical students. According to the minister exit exam will hinder the economic independence of the students and put additional burden on the students. Several students have also raised objection to one of the clauses in the Bill, which states that fees would be fixed for 40% of the seats in private medical institutions and deemed universities. The Bill, introduced in the winter session of Parliament, has been referred to a standing committee after criticism from various quarters. Topic: Geography 8. World Wetlands Day In news: World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2 each year to mark the Day the Convention on Wetlands was adopted in the Iranian City of Ramsar in India is a party to the Convention since 1982 and committed to the Ramsar approach of wise use of wetlands. The theme of World Wetlands Day for 2017 is Wetlands for Disaster Risk Reduction. The theme has been selected to raise awareness on the vital roles of healthy wetlands in reducing the impacts of extreme events on communities and in helping to build resilience. This year World Wetland Day is being celebrated in collaboration with the Government of Madhya Pradesh at Bhoj Wetlands, Bhopal, which is one of the 26 Ramsar sites that India has designated under the Ramsar Convention. Importance of Wetland and it s conservation: Wetlands support human well-being in a number of ways. 3 P a g e

4 As kidneys of landscape, wetlands receive flows of water and waste from upstream sources. They help stabilize water supplies, cleanse polluted waters, protect shorelines and recharge groundwater aquifers. The extensive food chain and biological diversity in wetlands make them biological supermarkets. Wetlands have special attributes as cultural heritage of humanity, and have deep connections with our beliefs and practices. They are an important part of our natural wealth and liquid assets. Despite their tremendous value, wetlands are also one of the most rapidly degrading ecosystems. Important facts: The Pantanal in South America is the largest wetland in the world. Vembanad Lake also known as or Vembanad Kol wetland is the largest wetland in India.Lake covers an area of 1,51250 Hectare. The other large wetlands in India are Chilka Lake in Orissa, Kolleru Lake in Andhra Pradesh, Bhitarkanika Mangroves in Orissa, Ashtamudi Wetland in Kerala,Wular Lake in Jammu & Kashmir. 9. Assam - Global Investors Summit 2018 Topic: Economic Policies/ International Realtions More about Global Investors Summit: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will address the inaugural session of Advantage Assam - Global Investors Summit 2018, in Guwahati The two-day Summit will be the largest ever investment promotion and facilitation initiative by the Government of Assam. The Summit aims at highlighting the geo-strategic advantages offered to investors by Assam. The Summit has been organised by the Assam Government, aiming to position the state as India's Expressway to Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries. The event showcases the manufacturing prowess and the opportunities offered by the State in terms of export-oriented manufacturing and services to growing economies in South and South-East Asia. Topic: Welfare Programme 10. National Health Protection Scheme More about National Health Programme: Finance minister Arun Jaitley launched a new flagship programme, The National Health Protection Scheme, which is said to be the world s largest healthcare 4 P a g e

5 programme that cover 10 crore poor families with an allocation of Rs 5 lakh per family. It is an insurance scheme, where the government covers insurance payments for poor and vulnerable families The new fund will cover ten crore poor and vulnerable families, which will reach about 50 crore people. The amount of Rs.5 lakh per family will go towards helping these families access secondary and tertiary care. ******** National IAS Academy , Lucky Paradise, 2nd floor, 8th 'F' main road, 22nd cross, Opp. ICICI bank, 3rd Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore P a g e

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